By Dalton Del Don
Looking back: The teams split the season series, with the road team prevailing both times. The most recent matchup was just one month ago, when the Eagles won 20-14 in New York. Extreme wind conditions resulted in Philadelphia running it far more than usual, and the Giants were just then adjusting to the Plaxico Burress fiasco. Despite finishing the year with 42 sacks, New York has recorded zero during two games against the Eagles this season.
Looking ahead: Philadelphia enters 5-1 over its last six games, while New York is 1-3 over its past four contests. Make no mistake, the Eagles’ defense is the best in the NFC, and the loss of Burress will be felt Sunday. Still, the Giants led the NFL with 5.0 YPC, setting an NFL record in the process. Brandon Jacobs (knee) should be back to health, which is big news in a likely low scoring affair. Brian Westbrook is simply nowhere near the weapon he can be with his current health status, and Donovan McNabb has gotten just 6.4 YPA with an 8:8 TD:INT ratio on the road this year. Expect the Giants to move on.
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