Giants keep rolling as Skattebo redeems himself — NFC East roundup

For now, the NFC East runs through New York. The Giants’ 27-21 win over the Houston Texans pushes them to 4-2, comfortably ahead of the 2-4 Philadelphia Eagles, who are without Jalen Hurts. As New York stacks wins, Philadelphia is dealing with a sensitive medical situation and an uncertain trade deadline approach.

Giants: McCarthy steps up, Skattebo’s redemption game

The Giants finally found an offensive spark. CBS Sports reports that rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy impressed in his first start for New York, helping power the 27-21 victory over Houston. While the full stat line remains to be detailed, simply delivering in his debut as a starter gives the Giants’ offense a different dimension.

On the ground, Cam Skattebo turned in what CBS Sports dubbed a redemption game. After being benched in Week 6, the running back responded with a stellar outing, rushing for 124 yards and setting up Devin Singletary’s overtime touchdown that revived New York’s run game, according to CBS Sports. Pro Football Rumors notes that Skattebo’s demotion followed ball security concerns, including a costly Week 5 fumble, and that he did not log a single carry in the Week 6 loss to the Saints before being restored to a lead role against Houston, as CBS Sports had also reported pregame.

Eagles: Hurts’ medical saga and a murky deadline plan

In Philadelphia, the main stories are off the field. Pro Football Rumors reports that, after doctors determined Jalen Hurts will miss the rest of the season with a deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli, the NFL Players Association questioned the league’s handling of the matter before the Eagles were cleared of wrongdoing. The NFL and NFLPA are now working toward an investigation into Hurts’ treatment, according to the outlet.

On the roster-building side, the 2-4 Eagles must navigate life without their starting quarterback. Pro Football Rumors adds that general manager Howie Roseman could both buy and sell at the trade deadline, a reflection of a still-open NFC East race despite Philadelphia’s losing record.

Cowboys and Commanders: quiet day, rising pressure

The Dallas Cowboys (2-4) were idle on the field but still found their way into the rumor mill. Pro Football Rumors indicates that Troy Aikman would consider a job with the Cowboys as his Monday Night Football contract nears its end after the upcoming Super Bowl. No specific role or offer has been reported, but the public interest from a franchise icon adds another layer around a struggling team.

The Washington Commanders (1-4) did not generate headlines over the past 24 hours, yet their record underscores the gap between them and the surging Giants, and even a battered Eagles team that remains very much alive in a wide-open division.