Isaiah Likely knows the history between the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles runs deep, but he refuses to let the past dictate the present. The Giants tight end has a single, clear objective for the matchup on Sunday, Nov. 8, at Lincoln Financial Field. He wants his team to leave the game with a win, regardless of the long road of losses that came before. “We’re just always trying to have the mindset of leaving 1-0,” Likely said in a recent interview, according to Sports Illustrated.
The Giants have not won a road game in Philadelphia since Oct. 27, 2013, a dry spell that now stretches across 13 years. That losing streak includes 13 straight defeats in the City of Brotherly Love, a fact that weighs heavily on the division rivalry. Likely insists that the team must focus on the task at hand rather than the weight of the history books. “I feel like every win should be the team’s mindset, whether you haven’t won in Philly in 13 years, whether we beat the opponent earlier this year and you got to play them again,” Likely said.
A New Quarterback Changes the Game
The Eagles offense looks different this week after losing Jalen Hurts for the season to blood clots. They are turning to Joe Milton, a player known for his strong arm and ability to run with the ball. Giants defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson expects Philadelphia to use Milton’s athleticism to create plays. “They’re going to do certain things they want to do with him because he’s an athletic guy,” Wilson said, according to Sports Illustrated. The Giants defense will need to stay alert because some of the plays used for Hurts might return with Milton under center.
While the Eagles have struggled with injuries and a poor offensive line, they remain dangerous. The team has lost six straight games and has been outgained by 889 yards during that stretch. Yet, the arrival of Milton brings a new dynamic that the Giants cannot ignore. Some fans in Philadelphia have even joked about the quarterback switch, noting that the move from Tanner McKee to Milton means they do not have to watch McKee anymore.
The Stakes for Big Blue
A 4-2-1 record after seven season games marks the climb Giants fans have observed for their team. A victory on Sunday would mark the fifth win of the year, surpassing their total from 2025. The team has signed Likely to a three-year, $40 million contract, and he has become a top target for quarterbacks Jaxson Dart, Jameis Winston, and J.J. McCarthy. Proving his offensive worth, he recorded five touchdowns, 395 yards, and 41 receptions.
Breaking the 13-year road losing streak in Philadelphia would be a massive step for the NFC East standings. The Giants enter the game as favorites, but the hostile environment at Lincoln Financial Field presents a real challenge. The team must execute its game plan perfectly to avoid another loss in a city where they have struggled for over a decade. The Giants will face the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 1 p.m.
