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Philadelphia (4-1-0) at NY Giants (1-4-0)
- When: Oct 9 2025, 8:15 PM
- Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
- Last Meeting: PHI 20-13, January 5th, 2025
Philadelphia vs NY Giants Preview & Prediction
Spread: Philadelphia -7.0
Moneyline: Philadelphia (-435)
Total: 40.5
Philadelphia Eagles Outlook
The Eagles are coming off their first loss of the season, and the defending Super Bowl champs aren’t exactly in panic mode, but they’ve looked surprisingly mortal. Last week’s offensive struggles raised eyebrows, especially after Saquon Barkley carried the ball only six times. That stat left both fans and players, like linebacker Abdul Carter, in disbelief. Expect the Eagles to make a clear statement Thursday night by feeding their star running back early and often.
Head coach Nick Sirianni and quarterback Jalen Hurts know this matchup is about resetting the tone. Hurts downplayed reports of a “players-only meeting” but admitted the team’s focus is on taking accountability and rediscovering rhythm. With weapons like A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, the Eagles should not rank near the bottom of the league in offense, yet here they are 30th overall and 31st in passing. That’s bound to change against a Giants defense that ranks among the league’s worst in stopping the run.
The loss of Pro Bowl lineman Landon Dickerson (ankle) hurts, but veteran Brett Toth steps in to stabilize the front. Sirianni praised Toth’s toughness and versatility, and behind that line, Philadelphia’s ground game should get back on track.
Eagles Player Prop Pick: Saquon Barkley Over 85.5 rushing yards — Barkley should see a heavy workload against a soft Giants front. The “revenge game” energy adds fuel to his return to MetLife.
New York Giants Outlook
The Giants, sitting at 1-4, are in survival mode. Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart has shown flashes of promise but also the kind of rookie mistakes that derail drives, two interceptions and a fumble last week against New Orleans proved costly. Still, he’s confident and self-aware, recognizing the learning curve while vowing to bounce back at home.
The offense remains thin, and the Giants’ rushing attack has been inconsistent since Tyrone Tracy went down with a shoulder injury. The good news? He’s back and expected to split carries with Cam Skattebo and Devin Singletary, providing a spark to a unit desperate for balance. But against one of the NFL’s most physical front sevens, running lanes will be scarce.
Defensively, New York’s secondary has shown heart, but its front has been soft against the run. Dexter Lawrence and the Giants’ D-line will need to have their best game of the year to prevent Barkley and Hurts from dictating the tempo. Otherwise, it could be another long night under the bright lights.
Giants Player Prop Pick: Tyrone Tracy Anytime Touchdown (+350) — Returning healthy and fired up, Tracy should see red-zone touches as the Giants look for offensive identity.
Expert Betting Outlook & Prediction
This NFC East showdown has all the makings of a bounce-back statement from the champs. The Eagles’ offense finds rhythm behind a revitalized Barkley performance, while the Giants’ young QB struggles under pressure. Expect Philadelphia to dominate time of possession and pull away in the second half.
Final Score: Eagles 27, Giants 16
Lean: Philadelphia -7.0
Total: Over 40.5
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