Quarterback Joe Milton, making his first career start just 23 days after being signed from the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad, completed 18 of 34 passes for 169 yards and no touchdowns. He was sacked seven times as the Eagles' offensive line struggled to protect him.

The Eagles (2-7) were without starting quarterback Jalen Hurts, who is expected to miss the rest of the season with blood clots in his lungs. Tanner McKee, who started the previous three games, was benched in favor of Milton despite being active as the backup after fracturing a rib last week.

Philadelphia's defense kept the game close for much of the afternoon, recording a season-high six sacks—five on Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy and one on backup Jameis Winston. But the unit faltered after halftime, allowing three consecutive scoring drives to a Giants offense that had struggled to move the ball consistently.

"Doesn't seem to matter who's playing quarterback. This offense stinks. This team stinks," said one postgame analyst, reflecting the frustration surrounding the team.

The Eagles trailed 6-0 early after two Giants field goals, but took an 8-6 lead into halftime when Saquon Barkley ran for a touchdown and the team converted a two-point attempt after the Giants were penalized for having too many men on the field during the extra point.

A key moment came late in the second quarter when punter Braden Mann booted a 91-yard punt—the second-longest in Eagles history, surpassed only by Randall Cunningham's 91-yarder in 1989—flipping field position and preventing the Giants from attempting a last-second field goal before halftime.

In the third quarter, a violent collision between Eagles linebacker Zack Baun and Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy knocked both players out of the game temporarily. Baun suffered a back injury and was taken to the medical tent before heading inside, while McCarthy injured his hip but later returned. The Eagles were already without linebacker Jihaad Campbell, who has missed the last couple of games with injuries, forcing Jeremiah Trotter Jr. into the defensive signal-calling role.

With DeVonta Smith absent, rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon stepped up with six catches on nine targets for 61 yards—his fourth game with 40 or more receiving yards in his last five outings.

The loss drops the Eagles to 2-7 and deepens concerns about a season that began with playoff aspirations. Since 2021, the Eagles have won 70 percent of their games when Hurts plays and just 30 percent when he does not. Hurts, who has led the team to five straight playoff berths, two Super Bowl appearances and a championship two years ago, remains sidelined with a condition that has raised questions about his long-term health.

The Giants improved to 5-2-1 with the win, maintaining their first-place standing in the NFC East. New York has now won consecutive games against Philadelphia and appears to have transformed its culture under head coach John Harbaugh, who took over a team that had struggled for much of the past decade.

The Eagles will have a bye week before returning to action, giving them time to regroup and address an offense that has scored just 11 points in its last two games combined. The team also faces a trade deadline decision that could shape the remainder of its season.

For a city that has grown accustomed to contending, the seven-game skid represents a stark reversal of fortune—and a painful reminder of how quickly a season can slip away.