Giants win in Philadelphia, coach says team not seeking quick-fix trade

The New York Giants broke a 13-year winless streak in Philadelphia on Sunday, beating the Eagles 19-11 despite injuries across the roster. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who completed 12 of 19 passes for 127 yards after briefly leaving the field with a hip injury, led the offense, and Jameis Winston contributed the game’s only touchdown.

"Trainers and the docs said he was good, and he said he was ready to go," Giants head coach John Harbaugh said of McCarthy’s return.

Harbaugh noted that the team’s running-back depth remains a work in progress, with Cam Skattebo out, Devin Singletary receiving a career-high 21 carries, and practice-squad player Gregory Desrosiers seeing limited action. Although the roster’s gaps could prompt trade talks, Harbaugh emphasized that the Giants are not pursuing a short-term fix.

"It’s got to make sense, short-term and long-term. We’re not just going to go for a short-term fix at an exorbitant cost," he said. "Usually, when you do that sort of thing, it doesn’t work out for you."

He added that any potential deal would need to fit the team’s overall strategy and that success depends on momentum rather than a single acquisition.

The Giants now lead the NFC East, holding a lead over Dallas and facing a schedule that includes upcoming games against Washington, the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Indianapolis Colts. Their defense ranks ninth in yards allowed, providing a solid foundation as the team aims to return to the playoffs for the first time since the 2022 season.