Storylines to follow ahead of NFC East battle

The New York Giants return from their bye week to face the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field. New York enters the Week 9 matchup seeking its second straight road win and aiming to break a 13-game losing streak at Philadelphia. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy will make his second consecutive start after leading the Giants to a 27-21 overtime victory against the Houston Texans in Week 7.

Injuries impact the Giants' backfield after Tyrone Tracy Jr. was placed on injured reserve, while running back Cam Skattebo remains day-to-day with a hamstring injury. Meanwhile, Philadelphia has dropped six straight games and must counter a Giants team that recently signed cornerback Greg Newsome II to a three-year contract extension.