Eagles fall to Giants in seventh straight loss
Joe Milton threw for 169 yards as Philadelphia’s offense stalled, leaving the team 2-7 with a coaching change possible before the bye week.
By Vikram Harrison ·
The Philadelphia Eagles lost their seventh consecutive game on Sunday, falling to the New York Giants in a contest that offered little relief for a team struggling to find its footing. The defeat leaves the Eagles with a 2-7 record, marking their longest losing streak since the 2012 season, which was Andy Reid’s final year as head coach.
Joe Milton, who signed with the team from the Dallas Cowboys practice squad three weeks ago, started at quarterback. He completed 18 of 34 passes for 169 yards. The passing attack was efficient enough to keep the team competitive but lacked the volume needed to overcome the Giants, who used two quarterbacks to secure the victory. Milton was sacked seven times and finished with 64 rushing yards, including a 24-yard run.
The offense’s lack of production is a persistent issue. The Eagles have not recorded more than 341 total yards in a game this season. That mark was set in Week 2 against Tennessee, the team’s most recent win. In the loss to New York, the Eagles managed only 220 total yards, a figure that has increased scrutiny on offensive coordinator Sean Mannion. Head coach Nick Sirianni acknowledged the pressure, stating that the evaluation process begins with him and that the entire staff has work to do.
"It's not Sean; it's all of us," Sirianni said after the game. "It starts with me. The correct question there to me is, 'do you think you've done a good enough job?' Obviously, I haven't done a good enough job. We all have things we've got to figure out."
The team enters its bye week facing a critical decision point. Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline looms, and potential roster moves could reshape the squad before it returns to action. Sirianni indicated that changes are possible but cautioned against altering the system simply for the sake of change. He emphasized that his priority is supporting the players and evaluating the team’s performance internally before making external adjustments.
Milton, who is new to the Philadelphia system, noted that the players maintained their energy throughout the loss. He observed that the team still shows excitement and a belief that the season is not over. The quarterback credited his mobility with creating opportunities, a trait that distinguishes him from previous backups like Tanner McKee, who was benched earlier in the year.
The Eagles face a difficult schedule upon their return. Their next game is a home matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, a team that currently leads the AFC North with a 6-2 record. The Steelers present a tougher defensive challenge than the Giants, requiring the Eagles to improve their efficiency significantly to secure a victory.
Sirianni spent more than 70 minutes talking with his players before addressing the media. He declined to reveal the specific details of that meeting but emphasized that the coaching staff is actively looking for solutions. The team must address its offensive stagnation and defensive vulnerabilities to turn its season around before the second half of the schedule begins.
