The Giants beat the Eagles 19-11 for their first win in Philadelphia since 2013. See how Winston, McCarthy and Zvada did it and what is next.
The New York Giants beat the Philadelphia Eagles 19-11 on Sunday, Nov. 8, and in doing so ended a 13-game losing streak at Lincoln Financial Field that dated back to Oct. 27, 2013, according to the Associated Press. At 5-2-1, the Giants are the only team in the NFC East with a winning record as of Nov. 9, 2026. The Eagles are 2-7 and have lost seven straight.
It was not a pretty game. It was a kicking game, a punting game and, for the Eagles, a sacks-allowed game. Here is how it went and what comes next.
How did the Giants win 19-11 in Philadelphia?
Kicker Dominic Zvada did most of the scoring. He hit field goals from 53 and 49 yards in the first quarter, then from 38 and 49 yards after halftime, going 4 for 4 per ESPN's box score. The only touchdown came from a quarterback who was not supposed to be playing.
J.J. McCarthy hurt his hip in the third quarter, with the Giants trailing 8-6. Jameis Winston, who started four games earlier this season while Jaxson Dart was injured, came in and went 6 of 8 for 71 yards. AP reported that he hit Malachi Fields for 14 yards to the Eagles' 3-yard line, then threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Likely that made it 13-8 heading into the fourth quarter. McCarthy came back for the final play of the third and finished 12 of 19 for 127 yards, with no touchdowns and no interceptions.
The Giants' defense carried the rest. Philadelphia was sacked seven times, according to the box score, with Giants linebacker Arvell Reese credited with three of them. Quarterback Joe Milton, who was handed the job this week, went 18 of 34 for 169 yards. Saquon Barkley scored on a 3-yard run but finished with 22 yards on 13 carries.
Why are the Eagles in free fall?
Seven straight losses is their longest skid since eight in a row in 2012, Andy Reid's final season in Philadelphia, per AP. Quarterback has been the story. AP reports Jalen Hurts is likely out for the season with blood clots. Tanner McKee started three games after that and lost all three before being benched this week for Milton.
Milton showed some speed and arm strength, AP said, and he ran in a two-point conversion after Barkley's score, then did a backflip in the end zone. The offense still could not move. Philadelphia's best moment may have been a punt: Braden Mann boomed an 86-yarder at the end of the first half, which AP says is the longest in the NFL since 2001.
AP also notes that the Eagles could see a roster shake-up at Tuesday's NFL trade deadline. That is a report of possibility, not a confirmed plan.
What does it mean for the NFC East race?
The Giants have not won a division title since 2011, and this result puts them in front in the standings. Their next game is a short week: Thursday, Nov. 12, at 8:15 p.m. ET against the Washington Commanders, streaming on Prime Video, according to ESPN's schedule.
The Eagles' next game is Sunday, Nov. 22, at 4:25 p.m. ET at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers on CBS. ESPN's schedule shows nothing for them next weekend.
The big unknown is McCarthy's hip. AP did not report a diagnosis, and neither team has said anything beyond what was seen on the field. Winston proved he can step in, which matters on a Thursday turnaround.
Our take: One win over a team in this much trouble should not be oversold. The Giants scored one touchdown and needed four field goals, and they will not get seven sacks every week. But a streak that old is worth noting, and a division lead with two quarterbacks who have now both won games is a good place to be. This part is our opinion, not reporting.
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