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NFL·LINEUPS·November 6, 2026 12:17 PM ET

Joe Milton to make first NFL start as Eagles turn to fourth quarterback

Philadelphia enters on a six-game losing streak at 2-6.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 11m1 min read
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What happened: Joe Milton will make his first career NFL start for the Philadelphia Eagles, becoming the franchise's fourth starting quarterback during the 2026 season. Across the division, the New York Giants have started three different quarterbacks through seven games.

Why it matters: Despite cycling through three starters, New York leads the NFC East race at 4-2-1 as the conference's No. 3 seed. Philadelphia has lost six consecutive games to fall to 2-6, prompting continued rotation at the position.

By the numbers: New York holds the NFC's No. 3 seed at 4-2-1 despite three quarterback changes, while Philadelphia has dropped six straight games to fall to 2-6 as the No. 16 seed.

What to watch: Milton leads the Philadelphia offense into Week 10 looking to snap the six-game slide. New York returns to action aiming to protect its division lead.

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