Giants face injured Eagles in Sunday clash
New York travels to Philadelphia on a four-game winning streak, while the hosts start backup quarterback Joe Milton after losing Jalen Hurts for the season.
By Aiko Brooks ·
The New York Giants head to Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday looking to extend their winning streak against a Philadelphia Eagles team that has dropped six straight games. The Giants hold the NFC East lead with a 4-2-1 record, while the Eagles sit at 2-6. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET.
The Eagles have been decimated by injuries, most notably the loss of quarterback Jalen Hurts for the season. Joe Milton will take the starting spot Sunday. The team's offense ranks last in the NFL, gaining just 265.3 yards per game. They also average 17.1 points per contest, which is 30th in the league. Their defense gives up 367.3 yards and 25.3 points per game.
New York has found its rhythm with quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who took over two weeks ago. The former Vikings first-round pick has thrown for 495 yards in his last two games. He led the Giants to a 27-21 overtime victory against the Texans last week. Running back Cam Skattebo rushed for 124 yards in that win, and receiver Malik Nabers also topped 100 receiving yards.
Nabers has been a constant threat, recording 509 receiving yards over the past four games. He has gone over 100 yards in all four of those contests. Tight end Isiah Likely is also contributing, with 41 catches for 395 yards and five touchdowns this season. The Giants average 346 yards of total offense, ranking 11th in the league. Their defense is ninth in the NFL, allowing 313 yards per game.
The Eagles face further questions at wide receiver. DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks are listed as questionable for Sunday. Star running back Saquon Barkley is also less than 100 percent. He is averaging 4.9 yards per carry but has seen only nine attempts per game. Backup quarterback McKee has thrown for more than 200 yards in all three of his starts. However, he has been sacked 10 times and has thrown two interceptions in those games.
Betting markets list the Giants as 2.5-point road favorites. The total points line is set at 37.5. The Giants are 5-2 against the spread, covering in two of their three road games. The Eagles are 1-7 against the spread. Their only cover came in a 19-17 loss to the Jaguars in London. The Eagles have gone over the total in three of their four home games. The Giants have gone over the line in five of their seven contests.
The SportsLine projection model simulates the game 10,000 times. It has Philadelphia covering the spread in 52 percent of those simulations. The model also shows the Eagles winning outright in 47 percent of the scenarios. The model has been profitable for players following its top-rated picks since 2024.
