The Philadelphia Eagles’ losing streak reached seven games with a 19–11 defeat to the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field in Week 9. The loss dropped Philadelphia to 2–7 heading into its bye week and marked the Giants’ first win in Philadelphia since 2013.
The NFL later fined three Eagles players for actions during the game. Linebacker Zack Baun was fined $6,750 for unnecessary roughness involving use of the helmet. Safety Andrew Mukuba received a $9,041 fine for an unnecessary-roughness hit on a defenseless player, while linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. was fined $6,428 for tripping. The three penalties totaled $22,219.
## Baun and Mukuba Fined for Plays That Drew No Flags
Baun’s fine followed a collision with Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy early in the third quarter. McCarthy kept the ball on a run and lowered his shoulder toward Baun, who led with his helmet and struck the quarterback in the side and lower abdomen. Officials did not flag the play, but it drew attention after the game.
Both players left the game after the collision. McCarthy went to the locker room with a hip injury, and backup Jameis Winston took over. Winston threw the Giants’ only touchdown, a wide-open five-yard pass to tight end Isaiah Likely. McCarthy later returned to the game, while Baun was evaluated for a back issue before returning to the sideline.
Afterward, McCarthy praised Baun’s hit and said he needed to do a better job protecting himself.
Mukuba’s fine also stemmed from a play that was not penalized during the game. In the first quarter, during a Giants drive that ended with a 49-yard field goal, Mukuba made a helmet-to-helmet hit. The young safety also had a difficult day in coverage, including on the play that left Likely open in the end zone for the Giants’ touchdown.
## Trotter Fined for Opening-Kickoff Incident
Trotter’s fine came on the opening play of the game. It was another incident involving the linebacker on a kickoff: during Week 5 in London, he and Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Bryan Thomas Jr. were ejected after fighting following the opening kickoff. Officials disqualified both players for continuing non-football actions after the play. The kickoff was wiped out by offsetting penalties.
Trotter, the son of four-time Pro Bowl linebacker Jeremiah Trotter, had been expected to start that day ahead of Jihaad Campbell. Against the Giants, he made an impact elsewhere on the field, finishing with 11 tackles and a forced fumble.
Defensive tackle Jordan Davis, who received a personal-foul flag for a late hit on McCarthy in the second quarter, was not among the players fined.
