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Giants can take commanding NFC East lead by ending Eagles nightmare

The first-place Giants (4-2-1) visit Philadelphia seeking to extend their NFC East lead and end a 13-game losing streak at Lincoln Financial Field.

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 11:14 PM
Giants can take commanding NFC East lead by ending Eagles nightmare
Key Things to Know
  • The New York Giants can extend their NFC East lead by defeating the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
  • The Giants hold a 4-2-1 record and seek to end a 13-game losing streak at Lincoln Financial Field.
  • Philadelphia enters the matchup at 2-6 with quarterback Joe Milton III making his first NFL start.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New York Giants have an opportunity to strengthen their NFC East lead as they visit the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday. New York enters the matchup at 4-2-1 following their bye week, while the Eagles sit at 2-6 and are enduring a six-game losing streak. A victory would also snap the Giants' 13-game losing streak in Philadelphia dating back to 2013.

Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy will make his second consecutive start, facing an Eagles defense forced to start quarterback Joe Milton III with Jalen Hurts out for the season. New York coach John Harbaugh emphasized that his squad is avoiding complacency ahead of a crucial stretch featuring two division games in five days.

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