Giants Favored in Philly for First Time in 20 Years

The New York Giants are favored to beat the Philadelphia Eagles in their Week 9 matchup, marking the first time since 2013 the Giants have been favored in a game in Philadelphia.

According to FanDuel, the Giants are a 3-point favorite to win on the road, a significant shift from recent years. A Giants victory would be their first in Philadelphia since Eli Manning's time with the team.

The Eagles, currently at 2-6, have struggled this season, losing six consecutive games. Their Week 8 loss to the Washington Commanders was a 27-10 defeat, with opponents scoring at least 20 points in five of the six losses.

Philadelphia's roster has been depleted by injuries, trades, and retirements, including the loss of quarterback Jalen Hurts and running backs Tank Bigsby, Will Shipley, and Dameon Pierce. The team also traded center Cam Jurgens and retired longtime tackle Lane Johnson.

In contrast, the Giants have remained competitive despite their own injury issues, with quarterback Jameis Winston initially leading the team before J.J. McCarthy took over. Head coach John Harbaugh is focused on securing a division title, which would be the Giants' first since 2011.

The Giants have a 4-2-1 record in the division, with their closest rival, Dallas, at 3-5 after a loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Covers.com reports the Giants are 5-2 against the spread this season and 1-1 when favored.