Social media reacts as Giants stun Vikings in Wild Card game, Eagles up next

The Giants were supposed to be in rebuilding mode this season. Now under first-year coach Brian Daboll, they’re onto the Divisional Round of the playoffs after a 34-21 upset win over the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

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Quarterback Daniel Jones was tremendous, completing 24-of-35 passes for 301 yards and two touchdowns, also rushing for 78 yards on a career-high 17 carries. And running back Saquon Barkley had nine carries for 53 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winner in the fourth quarter, and added five catches for 56 yards as the Giants overcame a late drop by Darius Slayton and a highly-questionable roughing the passer penalty to get the job done.

Here’s how social media reacted to the Giants’ remarkable win over the Vikings, who won 13 games during the regular season, including the Eagles.

Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson on the upcoming game: GAME WEEK! #FLYEAGLES FLY

Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown tweeted (and then deleted): Let’s do it. Run it back!

Eagles linebacker Kyzir White tweeted: Let’s get it!!!

Eagles linebacker and N.J. native Haason Reddick: Lets ride #FlyEaglesFly

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Several pundits and former and current NFL players also reacted to the surprising win, including former Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr.

Here’s what Beckham tweeted: Back to Philllly huh!!! Ok @saquon, I KNOW U BEEN WAITIN!

Former Giants quarterback Eli Manning tweeted: Let’s Goooooooo!

Former offensive lineman Ross Tucker tweeted: People killed the Giants for taking Daniel Jones. Turns out the Giants were kind of right, huh?

NFL Network’s Judy Batista tweeted: Amazing. I thought the Giants might win five or six games this season. Coaching matters a ton and Daboll has done a hell of a job.

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