This is a poster image of Philadelphia’s Eagles and New York Giants.
Philadelphia’s Eagles (4-1) are set to face the New York Giants (1-4) Thursday night in a high-stakes matchup. The game kicks off at 8:15 p.m. EDT on Amazon Prime Video.
After suffering their first loss of the season to the Denver Broncos (21-17), the Eagles will look to regain momentum. Meanwhile, the Giants are coming off a 26-14 defeat against the New Orleans Saints and are searching for their first win streak of the year.
BetMGM favors the Eagles by 7.5 points. Against the spread, Philadelphia is 3-2, while New York sits at 1-4.
Eagles vs. Giants: Historic Series
The Eagles lead the all-time series 95-88-2. Last season, Philadelphia won 20-13 at home on January 5, 2025. Over the past seven meetings, the Eagles have claimed six victories, showing a clear advantage in this rivalry.
Key Players to Watch
Eagles: Running back Saquon Barkley had only six carries for 30 yards against Denver. He ranks 21st in rushing yards this season with 282. Barkley reported some knee soreness but is expected to see significant carries against one of the league’s weakest run defenses.
Giants: Rookie linebacker Abdul Carter, the third overall draft pick, has just half a sack in his first five games. Giants defensive coordinator Shane Bowen has been rotating Carter alongside Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux to maximize pressure. This strategy will likely continue Thursday.
Crucial Matchup: WRs vs. Giants Secondary
Philadelphia’s wideouts, A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, face New York’s struggling secondary. Quarterback Jalen Hurts can exploit matchups, often leaving top cornerback Paulson Adebo on one receiver while others face less experienced defenders like Cor’Dale Flott or Deonte Banks. This mismatch could lead to explosive plays.
Injury Report
Eagles: Left guard Landon Dickerson (ankle) and tight end Grant Calcaterra (oblique) were limited in practice and may not play.
Giants: Wide receiver Darius Slayton is out with a hamstring injury. Running back Tyrone Tracy is returning after missing two games. Offensive tackle Jermaine Eluemunor is questionable due to a back issue.
Stats and Trends
Philadelphia’s loss to Denver ended a 10-game winning streak, including a Super Bowl victory. Hurts holds the ball longer than any NFL QB this season at 2.6 seconds from snap to throw. In last week’s game, he rushed only twice for three yards.
Barkley has strong past performances against the Giants, running for 176 yards and a touchdown while catching another in his first career game against them. Tight end Dallas Goedert has scored in three consecutive games. Linebacker Zack Baun led the Eagles with 12 tackles and a sack last week.
For New York, rookie QB Jaxson Dart will start his third NFL game after throwing two interceptions and losing a fumble last week. TE Theo Johnson scored two touchdowns, filling in for season-ending injury to WR Malik Nabers. Edge rusher Brian Burns has five sacks, tying for second in the league. LB Bobby Okereke leads the team with 48 tackles.
Fantasy Football Insight
With Giants’ receivers injured, rookie Beaux Collins could see increased targets. While early chemistry issues with Dart caused a turnover last week, Collins has the opportunity to shine in an offense lacking dynamic playmakers.
