Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles visit the New York Giants led by rookie quarterback Jaxon Dart in what should be an exciting Thursday Night Football showdown taking place in The Big Apple tonight.

NFL Week 5 begins with the New York Giants hosting the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday Night Football tonight. Start time, NFL TV schedule and how to watch.

Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell did not name a starting quarterback for Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, nor did he “want to put a percentage” on J.J. McCarthy’s health on Monday. But the second-year QB participated in Monday’s full-team practice for the first time since suffering a right high ankle sprain on Sept.

"The Vikings' quarterback situation is murky, to say the least," said Tom Pelissero on Sunday, noting that J.J. McCarthy still isn't 100% healthy from the high ankle sprain he suffered in Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons, and that Carson Wentz is dealing with a left shoulder injury that he suffered in London against the Cleveland Browns.

Philadelphia’s top edge rusher Nolan Smith was placed on injured reserve last month with a triceps strain and can’t return until the Packers game on Nov. 10. Smith suffered the injury in the Eagles’ Week 3 win over the Los Angeles Rams.

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 14: Za'Darius Smith #52 of the Philadelphia Eagles sacks Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter in the game at Arrowhead Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) Getty Images

Amid the Philadelphia Eagles' two-game skid, some reportedly are wondering if tensions will boil over for star receiver A.J. Brown.

After a weekend to regroup, the Eagles return to work on Monday. They play the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in a game that will become, as Jordan Mailata said, a “gut check.” How the Eagles respond will reveal much about that team. With that in mind, here are eight Eagles thoughts to begin the week…