PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Giants entered Monday's game against the Eagles with just three giveaways and four sacks allowed in five games. On Tuesday morning, the Giants left Philadelphia with six giveaways, seven sacks allowed, and an ugly 20-point loss.

The Eagles' defense is making a mark from themselves, and it's not a stretch to call them one of the best unit's in football. Through six games, the Eagles are allowing just 18.3 points per game. In their last two games, in back-to-back wins against Drew Brees and Eli Manning, the Eagles have allowed just three touchdowns (one of which was in garbage time vs. the Saints).

For the season, the Eagles have held opposing QB's to a 82.2 rating (6th best in the NFL), they have 16 takeaways (2nd), and 14 sacks (10th)---eight in their last two games.

Here are three under-the-radar stellar defensive plays the Eagles made on Monday night against the Giants.

3. 4th down stop

For whatever reason, the Giants decided to run a stretch carry to Rashad Jennings on a key 4th-and-1 late in the first quarter, during a tie game. Right away, take a look at Brandon Graham who reads the play beautifully and impressively stays patient, not over-pursuing.

Graham's patience seemingly seals the edge, giving Jennings really just one hole, between Graham and Fletcher Cox. It's really two vs. two.

Both Cox and Graham get off their blocks and win their respective battles. Graham makes the tackle.

2. Vinny Curry's sack

When Vinny Curry is on the field, he explodes. He is often the first man off the ball in passing down situations, a la this key third down play.

Curry get picked up for a short second, but look at the coverage down field by the Eagles. Five options, none have any separation. A simple swim move is too fast and powerful for the offensive lineman and Curry gets the sack.

1. Nolan Carroll's blanket coverage

When you think of Nolan Carroll's game, you instantly think of his pick-six. However, this play by Carroll is equally impressive.

Look at the coverage by Carroll and how he gets his head around to locate the ball.

Unfortunately, he didn't quite locate the ball well enough to catch his second interception of the game, but we'll take the incomplete pass.