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Eagles Slump To 2-6 As Giants Take NFC East Lead
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The Philadelphia Eagles are in a deep hole after losing their sixth game in a row. Washington Commanders beat them 27-10 on Sunday night at Northwest Stadium. This loss drops Philadelphia to a 2-6 record for the season. The Giants, who sat out on a bye week, now own the NFC East title with a 4-2-1 mark. The division race is now wide open for New York to grab the crown.
Per Big Blue View, the gap between the teams is getting wider by the day. While the Giants rested, their rivals failed to win. Dallas lost a huge lead against Arizona and fell to 3-5. Despite Washington's record improving to 2-5-1, the actual narrative involves the Eagles collapsing. They have lost six straight games and look lost without their starting quarterback. Jalen Hurts is out for the season with blood clots, leaving the team in a tough spot.
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A Broken Season for Philly
The Eagles have been outscored 90-45 in the three games since Hurts left. Tanner McKee has started in his place, but the results have been poor. The offense struggles to move the ball when the quarterback is not Jalen Hurts. They face a Giants team that is hungry and looking to extend its division lead.
According to Yahoo Sports , the Eagles are now at the bottom of their own division. Only the Giants hold a winning record among NFC East teams. Philadelphia used to be the favorite to win the title. Now they are fighting just to stay relevant.
Giants Ready for Road Test
On Sunday, Nov. 8, New York heads to Lincoln Financial Field for a 1 p.m. ET start. They enter the game as the road favorite. The Giants have renewed confidence after a strong start under John Harbaugh. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy has played well since he arrived from the Vikings. He gives the team a clear leader who can make plays. The Giants are 1-0-1 in the division and feel good about their chances.
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If New York wins this game, they will go to 5-2-1. That record would make it very hard for Dallas or Washington to catch them. The Giants have a short week after this game, hosting Washington on Thursday night. They need to win both to secure a playoff spot. A win in Philadelphia would be a massive statement for the franchise.
Trade Rumors and Future Moves
The Giants are also looking at the trade market to boost their roster. They have more than $6 million in cap space to spend. Reports suggest they are interested in running back Jonathan Taylor. If the trade does not happen, they might pivot to Derrick Henry. Henry is 32 years old and could be available from Baltimore. His contract pays $12 million in 2027 with no guaranteed money. The Ravens might want to turn him into draft picks.
Per Big Blue View, the Giants are open to any call that helps them win now. They are not afraid to spend money or trade picks.
