New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles Prediction on October 9, 2025

Match info

This game of the 2025 NFL regular season’s Week 6 between the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles carries weight on multiple levels. First, it’s a division game (NFC East), so the result impacts both teams’ hopes in the division standings and in any tiebreaker races in the new season of the strongest men’s American football league in the world.

Second, the Eagles are entering the season as heavy favorites on any American football sportsbook and likely contenders, while the Giants are trying to rebound from a rough start — a win here could serve as a statement or momentum shifter.

Third, matchups in October often begin to define trajectories: a strong showing by New York could inject belief into their season, whereas a stumble by “Philly” could expose vulnerabilities in their title aspirations.

Finally, the Eagles–Giants rivalry is deeply rooted and emotionally charged, amplified by geography (New York vs. Philadelphia) and decades of competitive history. This “episode” of the rivalry – the NFL rivalry – will set off on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 8:45 p.m. ET (Eastern Time, local time) at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (just outside New York City).

Meeting statistics

Current form & playstyle: New York Giants

The Giants have endured a challenging start to 2025. As of this matchup, they stand at 1–4 for the season. Their single victory came against the L.A. Chargers in Week 4, but the losses — especially the more recent one to New Orleans — have underscored persistent issues. In that Saints game, New York was undone by turnovers: two interceptions, multiple fumbles, and an 86-yard fumble return for a touchdown turned the tide against them.

In terms of style, the Giants are in a transitional phase. Their offense is being led by rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, with backs like Cam Skattebo carrying substantial workloads. The running game is a steadier piece, but pass protection and ball security have been problematic. They rely on a physical, grinding style when they can run effectively, but mistakes in the passing game have undermined consistency.

Defensively, the Giants lean on a 3-4 base under defensive coordinator Shane Bowen (as per depth chart reports). Their front seven includes established names like Dexter Lawrence (as a nose tackle) anchoring the interior. The defense tries to stay aggressive, seeking negative plays and pressure, but it has struggled to control big plays and has occasionally been overmatched in one-on-one matchups, especially when the offense gives up short fields. The secondary must contend with occasional breakdowns and communication issues under pressure.

In short, the Giants are trying to build consistency under a young offense, but they remain error-prone, with defense still fighting to keep them in games.

Current form & playstyle: Philadelphia Eagles

By contrast, the Eagles have entered 2025 with high expectations — and so far, a strong start. They enter Week 6 with a 4–1 record. In their first five games, their offense and defense have hit peaks and valleys, but the wins have come. In Week 5, however, they suffered their first loss — blowing a seemingly comfortable 17–3 lead and falling 21–17 to Denver. That defeat has exposed cracks in their second-half execution and highlighted questions about consistency.

Offensively, the Eagles ground much of their identity through Saquon Barkley, who continues to get a heavy workload in the running game. That creates balance and forces defenses to commit to stopping the run. Behind Barkley, quarterback Jalen Hurts orchestrates play-action and intermediate throws, but the passing game has been somewhat conservative — occasionally frustrated by zone defenses and tight coverage. The receiving corps (A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Dallas Goedert) offers playmaking potential, but internal chemistry and execution are under scrutiny — in particular after the Broncos loss and questions about route-running and focus under pressure.

On defense, the Eagles are built to be stout and opportunistic. With a veteran defensive staff (Vic Fangio as DC) and a roster loaded with experience, they emphasize disruption, edge pressure, and forcing turnovers. Their schemes bend but aim not to break, trusting the front seven and secondary to make reads and adjust in-game. Special teams and situational performance have also been solid, giving Philadelphia an extra edge in close matchups.

Head-to-head

The Eagles–Giants rivalry is one of the NFL’s longest-running and most intense divisional rivalries. The two have met every season since 1933, ensuring a dense head-to-head ledger. As of the last count, Philadelphia leads the all-time series, including regular season and postseason, by a modest margin: 96 wins to 89, with two ties. In regular-season matchups alone, the Eagles have won 93 times, the Giants 87, with two draws. In postseason meetings, the Eagles likewise hold a slight edge (3–2).

Recent meetings have often favored Philadelphia. The current streak (as of the end of 2024) sits with the Eagles winning the last two matchups. Their most recent game was on January 5, 2025 — Philadelphia won 20–13. That game underscored how close these contests typically are; the margin was small, and the game looked competitive until late.

Match analytics

The Eagles remain one of the NFL’s most complete rosters, even after the Week 5 loss to Denver. They possess a balanced offense led by Hurts and Barkley, and their defense ranks among the league’s best in red-zone efficiency. Fangio’s schemes thrive against turnover-prone opponents — and the Giants, with rookie QB Dart still adjusting to the pace of pro defenses, have committed nine turnovers in their last three games.

The Giants are fighting hard and occasionally show flashes — their run game can chew clock, and Dexter Lawrence’s presence on the line gives them moments of defensive resistance. But the offense struggles to sustain drives, and their secondary tends to collapse late when the front seven tires.

Given the form differential, Philadelphia should control time of possession, capitalize on New York’s offensive inconsistency, and generate short-field chances via takeaways. Expect New York to hang around early, but the second-half execution gap will likely tell.

Tip: Spread (incl. overtime), PHI Eagles -7.5 at 1.96 odds on SlotV.