Eagles drop seventh straight

The Philadelphia Eagles gained their first first down of the second half in the fourth quarter. That single milestone capped a performance where the team managed only 220 total yards against the New York Giants. The loss extended Philadelphia's losing streak to seven games, marking the longest run since the 2012 season.

Joe Milton, signed from the Dallas Cowboys practice squad three weeks ago, started at quarterback. He completed 18 of 34 passes for 169 yards. He was sacked seven times and had no touchdown passes or interceptions. His receivers dropped at least four passes during the contest. Milton also rushed for 64 yards on the ground, including a 24 yard run.

The offensive production mirrored the struggles of previous starters. Tanner McKee was benched after three starts, and Jalen Hurts ended his season with blood clots in his lungs. The quarterback position has seen three changes, yet the results remain consistent. The Giants used two quarterbacks to rally past the Eagles on Sunday.

Running back Saquon Barkley was held to 1.7 yards per carry on 13 attempts. Rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon dropped two easy passes while a victory was still within reach. The Eagles have not exceeded 341 total yards in a game this season. They hit that mark in Week 2 against Tennessee, which remains their most recent win.

Head coach Nick Sirianni spoke to reporters more than 70 minutes after the game ended. He took extra time to talk to his players before addressing the media. Sirianni declined to provide specifics on potential coaching changes or roster moves. He placed responsibility on the entire staff rather than just offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, who remained on the hot seat.

"It's not Sean; it's all of us," Sirianni said. "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. We all have things we've got to figure out."

The Eagles enter their bye week with a 2-7 record. They face the Pittsburgh Steelers, who lead the AFC North with a 6-2 record, upon their return. The team faces the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday. Sirianni noted that the players still showed excitement despite the defeat. "Seeing them tonight, still got that excitement on their face, knowing that it's not over," Milton said. "It's great to see."

Milton admitted the hope might be premature for a third stringer new to the team. He described his role as trying to get better and closer. Sirianni stated that his job is to support the players and look internally first. "I don't think you change just to change," he added. The Eagles must now figure out how to stop the bleeding before their next game.