The Philadelphia Eagles (4–1) visit the New York Giants (1–4) in a Thursday Night Football clash at MetLife Stadium. Preview matchups, betting line, weather, and prediction.
Jalen Hurts needs 116 passing yards to enter the top 5 all-time passing leaders for the Philadelphia Eagles
Monumental day in store for Hurts on Thursday Night Football vs the Giants#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/8s0iYeBsRa
— j 🦅 (@JoelBleedsGreen) October 6, 2025
When: Oct. 9, 8:15 p.m. ET
Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford – NJ
Weather:: 54.2 °F,| No Precipitation | 6.3 MPH Wind
TV: Amazon Prime
Spread: NY Giants +7.5
O/U: 41 points
Moneyline: PHI -400 / JAX +310
PHI Eagles vs. NY Giants Game Day Preview
The Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants square off on Thursday Night Football in a key NFC East clash at MetLife Stadium. Philadelphia enters at 4-1 looking to rebound from a late collapse against Denver, while the 1-4 Giants aim to jump-start a sluggish offense behind rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart.
The Eagles are touchdown-plus favorites behind Jalen Hurts, a dominant offensive line, and a balanced attack powered by Saquon Barkley. Their combination of offensive efficiency and relentless pass rush makes them one of the NFC’s most complete teams.
New York continues to search for consistency. Dart has flashed potential but struggled against the Saints, and the loss of Malik Nabers has limited explosive plays. Head coach Brian Daboll’s group must control the clock and protect the football to stay competitive.
Philadelphia has owned this rivalry in recent years, and the gap has only widened at MetLife Stadium. The Giants have gone just 1-1 at home this season after winning only once there in 2024, leaving the clear edge with the visiting Eagles.
Philadelphia Eagles
2025 Record = 4-1 (1st NFC East)
2025 Road Record = 2-0
2025 ATS Record = 3-2
StatementGames NFL Power Ranking = #3
The Eagles admitted something pretty alarming after the loss but there's hope!
🦅 Team rallying together
🤕 O-Line more injured than we thought
✍️ Offense lost their identity…plus everything else around the NFL in Week 5! MORE HERE: https://t.co/htfD2EB0oq pic.twitter.com/nemZHqbqTX
— The Philly Special (@thePHIspecial) October 7, 2025
The Eagles enter Week 6 looking to bounce back after a late collapse against Denver. Jalen Hurts continues to drive one of the NFC’s most complete offenses, combining poise in the pocket with impact as a runner. Saquon Barkley remains a focal point, giving Philadelphia balance behind a veteran offensive line that rarely loses up front.
Defensively, the Eagles’ pass rush is the difference-maker. They’ve pressured quarterbacks at a top-five rate this season and should test Giants rookie Jaxson Dart early.
“Execution has to be sharper, but the foundation is strong. We know who we are—we just have to finish.” – Jalen Hurts (After week 5 loss to Denver Broncos)
NY Giants
2025 Record = 1-4 (4th NFC East)
2025 Home Record = 1-1
2025 ATS Record = 1-4
StatementGames NFL Power Ranking = 29
Giants QB Jaxson Dart (hamstring) upgraded to full participant in estimated practice reporthttps://t.co/YVh7frQSCP pic.twitter.com/ES6v6bgxij
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) October 7, 2025
The Giants enter Thursday night still searching for an offensive rhythm under rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart. He’s shown flashes of potential but continues to face growing pains behind an inconsistent offensive line. Without top wideout Malik Nabers, explosive plays have been scarce, forcing head coach Brian Daboll to lean heavily on the ground game and play-action.
Defensively, linebacker Abdul Carter and the front seven remain bright spots, capable of generating pressure when the offense gives them rest. To stay competitive against Philadelphia, the Giants must protect the football and win early downs — something they’ve struggled to do during their 1-4 start.
“We can be better on first and second down so we can put them in disadvantageous positions so that we can go eat”. – Brian Daboll (This was said in the context of reducing pressure on the Giants’ defensive backs, who were being exposed when the opposing offense was in advantageous third-down situations.)
Eagles vs. Giants Facts
- Philadelphia has won seven straight games against New York, including both matchups last season by a combined score of 61–16.
- The Giants have averaged just 10.8 points per game over their last five meetings with the Eagles.
- Since the start of 2024, the Giants are 2–7 against the spread (ATS) in NFC East contests and 1–6 ATS in their last seven home games.
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NFL Thursday Night Football PREDICTIONS – Diamonds In The Rough:
- New York Giants Over 0 Interceptions
- Saquon Barkley OVER 0.5 Rushing Touchdowns
- Theo Johnson UNDER 30 Receiving Yards
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