Giants can take commanding NFC East lead by ending Eagles nightmare

The Giants enter Sunday’s game against the Eagles with a chance to strengthen their lead in the NFC East, after results in Week 8 went their way. The matchup is especially significant because their next game, against Washington, comes just four days later, giving them two important divisional contests that could shape the rest of their season.

New York is 4-2-1 and Philadelphia is 2-6, on a six-game losing streak and without starting quarterback Jalen Hurts for the season; Joe Milton III is set to make his first NFL start. The Giants are favoured despite losing 13 straight games at Philadelphia since 2013, and could be without running back Cam Skattebo, while Tyrone Tracy Jr. is on injured reserve. Coach John Harbaugh said the team is focused on the challenge and will not take the Eagles lightly.