The New York Giants are walking into Week 8 looking to put a historic collapse behind them. At 2‑5, they’ve shown signs of life behind rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart and a roster that's a lot more competitive than the record suggests, but they’re still putting it together. Their matchups against the Philadelphia Eagles have always always tough, and the last time they swept them was 2007.
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The Birds are also riding into this one with questions of their own. Their once‑electric offense has hit a wall this season and now already faces a potential blow to any hope of righting the ship. We'll see how they tush push their way out of this one.
News dropped Thursday when ESPN insider Adam Schefter reported that star receiver A.J. Brown didn't practice for the second straight day due to a hamstring injury:
For a second straight day, Eagles WR A.J. Brown is not practicing due to a hamstring injury.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 23, 2025
With Philadelphia staring down a crucial divisional contest and a potentially depleted receiving room, Big Blue's chance of breaking out the brooms gets a bit easier. No one roots for injuries, but the reality is that it helps New York's win probability if Brown's hammy doesn't hold up.
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There's no overstating how big an impact the 28-year-old has in their offense. And if he's a no-go, Cem Yolbulan of Section 215 believes Terrace Marshall Jr. could be his replacement... and that's honestly great news for reeling Giants secondary.
Funny thing about the fifth-year pro — he hasn’t played a single snap all season. And if we’re being honest, he never really lived up to the billing of the 59th pick in the 2021 Draft. The Carolina Panthers took him out of LSU, hoping for their next star wideout. 67 catches, 808 yards, and one touchdown later, that clearly didn’t happen.
The timing couldn’t be better. Defensive coordinator Shane Bowen could use all the help he can get. He's in the spotlight after his unit allowed 33 points in the fourth quarter in Denver to lose a game that had no business even being close.
New York’s offense continues to center around Dart and a rushing attack led by fellow rookie Cam Skattebo, but the margin for error is super thin. All eyes will be on Friday's final injury report to see if there are any updates.
This is a chance to take full control of a season that’s been teetering on the edge. The Giants already stunned Philly once. Now, with a real shot to sweep and a few maybe breaks falling their way, it’s on them to take full advantage. There's a huge difference. between 3-5 and 2-6. Moments like this don’t come around often.