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Eagles Seek Redemption Against Rival Giants in Must-Win Clash
26 Oct
Summary
- Eagles look to avenge earlier loss to Giants
- Absence of star WR A.J. Brown poses challenge for Philly
- Giants coming off heartbreaking collapse against Broncos
On Sunday, October 30th, 2025, the Philadelphia Eagles will host the New York Giants in a pivotal NFC East showdown at Lincoln Financial Field. This rematch comes just 17 days after the Giants handed the Eagles a 34-17 defeat, a loss that still lingers in the Philadelphia locker room.
The Eagles, who opened as 7.5-point favorites, are determined to reassert their dominance and prove they are a legitimate Super Bowl contender. However, they will be without their star wide receiver A.J. Brown, who was ruled out with a hamstring injury. This absence poses a significant challenge for the Eagles' offense, which will need to rely more on tight end Dallas Goedert and receiver DeVonta Smith to make plays.
Meanwhile, the Giants are reeling from a heartbreaking collapse against the Denver Broncos last week. After building a 26-8 lead in the fourth quarter, the Giants allowed 33 unanswered points, ultimately losing 33-32. This meltdown exposed the Giants' defense, which struggled with tackling and run defense. The Eagles will look to exploit this weakness by leaning on the running game with Saquon Barkley and quarterback Jalen Hurts.
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The key to this game will be the battle in the trenches. The Eagles must re-establish their dominance on the offensive line to open up running lanes for Barkley and Hurts. On defense, they need to meet Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo at the line of scrimmage and not allow him to gain momentum. If the Eagles can control the line of scrimmage, they have a strong chance of avenging their earlier loss and keeping their Super Bowl aspirations alive.
