Giants Beat Eagles 19-11 Behind Reese

New York's defense forced seven sacks and a key fumble as the Giants improved to 5-2-1 on the season.

Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Football

The New York Giants defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 19-11 in Week 9 in Philadelphia. The Giants' record improved to 5-2-1 on the season.

Why it matters

The win pushes the Giants further into contention in the NFC race while exposing an Eagles offense that struggled to move the ball. Philadelphia's loss, with its backup quarterback in the lineup, raises questions about its depth when key players are out.

Arvell Reese recorded 12 tackles, three sacks and a forced fumble, with his strip-sack of Joe Milton III coming in 2.29 seconds. The Giants recorded seven sacks of Milton, while Jameis Winston completed six of eight passes for 71 yards and a 141.1 passer rating.

The players

Arvell Reese

A New York Giants linebacker whose 12 tackles, three sacks and forced fumble were a central part of the defensive effort in this win.

Isaiah Likely

A New York Giants tight end who scored the team's only touchdown and set a new career-high with 46 receptions this season.

The details

Arvell Reese's strip-sack of Joe Milton III forced a fumble that Micah McFadden recovered for the Giants. Isaiah Likely caught five passes for 53 yards and the Giants' only touchdown, setting a new career-high with 46 receptions on the season.

Week 9: Giants defeat Eagles 19-11 in Philadelphia.

Season Trajectory

The Giants' win moves them to 5-2-1 and strengthens their position in the NFC playoff picture during the middle of the season. Philadelphia's defeat with a backup quarterback at the helm complicates its standing in the same race.

Fantasy managers who rostered Isaiah Likely now have a tight end with a 46-reception season total to build around. Reese's three-sack, forced-fumble performance also makes him a player to track in defensive scoring formats.

The takeaway

The Giants' defensive pressure on a backup quarterback was the difference in this game, showing how depth and pressure can decide close contests. Readers tracking the NFC race should watch how both teams adjust their lineups.