Joe Milton III starts for Eagles against Giants
Joe Milton III makes first start for Philadelphia.
On Sunday, the Giants (5-2-1) defeated the Philadelphia Eagles (2-7) 19-11 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during Week 9 of the NFL season. In a game that saw the Eagles suffering their seventh consecutive loss, former Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III started for the Eagles. Milton III completed 18 of his 34 passing attempts for 169 yards and was also the team's leading rusher with 64 yards on nine attempts.
He added a two-point conversion to his performance in the contest. Saquon Barkley recorded 22 rushing yards and one touchdown for the Eagles on 13 rushing attempts. Philadelphia's Makai Lemon led the team in receiving yards with 61, recording six receptions. New York quarterback J.J. McCarthy completed 12 of his 19 passing attempts for 127 yards, but was sacked five times.
He also contributed 22 rushing yards on four attempts. The Giants' Jameis Winson completed 6 of his 8 passing attempts for 71 yards and a touchdown, along with 11 rushing yards on two attempts. The Eagles' Devin Singletary recorded 31 rushing yards on 21 attempts and eight receiving yards on two receptions. Darnell Moody led New York in receiving yards with 54 on three receptions.
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