Eagles lose seventh straight to Giants
Philadelphia's offense managed just 220 yards in a home defeat, while the trade deadline arrives Tuesday at 4 p.m.
By Lorenzo Patterson ·
The Philadelphia Eagles dropped their seventh consecutive game on Sunday, falling to the New York Giants at home. The loss extends a losing streak that has defined the 2026 season for the franchise.
Head coach Nick Sirianni started Joe Milton at quarterback, a move that shifted the offensive line and signal-caller after three struggles with Tanner McKee. Milton, signed from the Dallas Cowboys practice squad 23 days prior, completed 18 of 34 passes for 169 yards. He added 64 rushing yards on nine carries but suffered a fumble and seven sacks. The unit produced 220 total yards and 13 first downs, averaging 3.3 yards per play.
The defensive unit limited the Giants to 243 yards and 15 first downs. The defense recorded six sacks and forced five punts during a stretch of five consecutive opponent drives. Four of those drives ended in three-and-outs, while the fifth lasted only four plays. This performance contrasted sharply with the offensive output, which managed fewer first downs than the opposing unit.
Makai Lemon led the Eagles in receiving with six catches for 61 yards. He also recorded two drops, including one on the final drive with the team trailing by eight points. The Eagles had the ball at their own 44-yard line with six seconds remaining but were sacked on the final play, ending the contest. The team played for nine and a half fewer minutes than the Giants.
Injury concerns remain high for the roster. The Eagles played without Jalen Hurts, Lane Johnson, DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks, and Jihaad Campbell. A back injury forced another player to leave the game early, with the severity of the injury pending. Braden Mann provided a notable exception on special teams, punting for 86, 60, and 56 yards. His performance stands out as a primary positive in the current game log.
The defeat concludes a three-game divisional slate in which the Eagles lost to the Cowboys, Commanders, and Giants. The combined score across those three matchups was 84-42 in favor of the opponents. The team enters the Week 10 bye with a clear path toward asset maximization. The NFL trade deadline is set for Tuesday at 4 p.m. EST. General Manager Howie Roseman will oversee the final hours of the window, with fans focusing on potential moves involving players not in the long-term plan.
The Giants have not won in Philadelphia since 2013. In that previous matchup, Michael Vick was injured and Matt Barkley played the majority of the game. The Giants kicked five field goals to win 15-7, with the Eagles scoring on a late fourth-quarter fumble recovery by Najee Goode. The current season mirrors that history, as Philadelphia relies on a third quarterback option to face New York.
