The Giants haven’t won in Philadelphia since 2013, but this could be their big chance as the Eagles are having a rough year. They are 2-6 and reeling after quarterback Jalen Hurts was ruled out for the rest of the season due to blood clots. On Sunday, they’ll be looking to avoid a seventh straight loss.

Let’s review the top storylines to watch as the Giants continue their quest for the NFC East crown...

Joe Milton’s first career start

With Hurts out, the Giants probably expected to face Tanner McKee, a player who beat them in the 2024 season finale when he passed for 269 yards and two scores.

McKee was the subject of trade buzz during the offseason, with the suggestion being that some teams were looking at him as a potential starter. However, once he got his shot with the Eagles, he underwhelmed, losing three starts in a row and failing to exceed 215 passing yards in any of them.

Philadelphia has opted to make a change and give Milton a shot after acquiring the strong-armed former Patriots and Cowboys passer a few weeks ago. Although he has never started a game, Milton passed for 241 yards off the bench in last year’s season finale with New England, so the Giants at least have some pro film of him to get a sense of what he brings to the table.

A running game in flux

New York’s running backs came up big in their last game, the overtime win against the Texans in Houston. Four different players rushed for a touchdown, including Devin Singletary’s walk-off game winner. However, as rumors of potential interest in a trade for Colts running back Jonathan Taylor circulate, the running game situation is unclear.

The Giants recently released Najee Harris and may wish they hadn’t, because Tyrone Tracy Jr. has since landed on IR. In addition, Cam Skattebo, who rushed for over 100 yards against the Texans, is dealing with a hamstring issue and could be a game-time decision. This would leave Singletary under pressure to deliver, with some inexperienced players behind him on the bench.

Deonte Banks continues to prove himself

Considered by many a long-shot to even make the roster this season, Banks is finally living up to his draft position.

Banks, who won an NFL Defensive Player of the Week Award last month, furthered his renewed reputation in the Texans game by impressively holding Nico Collins to just two catches for six yards.

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