The Philadelphia Eagles (4–1) host the New York Giants (1–4) this Sunday. Both teams are coming off very different Week 5 performances — the Eagles dropped their first game of the season in a 21–17 loss to Denver, while the Giants self-destructed with five straight turnovers against the Saints.
Philly will look to re-establish dominance and remind everyone why they’re still the class of the division.
⚕️ Injury Report
- Eagles: Guard Landon Dickerson (ankle) and TE Grant Calcaterra are out. The offensive line depth will be tested.
- Giants: QB Jaxson Dart (hamstring) is expected to start despite a mid-week injury scare. WR Malik Nabers (ACL) remains out, and that’s been a significant loss for their passing game.
Expect both teams to lean on the run game early, especially with Philly’s offensive rhythm slightly off and New York’s air attack sputtering.
🔍 Key Matchups
1️⃣ Jalen Hurts vs the Giants Secondary
The Giants’ defense ranks near the bottom in yards per pass allowed. Hurts must exploit that with timing routes and deep shots to A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith.
2️⃣ Saquon Barkley vs Eagles Front Seven
If Barkley can find gaps, it’ll slow the game down and keep the Giants in it. But Philly’s defensive front — led by Jordan Davis and Haason Reddick — is tough to move.
3️⃣ Turnovers Decide Everything
The Giants have the league’s worst turnover margin of -8. Against Philly’s opportunistic defense, that’s a recipe for disaster.
🦅 Prediction Summary
The Eagles bounce back behind a balanced offensive attack and a few key defensive takeaways. Expect a sluggish start as they adjust to injuries and find rhythm early, but Philly’s overall talent and depth should take control by the second half.
The Giants’ Week 5 collapse, marked by five consecutive turnovers, exposed significant issues in protection and decision-making. Unless they fix that overnight, the Eagles’ aggressive front seven will make them pay again.
Final Score:
Eagles 35 – Giants 14