| Philadelphia Eagles (4-1) at New York Giants (1-4) | |||
| Game Details: Thursday, October 9, 8 p.m. EST | |||
| Location: MetLife Stadium | |||
| Where to Watch: Prime Video |
Week 6 Matchup
The Philadelphia Eagles head to MetLife Stadium Thursday night. The game has some extra emotional weight as Saquon Barkley returns to face his former team for the second time since leaving New York as a free agent. The Eagles (4-1) enter this NFC East showdown riding the sting of their first loss since before Christmas, a 21-17 home defeat to Denver that exposed cracks in what many considered an unstoppable foundation.
Meanwhile, the New York Giants (1-4) desperately search for answers after another disappointing performance, falling 26-14 to New Orleans following their lone victory of the season. The stark contrast between these division rivals becomes even more pronounced when considering Philadelphia has dominated this matchup, winning seven of its last eight meetings and maintaining a perfect 3-0 record against New York on Thursday nights.
Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | -7.5 | -390 | Over 40.5 |
| New York Giants | +7.5 | +310 | Under 40.5 |
** Odds Subject to Change – Courtesy of FanDuel**
Tale of The Tape
| Philadelphia Eagles | Team Stats – Avg Per Game | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Points Per Game | 17.4 |
| 161.8 | Passing Yards Per Game | 203.6 |
| 99.8 | Rushing Yards Per Game | 117 |
| 21.8 | Opponents Points Per Game Allowed | 25.4 |
| 211.4 | Opponents Pass Yards Allowed | 237.2 |
| 126.8 | Opponents Rush Yards Allowed | 140.0 |
Statistics from various online sources and courtesy of ESPN
Key Details
Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia’s offensive struggles have become impossible to ignore, particularly through the air, where they rank a dismal 31st in the league with just 161.8 passing yards per game. Quarterback Jalen Hurts has shown unusual hesitancy throwing downfield, completing only 12 passes over 20 yards through five games while holding onto the football longer than any other quarterback at 2.6 seconds from snap to throw.
The tension reached a boiling point when star receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith publicly voiced frustration about their limited roles in the offense. “The focus was all about the team. It was a good thing,” Barkley revealed about a lengthy conversation he had with Hurts and Brown earlier this week. The former Giants running back managed just six carries for 30 yards against Denver, his lowest output since joining Philadelphia, though he brushed off knee soreness as “general soreness” and confirmed his readiness for Thursday’s primetime showcase.
New York Giants
New York coach Brian Daboll praised his team’s run defense after containing Saints star Alvin Kamara last week, emphasizing that “run defense takes all 11” players working in unison. The Giants will need that collective effort against an Eagles ground game that, despite recent struggles, still features one of the league’s most dynamic backs in Barkley, who rushed for 176 yards and a touchdown in his first career game against his former team last season.
Rookie linebacker Abdul Carter represents a key storyline for the Giants’ defense, as the third overall draft pick searches for his first full sack after recording 12 during his final season at Penn State. Defensive coordinator Shane Bowen has experimented with moving Carter around to create favorable matchups alongside edge rushers Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux.
Prediction
Most of the TNF games have had very sluggish starts, and the game gets good at the end. This means the games end up being close. For that reason, take the Giants and the generous 7.5. Look for Cam Skattebo to have a breakout game. This guy is a magnet for attention, and this prime-time game is his big opportunity.
