Eagles face Giants at 2-6 with six straight losses
Philadelphia enters the matchup with 19 players on the injury report and a new starting quarterback, while New York leads the division despite losing key starters.
By Rebecca Svoboda ·
The Philadelphia Eagles enter their Week 9 game against the New York Giants holding the worst record in the National Football Conference at 2-6. The team has lost six consecutive games, a slump that has left both the offense and defense struggling on the field.
Joe Milton will start at quarterback for Philadelphia, replacing Jalen Hurts who is done for the season. The Eagles listed 19 players on their Friday injury report, including wide receiver DeVonta Smith, safety Dontayvion Wicks, and cornerback Jihaad Campbell. The team is also adjusting to the retirement of center Lane Johnson.
The New York Giants currently lead the NFC East with a 4-2-1 record. New York has also suffered major losses, with starting quarterback Jaxson Dart, edge rusher Brian Burns, and linebacker Tremaine Edmunds all out for the season. The Giants will start J.J. McCarthy, an in-season acquisition, while running back Saquon Barkley is expected to play through hamstring and back injuries.
Sportsbooks list the Eagles as 3 to 3.5-point underdogs for the contest. The upcoming trade deadline adds a layer of strategic importance to the result. Philadelphia may look to sell off players of value if the Giants secure another win, effectively ending the Eagles' season.
The Giants have managed their roster issues better than the Eagles have, despite losing similar key positions. The outcome of this game will determine the trajectory of both teams as the season progresses toward the trade deadline.
