Giants at Eagles, Week 9: Live updates, discussion, highlights

The New York Giants face off against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 9 of the NFL season. The Giants are 3-point favorites at FanDuel Sportsbook, and the game kicks off at 1 p.m. ET on FOX. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy will make his second start for the Giants, while Joe Milton is making his first NFL start for the Eagles. Running back Cam Skattebo is out for the Giants due to a hamstring injury.

The Giants begin the game with a 3-and-out, giving the Eagles possession. Joe Milton starts the drive by committing a false start, and the Giants force a poor throw before getting hit by Kayvon Thibodeaux. The Giants' defense starts the game with a 3-and-out. McCarthy is sacked on 3rd and 10, but the Giants manage to move the ball down the field with another big play from McCarthy, a 22-yard pass to Malik Nabers.

Zvada kicks a 49-yard field goal to extend the Giants' lead to 6-0. McCarthy finds Isaiah Likely for a big gain on third down, and the Giants maintain their lead. The Eagles struggle with pass protection, and McCarthy is sacked again. McCarthy finds Mooney for a first down, and the Giants continue to build their lead.

The Giants lose the opening coin flip and will receive. The Eagles defer to the second half. Giants captains include Abdul Carter, Jon Runyan Jr., Chris Manhertz, Jordan Stout, and Shelby Harris. Head coach John Harbaugh emphasizes the significance of this game for the Giants in their quest for the NFC East title.