Eagles Drop Seventh Straight as Joe Milton Struggles in Debut

The Philadelphia Eagles finished their ninth game with only 220 total yards of offense, marking their longest losing streak since 2012. The team fell to the New York Giants on Sunday, extending a seven-game slide that has left them with a 2-7 record.

Joe Milton, a quarterback signed from the Dallas Cowboys practice squad three weeks ago, made his first start under these conditions. He was flagged for a false start on the opening play of the game and faced a sack on the final snap. His performance mirrored the inefficiency seen in previous starts by Tanner McKee and Jalen Hurts earlier in the season.

Milton completed 18 of 34 passes for 169 yards without a touchdown or an interception. He was sacked seven times, and his receivers dropped at least four passes. Despite the aerial struggles, he contributed 64 rushing yards on the ground, including a 24-yard run. Head coach Nick Sirianni noted that Milton made plays with his feet and gave players opportunities downfield.

The Giants utilized two quarterbacks to rally past the Eagles in the final moments. The offensive line allowed the opposing defense to pressure Milton repeatedly, while the running game stalled. Star running back Saquon Barkley was limited to 1.7 yards per carry on 13 attempts. Rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon dropped two easy passes when a victory was still within reach.

Sirianni addressed the media more than 70 minutes after the game ended. He declined to provide specific details on potential coaching changes but acknowledged the team's struggles. "It's not Sean; it's all of us," Sirianni said, referring to offensive coordinator Sean Mannion. "It starts with me. The correct question there to me is, 'do you think you've done a good enough job?' Obviously, I haven't done a good enough job."

The Eagles enter the bye week facing a potential roster overhaul at the upcoming NFL trade deadline. Mannion remains under pressure as the team has not exceeded 341 total yards in a game this season. That mark was reached in Week 2 against Tennessee, which remains Philadelphia's most recent victory.

The schedule becomes difficult immediately after the break. The Eagles will host the Pittsburgh Steelers, who are 6-2 and lead the AFC North. Milton expressed confidence that the team will continue working to improve. "Seeing them tonight, still got that excitement on their face, knowing that it's not over," Milton said. "It's great to see."

The offense recorded its first first down of the second half in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game. Sirianni stated his job is to support the players and improve the team internally. "I don't think you change just to change," he added. The team will now prepare for its next matchup without the benefit of game film from a winning performance.