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The New York Giants try to end a 13-game losing streak in Philadelphia on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles (12 regular-season games, one playoff game). The Giants remain 3-point favorites, per FanDuel Sportsbook. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. ET on FOX.
J.J. McCarthy will be making his second start at quarterback for the Giants. Joe Milton will be making his first NFL start at quarterback for the Eagles. Running back Cam Skattebo (hamstring) is out for the Giants.
The Giants enter the game 4-2-1 and in first place in the NFC East. The Eagles are 2-6, riding a six-game losing streak after a 2-0 start to the season.
In-game updates
Third quarter
J.J. McCarthy is questionable to return with a hip injury.
The Giants’ defense forces another 3-and-out with Deonte Banks and Greg Newsome II coming up with good pass breakups.
The Giants are forced to punt after Jameis Winston misses Malik Nabers on the sideline. Of bigger concern is that McCarthy is headed to the blue medical tent.
J.J. McCarthy leaves the field after a big hit on a designed run.
The Giants get something done on the ground and Devin Singletary leads off with a 12-yard run.
The Giants’ defense opens the second half with a 3-and-out. Micah McFadden sets it up by sacking Joe Milton with the center. Can the Giants do anything with the ball after halftime?
The Eagles will receive the opening kickoff after winning the coin toss and electing to defer.
Second quarter
The Giants’ offense can’t do anything after getting the ball back with J.J. McCarthy getting sacked for the sixth time this game. Jordan Stout pins the Eagles back on their 2-yard line.
The Giants stuff Saquon Barkley on 4th and 1 coming out of the 2-minute warning. The Giants take over at the 40-yard line.
The Giants have to punt again after J.J. McCarthy is sacked for the fifth time tonight as the Giants’ pass protection is struggling hard.
The Eagles find a bit of traction with passes to Makai Lemon out of the slot, but Arvell Reese gets his second sack of the afternoon on a blitz.
The Giants’ ensuing drive stalls after a holding call on Sisi Mauigoa and another sack of McCarthy. Jordan Stout does his thing and pins the Eagles back at their 12-yard line.
ARVELL REESE! The star rookie linebacker blows up Joe Milton on a blitz, leading to a sack fumble. Micah McFadden dives on the ball to recover for the Giants. Dennard Wilson is HYPED.
The Giants get the 3-and-out when Milton is hit as he throws, but Charlie Jones muffs the ensuing punt. The Eagles recover and set themselves up with great field position. The Giants’ mistakes have the game at risk of spiraling on them.
First quarter
The quarter ends with a 5-yard run from Saquon Barkley, setting up 2nd and 5 from the Philadelphia 11-yard line.
A quick 3-and-out as Devin Singletary can’t pick up 3rd and 2. The left side of the Giants’ offensive line is struggling early this game.
J.J. McCarthy overthrows Jalin Hyatt on a deep shot for the second straight week.
Saquon Barkley runs it in for a touchdown after Deonte Banks is called for pass interference on a badly underthrown pass by Milton. A penalty on the extra point gives the Eagles a chance at the 2-point conversion, which they convert. The Eagles lead 8-6 with 2:09 remaining in the first quarter.
Thibodeaux is back on the field to chase Milton out of bounds after he escapes the pocket.
The Giants sack Joe Milton on first down, but Kayvon Thibodeaux and Shelby Harris leave the field after getting their legs tangled.
The Giants’ pass protection is struggling as another drive ends in a J.J. McCarthy sack. Dominic Zvada hits a 49-yard field goal to extend the Giants’ lead to 6-0 with 5:31 remaining in the first quarter.
McCarthy with another big play, this time it’s a 22-yard pass to Malik Nabers on 3rd and 5.
Jalin Hyatt sighting.
The Giants get good field position thanks to a penalty on the Eagles. Giants take over on their 46-yard line.
Joe Milton III starts the drive with a false start, and the Giants end the drive with a blitz, forcing a poor throw before getting hit by Kayvon Thibodeaux. The Giants’ defense starts the game with a 3-and-out.
Zvada follows the field goal up with a nice kick-off that pins the Eagles at their own 17-yard line.
The Giants can’t do 3rd time as McCarthy is sacked on 3rd and 10. Dominic Zvada comes on the field and drills a 53-yard field goal attempt. The Giants lead 3-0 with 10:30 remaining in the 1st quarter.
Another 3rd and long, another big play from McCarthy.
3rd and Likely. J.J. McCarthy finds Isaiah Likely for a big gain on 3rd and 5 after a pair of Devin Singletary runs.
The Giants lose the opening coin flip and will receive. The Eagles defer to the second half.
Gints head coach John Harbaugh knows how big this game is for the Giants as they try to win their first NFC East title since 2011.
“It’s just a really important game for our team,” Harbaugh said.
“Division game, man. Division game. We’re trying to win the division first. That’s our first goal here. This game will go a long way toward that. That’s why it’s so important. Division games are big. Division games on the road are really big. Those are big wins if you can get them. They’re tough to get. It’s a big challenge. We’re excited about the opportunity, but we understand it’s a daunting challenge.”
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