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Players to watch Sunday in Philadelphia

The Giants will be in search of the team’s second consecutive victory when they travel down I-95 for a divisional matchup against the Eagles this Sunday.

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 6:00 PM
Players to watch Sunday in Philadelphia
Key Things to Know
  • Matt Citak highlights key Giants players to watch against the Eagles, including J.J. McCarthy and Malik Nabers.
  • Quarterback Joe Milton will make his first career NFL start for Philadelphia, replacing Tanner McKee.
  • Malik Nabers was named NFC Offensive Player of the Month after totaling 509 receiving yards in October.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New York Giants travel to face the Philadelphia Eagles in a Week 9 NFC East divisional clash. Coming off a bye and a 27-21 win over Houston, the first-place Giants (4-2-1) meet an Eagles team on a six-game losing streak. Key players highlighted for New York include quarterback J.J. McCarthy, wide receiver Malik Nabers, edge rusher Abdul Carter, linebacker Arvell Reese, and cornerbacks Deonte Banks and Greg Newsome II.

McCarthy aims to exploit an Eagles defense that has struggled against downfield passes, while Nabers enters after earning NFC Offensive Player of the Month honors for October. Defensively, Carter and Reese will focus on pressuring Eagles quarterback Joe Milton, who is making his first career NFL start, while also working to contain running back Saquon Barkley.

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