What happened: Giants coach John Harbaugh said quarterback J.J. McCarthy insisted on coming back into the game against the Eagles after sustaining a hip injury during it. New York won 19-11 at Philadelphia on Sunday.
Why it matters: The win moved the Giants to 5-2-1 in 2026 through 8 games, with a two-game winning streak and the No. 3 seed. The Eagles fell to 2-7, their seventh straight loss.
By the numbers: McCarthy has completed 31 of 49 passes for 495 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception in 2026 through 3 games.
What to watch: McCarthy's availability for the Giants' next game is the item to track.