Giants' Blockbuster Trade Seems Inevitable After Win Over Eagles

The New York Giants defeated the Philadelphia Eagles by a score of 19-11 on Sunday in a game that no one will want to rewind unless you wanted to watch Arvell Reese highlights.

This was an ugly affair, and it featured a J.J. McCarthy hip injury that forced him to leave the contest at one point.

McCarthy would return in a gutsy effort, finishing 12-of-19 with 127 yards while carrying the ball four times for 22 yards.

But the real story of this game is that the Giants defeated the Eagles in Philadelphia for the first time since 2013, improving to 5-2-1 in the process and maintaining their stranglehold on first place in the NFC East.

And with the NFL trade deadline looming on Tuesday, a major trade seems imminent for New York ... particularly in its backfield.

Cam Skattebo was sidelined for the Eagles game due to a hamstring injury, and in his stead, Devin Singletary carried the ball 21 times for 31 yards.

Not exactly what the Giants wanted to see from their rushing attack after a breakout affair against the Houston Texans in Week 7.

New York now has a short turnaround, as it will face the Washington Commanders on Thursday. Will Skattebo make it back by then? It remains to be seen.

Tyrone Tracy is on injured reserve, so he isn't an option. And the Giants cut Najee Harris a few weeks ago.

Could a Jonathan Taylor trade be on the horizon? New York has been aggressively pursuing the Indianapolis Colts star for quite some time now, although the Colts giving him 18 touches in their loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday afternoon was a clear indication that no Taylor trade is imminent.

Perhaps the Giants could aim to pluck Breece Hall from the New York Jets? Will they look to go for a cheap impending free agent like Tony Pollard or Tyjae Spears?

I'm not exactly sure what New York will do, and I'm not even necessarily advocating a major trade for a running back. But at this point, after a big win in which the Giants' ground game gave the team next to nothing, you have to think John Harbaugh will be looking to add a halfback over the next couple of days.

A wide receiver trade could also be a possibility. Brian Thomas Jr. could be available, for example. But Malachi Fields has been impactful two games in a row, and Darnell Mooney finally showed some flashes in Philly.

One thing is for sure: the Giants are in the driver's seat to host their first home playoff game in 15 years, and a significant trade seems inevitable as a result.