Eagles vs. Giants Week 9: Injury updates, predictions, storylines and more

The Philadelphia Eagles will face NFC East division rivals the New York Giants on Sunday, November 8, looking to snap a six-game losing streak. Philadelphia enters the matchup at 2-6 after consecutive losses to the Cowboys and Commanders, while the Giants lead the division with a 4-2-1 record. Joe Milton III is slated to make his first career NFL start at quarterback for Philadelphia, replacing Tanner McKee.

Injuries heavily factor into the contest, with Philadelphia receivers DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks missing Wednesday practice alongside running back Saquon Barkley. Meanwhile, Giants running back Cam Skattebo also missed practice with a hamstring issue. Writer Anthony Miller predicts New York will defeat Philadelphia by a score of 30-17.