[Blaze92585]

First I will let you know I am a life long eagles fan and season ticket holder. With that said I keep my bias out of bets because following your heart in sports will leave your pocket empty. Easiest way to do that is just not to bet on games the team you like are in, which is what I do mostly, but its the playoffs so lets be serious.

Onto the analysis. Philly is definitely going to rush the ball in this game. Andy learned in the hard way in the 1st match up and positively 2nd matchup in the season that rushing the ball against the giants is a must. The Giants have a pass rush that can cause problems for the best of O-lines. Philly's O-line didn't look great last week but then again that was against the D line of the Vikings which isn't too bad with Jared Allen at end and the Williams brothers in the middle (only 1 last week). Andy stayed away from the run in the first game with Westbrook only having 13 rush attempts for 26 yards. Andy stressed the run in the 2nd matchup giving the ball to Westbrook 33 times for 131. This will be a continued theme in the third match up. Also Buckhalter has been getting stronger as the season progresses. On the topic of multiple running backs i will continue on to one of the best running backs by committee in the league.

Jacobs+Ward=Scary Good. These three compliment each other real well and have cause philly problems in the past. In the first matchup they torched the eagles. In the second matchup philly was more disciplined and held the combo to a moderate 91 yards. I think the giants will be pushing the run as their passing attack has lost its big play presense with my man Plex (a.k.a. Chedder Bob) shooting himself in the leg. Jacobs is a beast that almost always breaks the first tackle. Ward bring a speed presense and decent hands to make moves out of the backfield for a change of pace. A positive for Philly is that Jacobs has been banged up and only played in 3 of the last 6 games. Down side is he has had three weeks to rest his injuries since he last played. He still wont be at 100%.

In terms of the passing game I actually like the Eagles more right now. As I said with Chedder Bob shooting himself in the leg the Giants definitely lost some pop in their passing game. Hixon has stepped up as he could but his talent level is just no where near the level of Plex. Eli is a question mark if he is going to perform like he did in the playoffs last year or continue his play as of late (under 200 yards passing past 4 weeks).

The Eagles have speed in Curtis and Jackson. With big catch playmaker Baskett (max 3 balls thrown to him a game). I along with every other philly fan I know like Celek more than L.J. Smith. Celek proved a lot last week coming up with some big receptions in an intense playoff game. Look for more of Celek this week. McNabb will throw some balls in the ground as usual but seems to be more elusive (big benefit against Giants) and overall game has improved towards the end of the season. Ball security is always a question with McNabb.

Defenses are pretty solid on both sides:
Up front I give the advantage to NY but not by much. Osi can take over a game if he is able to beat his man. Tra Thomas will have to use his experience against Osi because Osi is too quick against the aging Thomas. The Eagles like to rotate tons of ends for constant speed. Patterson and Bunkley are both much improved this season and have become a good tandum blocking up the middle.

Linebackers there is no question the Giants are better. Much more experience and Pierce can give you internal bleeding if he has a straight on tackle. The eagles have speed at their linebackers and will rely on Jim Johnson coming up with the right blitzing schemes to neutralize the opponent.

Secondary goes to the Eagles. Probowlers Samuel and Dawkins with a great cover man in Brown and the high energy Mikell. Not too mention they have an ex probowler in Shepperd coming off the bench. Plex always took advatage of Sheldon Brown and had his way all game. Him being out is once again a big plus to this match up. The Giants secondary is defintely defense but philly has that advatage.

In terms of the coaches I think both coaches are marshmellows and I have no idea how either of them could ever get anyone pumped about anything. The defensive coordinators are great with Jim Johnson being an old school guy with new school blitzes and Steve Spagnola being one of the hottest commodities out there and surely will be a head coach next season.

Overall I am really looking forward to this game. It should be a battle in all aspects of the game. I don't really see anyone taking off this game and pounding the other team. This is why I like the points, that happens to fall on the eagles. Either team can win this game and it wouldn't surprise me in the slightest bit. The blowout by one side or a high scoring affair would.

[pinnacle212]

I think the same thing happens in this game as in the first game. Eagles lose. You will here everybody tell you that Jacobsin did not play in the second game. If you put Eli by himself it will not work. They are going to pound and pound and pound. Then they will catch Dawkins peeking in the backfield. If the Eagles stick Westbrook in the backfield with McNabb like they did against the Vikings it will be a long night. Your too best players in the same spot. Coughlin is better it took Reid until the 3rd Quarter to figure out he could not put both of his best players in the same spot. Screen remember.

