NFL Football BETTING PREVIEW - Philadelphia Eagles @ New York Giants

NFL Football

2025-10-09 - Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants

A Sports Betting Preview by FirstDown

Philadelphia Eagles @ New York Giants
United States : NFL Week 6
Thursday 9th October 2025 - Scheduled 8:15pm
1:15am (British Time)

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Preview

As one of two teams who lost their unbeaten record in Week 5, the Philadelphia Eagles (4-1) are looking to bounce back on a short week when travelling to the Divisional rivals the New York Giants (1-4).

The loss to the Denver Broncos felt like it has been coming for a while and the Eagles will want to get back on the horse immediately. None of the performances this season have been a complete four Quarter success for the Eagles, but the talent has allowed them to make some big plays at key times to help the team win even when not at their best.

Head Coach Nick Sirianni will not want to panic, but the will want to see the Eagles put a strong game on the board before having something of a mini-break before heading back out in Week 7.

Running the ball more efficiently has to be the focus for the team to help them get back to basics, but it has been a slog so far this season. The Offensive Line has not been able to stay healthy, which doesn't help, and Landon Dickerson will be a big miss, although it should not take too much for Saquon Barkley to find the motivation needed to face his former team.

You have to expect the Eagles can have success running the ball against this Giants Defensive Line, although it may be another day when they struggle for consistency in moving the ball through the Running Back.

Jalen Hurts can take the ball and make some gains with his legs, but the Wide Receivers have not been completely on board with some of the play-calling and the Eagles have made a real effort to get the passing game going. AJ Brown had a big outing in Week 5, although he was not able to haul in the Hail Mary pass that would have kept the Eagles unbeaten.

There have been signs of improvement in the passing game and Jalen Hurts is not expected to be under the same pass rush pressure against this Giants team that have struggled to get to the Quarter Back. In the main the Secondary has still been able to hold up, but this Eagles team will give the New York Giants a significant test, even if they have yet to show the form that took them to the Super Bowl.

Injuries have been an issue for the Giants on the Offensive side of the ball, but they are expected to have success running the ball and especially if Jalen Carter is ruled out for the Eagles.

One of the disappointments early this season has been the play at the Line of Scrimmage on both sides of the ball and teams have continued to run the ball efficiently against the Eagles, which should be the case on Thursday Night Football as long as this game is close.

The problem for the Giants is that the Quarter Back has yet to force teams to respect him, whether that is Russell Wilson or Jaxson Dart operating behind Center. The Giants have beaten the Los Angeles Chargers with Dart at Quarter Back, but they were blown out by the struggling New Orleans Saints in Week 5 and the Eagles could sell out to stop the run and force New York to beat them through the air.

It really doesn't help that Malik Nabers is out and Darius Slayton could also be absent for the Giants, which will take away some key Receivers for Jaxson Dart. The Eagles have not really gotten the pass rush ramped up, but Jaxson Dart may not be able to make much use of the time he may be given against this solid Philadelphia Secondary.

Interceptions could be a problem for the young, inexperience Quarter Back in this primetime spot and the short week of preparation certainly does not favour the Giants.

Last year the Giants struggled when facing Divisional rivals and they have already been beaten by the Washington Commanders and Dallas Cowboys.

The Eagles ended with six wins in seven games against NFC East rivals in 2024 and they have already added to that here and they can bounce back from a Week 5 defeat.

Nick Sirianni does not have a good record when trying to pick his team up from a loss, but the Eagles should still be much stronger than the New York Giants. The spread is one that allows a backdoor cover to be in play, but the Giants have struggled for consistency Offensively and it may see the road team pull away for a double digit win to maintain control of the Division.

Prediction

Lay the points with the road favourite in this Divisional game on Thursday Night Football.

The Pick :

New York Giants 17-27 Philadelphia Eagles

FIXED ODDS BETTING :

I'll back Philadelphia Eagles - 7 Points at -114 with Bookmaker.eu