The Eagles found a pass rush Sunday but never found enough offense to make it count. Philadelphia lost 19-11 to the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field, extending its losing streak to seven games and entering Week 10 on a 2-7 record.
Joe Milton’s first Eagles start showed flashes of athleticism but no sustained offensive turnaround. He passed for 169 yards, rushed for 64 and converted a two-point attempt, but Philadelphia surrendered seven sacks and scored only three points after the first quarter. New York improved to 5-2-1.
What happened
The Giants opened with field goals from 53 and 49 yards before Philadelphia answered with its only touchdown drive. Saquon Barkley scored from 3 yards out, and Milton’s two-point conversion gave the Eagles an 8-6 advantage.
Philadelphia carried that lead into halftime behind five sacks and a defense that repeatedly disrupted New York’s possessions. The offense, however, could not create separation, leaving the game available for a second-half swing.
Turning point
Jameis Winston supplied that swing after replacing J.J. McCarthy, who left with a hip injury before later returning. Winston completed 6 of 8 passes for 71 yards and capped a 14-play, 76-yard possession with a 5-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Likely.
The touchdown put New York ahead 13-8 with 2:25 remaining in the third quarter. Philadelphia never regained the lead.
Why the Eagles lost
The Eagles finished with 220 total yards, converted five of 18 third-down opportunities, and went one-for-three on fourth down. Milton lost a fumble, while the running backs combined for only 28 rushing yards on 16 carries.
Dominic Zvada’s two fourth-quarter field goals extended New York’s advantage to 19-8. Jake Elliott’s 45-yard field goal cut the deficit to eight, but Philadelphia ended its final possession on downs.
Who stood out
Zack Baun recorded two sacks and three tackles for loss before a back injury cut his afternoon short. Jeremiah Trotter Jr. led Philadelphia with 11 tackles, and Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, Jonathan Greenard and Nolan Smith each added a sack.
Makai Lemon led the Eagles with six receptions for 61 yards. Dallas Goedert caught five passes for 50 yards.
What comes next
Philadelphia enters its bye needing more than a quarterback adjustment. Protection, rushing production, and sustained offense remain unresolved, while Baun’s health becomes another important storyline. A defense that kept the game close could not compensate for an offense that produced one touchdown.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles-Giants: Philadelphia wastes six sacks in seventh straight loss
