Joe Milton Starts for Injured Eagles Against NFC East Leading Giants
Philadelphia enters Week 9 as a three-point underdog against New York while navigating a long injury list and a 2-6 record.
By Chioma Brooks ·
The Philadelphia Eagles have lost six consecutive games and now hold the worst record in the National Football Conference at 2-6. They face the New York Giants on Sunday in Week 9, entering the game as three-point underdogs.
Joe Milton will start at quarterback for Philadelphia after Jalen Hurts was ruled out for the season. The Eagles also lost wide receiver DeVonta Smith, defensive end Dontayvion Wicks, and safety Jihaad Campbell to injury for this matchup. The team listed 19 players on its injury report before the game.
The Giants lead the NFC East with a 4-2-1 record. They will start J.J. McCarthy, an in-season acquisition, at quarterback after losing starter Jaxson Dart for the season. New York is also without star edge rusher Brian Burns and starting linebacker Tremaine Edmunds.
Running back Saquon Barkley is expected to play despite battling hamstring and back injuries. The Eagles are also adjusting to the retirement of offensive lineman Lane Johnson.
The trade deadline looms over the matchup. Philadelphia may look to sell off players of value if the Giants secure another win. The outcome of this game could influence roster moves for both teams.
The Eagles and Giants will take the field Sunday. The spread is listed at 3 or 3.5 points depending on the bookmaker. The Giants have weathered their own injury concerns better than Philadelphia has this season.
