Joe Milton first-half takeaways: Eagles QB flashes athleticism

Joe Milton made his first Philadelphia start against the Giants and gave the Eagles a different look in the first half, generating points but also inconsistencies. He went 8 of 14 for 87 yards and added five rushes for 24 as Philadelphia held an 8-6 halftime lead on Sunday. Milton’s mobility extended the Eagles’ only touchdown drive, highlighted by a 19-yard scramble on third down that kept the possession alive. He also threw a key pass to set up a Darius Cooper opportunity and then powered into the end zone for a two-point conversion to create a halftime margin. However, three sacks, a lost fumble, and stalled possessions limited separation. Philadelphia converted 3 of 9 third downs.