Eagles Streak: Joe Milton's Debut Ends With a Seventh Straight Loss

The Philadelphia Eagles lost their seventh consecutive game on Sunday, falling to the New York Giants in a contest that offered few answers for a struggling offense. Joe Milton, the third-string quarterback signed from the Dallas Cowboys practice squad just three weeks ago, started his first game and finished with a sack on the final play. The loss extends Philadelphia's skid to seven games, the longest run since they lost eight straight in head coach Andy Reid's final season in 2012.

Milton completed 18 of 34 passes for 169 yards, throwing no touchdowns and no interceptions. He was sacked seven times and gained 64 yards on the ground, including a 24-yard run. His receivers dropped at least four passes. The Eagles managed only 220 total yards of offense, a figure that has kept them below their seasonal ceiling of 341 yards. That ceiling was hit in Week 2 against Tennessee, which remains the team's last win.

Head coach Nick Sirianni addressed the media more than 70 minutes after the final whistle, taking extra time to speak with players first. He placed the burden of the result on the entire staff, not just the offensive coordinator. "It's not Sean; it's all of us," Sirianni said, referring to offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, who remains under pressure. "It starts with me. The correct question there to me is, 'do you think you've done a good enough job?' Obviously, I haven't done a good enough job. We all have things we've got to figure out."

Milton, who is still new to the system, described the mood in the locker room as one of resilience. "Seeing them tonight, still got that excitement on their face, knowing that it's not over," Milton said, "it's great to see." Sirianni noted that Milton made plays with his feet, giving receivers chances downfield. However, the running game stalled. Saquon Barkley was held to 1.7 yards per carry on 13 attempts. Rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon dropped two easy passes when a win was within reach.

The Eagles enter their bye week with the potential for coaching changes and a roster makeover at Tuesday's NFL trade deadline. Sirianni declined to specify exactly what changes might be coming, noting that it has been two seasons since the team won the Super Bowl. "My job is to be there for our guys," Sirianni said. "I'll do anything I can to help this team win football games. I'll look at myself internally first and then go from there. I don't think you change just to change."

The team's return from the break will not be easy. They face the Pittsburgh Steelers, a 6-2 team that leads the AFC North, in a home game. The Eagles have not had more than 341 total yards in a game this season, a mark they reached only in their sole victory. The offense gained its first first down of the second half in the fourth quarter on Sunday, a sign of the sluggish start to the latter half of the contest.

Sirianni admitted the team is searching for a solution. "How do we figure this out," he asked. The question hangs over a roster that has struggled to produce consistent offense all season. With the trade deadline looming, the Eagles must decide if personnel moves or strategic shifts are needed to break the cycle of losses that has defined their 2026 campaign.