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Digital Nest: Finishing Strong

Dec 28, 2014 at 10:22 AM

The Eagles may have come up short on achieving their ultimate goal of hoisting the Lombardi Trophy this season, but on Sunday they ended their season on a high note by defeating the New York Giants 34-26 to finish up with a 10- record.

Many Eagles fans made the short trip up the New Jersey Turnpike to watch the final game of 2014 in person, but many of those who couldn't be in attendance took to social media to follow all of the action. Here's how the Eagles' sweep of the Giants played out on Twitter on Sunday afternoon …

#TheRook Gets The Eagles On The Board

The Giants drove 80 yards on just six plays on their opening possession, capping off the drive with a one-yard touchdown run from Andre Williams. But the Eagles answered right back with an 80-yard drive of their own, needing only three plays to tie the game. From 44-yards out, it was Jordan Matthews finishing his rookie season strong with his eighth touchdown reception …

Just like that. #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/v91um5ASsp
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 28, 2014

TOUCHDOWN EAGLES AMAZING CATCH BY MATTHEWS #FlyEaglesFly
— e.o (@eazeee2004) December 28, 2014

JORDAN MATTHEWS BABY 🙌🙌 #FlyEaglesFly
— Michael Bish (@MichaelBish_) December 28, 2014

There you go, TOUCHDOWN Eagles!!!!! #Sanchez2Matthews #FlyEaglesFly
— Ike Reese (@Ike58Reese) December 28, 2014

Touchdown rook! #FlyEaglesFly
— zeke (@ZekeG85) December 28, 2014

That was sweeeeet. #FlyEaglesFly
— davia procida williams (@dprowilliams) December 28, 2014

#SpecialForces At It Again

After the Eagles jumped out to a 14-7 lead on Brent Celek's first touchdown grab of the season, the Giants put nine-straight points on the board to go up 16-14. Cody Parkey would answer with a 32-yard field goal (setting the all-time NFL rookie points record in the process), and the Eagles went into halftime with a 17-16 lead.

#LOVEParkey makes his mark on #Eagles and @nfl history. #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/aT7z1J8Rdc
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 28, 2014

Plenty of #LOVEParkey this season. He's now the NFL's all-time rookie and #Eagles single-season record holder for points with 145
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) December 28, 2014

The Giants then went three-and-out on their first possession of the second half, but before the Eagles offense could even make it back out to the field, Eagles special teams were back to their usual ways of putting points on the board. This time, it was James Casey who broke free and blocked the punt, and rookie Trey Burton who was there for the scoop and score …

BLOCKED PUNT.#EAGLES RECOVER.#SpecialForces TOUCHDOWN. #FlyEaglesFly
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 28, 2014

That's the 11th non-offensive return TD of the season! Trey Burton!
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) December 28, 2014

.@jamescasey85 with the block and rookie @TreyBurton8 recovers the rock, runs it in for the touchdown.#PHIvsNYG: 24-16, #Eagles
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 28, 2014

Rookie @TreyBurton8 is our 10th different player to score a return TD this season, an @nfl record. #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/bRusOYTLdj
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 28, 2014

END OF 3rd QTR: #SpecialForces make a statement with a blocked punt for a TD as we extend our #PHIvsNYG lead. pic.twitter.com/tWaIRPKXuR
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 28, 2014

TOUCHDOWN!! #FlyEaglesFly
— Alicia Layne 🐶 (@Alicia701) December 28, 2014

Turn up treyBurton! #FlyEaglesFly
— FlyEaglesFly!!! (@WWJeiD) December 28, 2014

Yass! Punt blocked! #FlyEaglesFly
— Albie 🇰🇵🇸🇾🇵🇸 (@albiemyers) December 28, 2014

Tweets by kblizzle

I LOVE OUR SPECIAL TEAMS!!! #FlyEaglesFly
— Katherine Nolen (@katherinenolen) December 28, 2014

Special Forces strikes again! #FlyEaglesFly — Luke Lyons (@CityTank) December 28, 2014

The Eagles special teams have been the MVP for sure #FlyEaglesFly
— Adam (@SealsAJ) December 28, 2014

Win, Lose or Tie- #FlyEaglesFly

A Chris Polk touchdown combined with another Parkey field goal helped secure the Eagles' 10th victory of the season, finishing 10-6 for the second straight year. While the playoffs were out of the picture entering the day, it was clear that the Eagles still ahd a lot to play for, and after the game, both fans and players alike reacted to the conclusion of the 2014 season …

2014 concludes with a Giant sweep. #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/eH6cdwAp0H
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 28, 2014

Coach Kelly: It was important to this group to get double-digit wins. I was proud of how they came out on Tuesday and really worked.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 28, 2014

So blessed to battle with these guys this year! #BirdGang we appreciate you being behind us all year!!! #FlyEaglesFly
— Chris Maragos (@ChrisMaragos) December 28, 2014

Sanchez is proud of his teammates: They put their hearts and souls into this and took advantage of our last opportunity to play as a family.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 28, 2014

Great Team win and strong finish!!! #FlyEaglesFly #BirdGang
— Najee Goode (@All_Goode53) December 28, 2014

Not the final outcome we hoped for, but 10-6 ain't bad.. Loved every second of fighting together with this team! #FlyEaglesFly
— Emmanuel Acho (@thEMANacho) December 28, 2014

#Eagles Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie: It's gut-wrenching. This is a great, great group of guys. Most motivated team I can remember.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 28, 2014

#Eagles Lurie: Can't underestimate the nucleus of good, young talent and personnel that brought them here. It makes a winning football team.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 28, 2014

Thanks to @JonDorenbos and Donnie Jones and the rest of my FG crew for helping me out this year, couldn't have done it without them!
— Cody Parkey (@CParkey36) December 28, 2014

#2014 it's been real. Way to end on top... Until next time... ✌️✌️
— Brandon Bam Boykin (@BrandonBoykin2) December 28, 2014

It was an honor playing with this unbelievable group of men this year. Great things are ahead for the Philadelphia Eagles.
— James Casey (@jamescasey85) December 28, 2014

Can't wait to see what 2015 has in store for us! #FlyEaglesFly
— Nic Pataki (@NICPTAK18) December 28, 2014

#FlyEaglesFly forever and ever.
— Yo (@FlyGoalScoredBy) December 28, 2014

it was a good season 10-6 love you eagles #FlyEaglesFly
— elijah miller (@sincerelijah) December 28, 2014

Good season fellas, @Eagles we only get better from here. #FlyEaglesFly #BleedGreen
— Jesse (@GucciGatorBoots) December 28, 2014

Really tough to go 10-6 and not make the playoffs, but overall an exciting season from the birds! #FlyEaglesFly
— Steve Albor (@stevena26) December 28, 2014

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