Game ball, three stars, and snap count analysis: Week 9, Eagles vs. Giants
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Key Points:
- In Week 9 against the New York Giants, the Philadelphia Eagles played 70 offensive snaps and 67 defensive snaps, with Joe Milton starting at quarterback and showing limited impact given his recent signing.
- Running back Saquon Barkley played 41 snaps despite being clearly hurt, raising questions about his usage in a losing season, while Elijah Mitchell saw 29 snaps.
- Wide receivers Makai Lemon and Darius Cooper each played 65 snaps, with Lemon recording 6 catches for 61 yards but also two costly drops; key receivers DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks remained injured.
- Dallas Goedert led tight ends with 57 snaps, and a potential trade deadline move involving him is speculated to benefit both the Eagles and Goedert’s career prospects.
- On defense, Zack Baun earned game ball honors despite leaving with a back injury, Jeremiah Trotter and Jalen Carter also received recognition, and the interior defensive line showed a strong performance after recent struggles.
