Giants 19, Eagles 11: seven sacks spoil Milton’s first start

November 9 update: McCarthy and Skattebo expected Thursday

John Harbaugh expects J.J. McCarthy to play Thursday against Washington after the quarterback returned from Sunday’s hip injury, according to NFL.com’s Monday roundup of the coach’s comments. Harbaugh also said Cam Skattebo should be ready after missing the Philadelphia game with a hamstring injury. These are Monday expectations ahead of the final game-status report. Kickoff is November 12 at 8:15 p.m. EST, on Prime Video and FOX 5 locally.

November 8 evening update: Giants win 19-11

The Giants beat Philadelphia 19-11 on Sunday, recording seven sacks and holding the Eagles to five conversions in 18 third-down attempts. Arvell Reese had three sacks, 12 tackles and a forced fumble. Darius Alexander’s sack ended the game. New York improved to 5-2-1 with its first win in Philadelphia since 2013; the Eagles fell to 2-7 after a seventh consecutive defeat.

Joe Milton completed 18 of 34 passes for 169 yards and ran for 64 more in his first start. Jameis Winston’s touchdown pass to Isaiah Likely put New York ahead 13-8 while J.J. McCarthy was out with a hip injury; McCarthy returned. Dominic Zvada made four field goals, including kicks from 53 and 49 yards.

November 8 update: the starting decision and inactive lists

Philadelphia’s Sunday inactive report confirms Joe Milton as its starting quarterback against the Giants. DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks are unavailable, leaving Milton without two starting receivers for his first career start. Kickoff is 1 p.m. EST at Lincoln Financial Field.

The Giants list Cam Skattebo inactive after the running back was doubtful with a hamstring injury. Charlie Jones, who had been questionable, is not on the inactive list. Tyrone Tracy Jr. remains on injured reserve; New York elevated Phil Mafah from the practice squad for the game.

The original report

The Giants are preparing to face another Philadelphia quarterback. Joe Milton will replace Tanner McKee on Sunday, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Wednesday. Milton would become the Eagles’ third starter this season.

Philadelphia is 2-6 after six consecutive losses. McKee started the last three games, throwing two touchdown passes and two interceptions. Nick Sirianni had said Monday that McKee would remain the starter, making Wednesday’s reported decision a change of direction within the same week.

Milton joined Philadelphia from Dallas’ practice squad on October 16, giving him fewer than three weeks with his new team before the scheduled start.

Sunday’s viewing details

The game is Sunday, November 8, at Lincoln Financial Field, with kickoff at 1 p.m. EST. The Eagles’ official viewing guide lists FOX for the New York and Philadelphia markets, with Joe Davis, Greg Olsen and Pam Oliver on the broadcast. WFAN 101.9 carries the Giants’ radio call. Philadelphia will wear Kelly Green, while New York is listed in its Vintage Color Rush uniforms.