The Eagles head into Week 9 in rough shape, sitting at 2-6 and trying to reset the offense again, this time with Joe Mixon taking over as the team’s fourth starting quarterback of the season.
That’s the latest twist in a season that has been defined by inconsistency and injuries. Philadelphia has shown flashes on offense over the past few weeks, but it hasn’t been enough to stop the slide, and the team has struggled to adapt to the roster it has available. Tanner McKee got only three weeks to settle into the new system before being benched earlier this week for Mixon, who was signed off the Cowboys practice squad just three weeks ago.
Head coach Nick Sirianni said a few days ago that the team believes in Mixon’s ability and athleticism, and that the move came down to giving Philadelphia its best chance going forward. Mixon should have Saquon Barkley alongside him to help take some pressure off, but the Eagles will still be short-handed at receiver with DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks out for this game. The young wideouts have shown promise, but they still need someone to put the ball in their hands, and reports say Mixon brings speed and strength to that job.
The defense may have a chance to keep the Giants in check on Sunday, though whether it shows up is another question. Philadelphia’s last two outings were rough for a unit that had generally been solid aside from a few late-game breakdowns.
Those struggles came with almost no help from the offense, so by the time the defense started to crack, it had already logged 60-70 snaps. Still, there was no excuse over the last two weeks, especially with the Cowboys and Commanders getting the better of them.
Even if the Eagles take care of business on Sunday afternoon, the path to the NFC East title remains steep. At this point, they’re more likely fighting for a wild card spot, and even that is starting to look less likely by the week.
Here’s the game information for Eagles-Giants in Week 9.
Sunday’s matchup is set for November 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET on FOX from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA.
According to FanDuel, the Eagles are home underdogs in this one. Philadelphia is listed at +3 (+136), while New York is -3 (-162). The over/under is 38.5.
The Eagles’ 2026 regular season schedule continues from here with a Week 10 bye before a Week 11 home game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Nov. 22 at 4:25 PM ET on CBS. After that, they travel to Dallas for Thanksgiving on Nov. 26 to face the Cowboys at 4:25 PM ET on FOX, then head to Arizona on Dec. 6 to play the Cardinals at 4:05 PM ET on FOX, and return home to face the Indianapolis Colts on Dec. 13 at 1:00 PM ET on FOX.
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