The Philadelphia Eagles lost 19-11 to the New York Giants on Sunday, extending their losing streak to seven games in Joe Milton’s first NFL start. Philadelphia enters its bye week at 2-7.
Milton completed 18 of 34 passes for 169 yards and was sacked seven times. The 26-year-old joined the Eagles from the Dallas Cowboys’ practice squad on Oct. 16.
With just over a minute and a half left, the Eagles had a chance to tie the game with a touchdown and two-point conversion. They started at their own 5-yard line and reached the 43 before Milton was sacked on fourth-and-2 with six seconds remaining, ending the game.
Headtopics reported that late in the fourth quarter, Milton scrambled 24 yards for a first down on third-and-8, helping set up a 45-yard field goal.
The Eagles recorded six sacks after totaling 10 in their first eight games. Yahoo! News credits Zack Baun with two; Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, Jonathan Greenard and Nolan Smith each had one. Philadelphia also held the Giants to 80 rushing yards.