Coaching: Advantage Giants.
Defense Line: Advantage Giants
Secondary: Advantage Eagles.
Running Backs: Adv. Giants.
QB: Adv. Eagles
LB: Advantage Giants
OL: Eagles slightly
WR: Adv Giants barely

[riggs]

Originally Posted by pinnacle212

I think the same thing happens in this game as in the first game. Eagles lose. You will here everybody tell you that Jacobsin did not play in the second game. If you put Eli by himself it will not work. They are going to pound and pound and pound. Then they will catch Dawkins peeking in the backfield. If the Eagles stick Westbrook in the backfield with McNabb like they did against the Vikings it will be a long night. Your too best players in the same spot. Coughlin is better it took Reid until the 3rd Quarter to figure out he could not put both of his best players in the same spot. Screen remember.

Coaching: Advantage Giants.
Defense Line: Advantage Giants
Secondary: Advantage Eagles.
Running Backs: Adv. Giants.
QB: Adv. Eagles
LB: Advantage Giants
OL: Eagles slightly
WR: Adv Giants barely

You think Philly's O-Line is better than the Giants?

[EastsidaProduct]

Is it just me or does anyone see the irony of this game? I'm talking about the fact that last year the Giants were the lowest seed heading in to the playoffs and faced a number 1 team. They won the game and advanced. How ironic would it be that this year the opposite would occur? I can't help but think and feel the the Giants' season is over not because history has a funny way of repeating itself, in some degree. But that this years' Eagles can be compared to last year's "eye of the tiger" mentality of the G-men. With all the drama that Philly has endured they still managed to get themselves together and play as a team. There's no doubt in my mind that Philly wins this game by the skin of their teeth...

[Blaze92585]

Originally Posted by EastsidaProduct

Is it just me or does anyone see the irony of this game? I'm talking about the fact that last year the Giants were the lowest seed heading in to the playoffs and faced a number 1 team. They won the game and advanced. How ironic would it be that this year the opposite would occur? I can't help but think and feel the the Giants' season is over not because history has a funny way of repeating itself, in some degree. But that this years' Eagles can be compared to last year's "eye of the tiger" mentality of the G-men. With all the drama that Philly has endured they still managed to get themselves together and play as a team. There's no doubt in my mind that Philly wins this game by the skin of their teeth...

I like where your heads at and agree with you. Like I said in the first post I think this will be a close game and I think philly will come out on top. Jimmy J is bringing the heat all day to keep hitting Eli until he cries.

[G's pks]

I like the Giants here, even though Philly has been good to me. The eagles barely scraped through a crappy vikes team. They should have the vikes play ball st. It looked like Philly could not adjust to the vikes stacking the line and should have been able to shred the vikes pitiful pass defense. The giants should be well rested and win by 10.

[BCaldwell32]

Originally Posted by G's pks

I like the Giants here, even though Philly has been good to me. The eagles barely scraped through a crappy vikes team. They should have the vikes play ball st. It looked like Philly could not adjust to the vikes stacking the line and should have been able to shred the vikes pitiful pass defense. The giants should be well rested and win by 10.

It's all about matchups!!!! I'm sick of hearing everone say the Eagles looked bad in win over Vikings!!! Yhe Vikings are not a very good team I agree but their defensive line is insanely good, as a matter of fact best in the league against the run. Philly needs to run first and establish the pass throughout the game which plays right into the Vikings defense and that is why they struggled. Philly will be able to run much more effectively against the Gmen and I see them winning this game in the 4th quarter after wearing down the giants defense.

Philly 24 Giants 20

[G's pks]

Originally Posted by BCaldwell32

It's all about matchups!!!! I'm sick of hearing everone say the Eagles looked bad in win over Vikings!!! Yhe Vikings are not a very good team I agree but their defensive line is insanely good, as a matter of fact best in the league against the run. Philly needs to run first and establish the pass throughout the game which plays right into the Vikings defense and that is why they struggled. Philly will be able to run much more effectively against the Gmen and I see them winning this game in the 4th quarter after wearing down the giants defense.

Philly 24 Giants 20

I agree it should be an interesting game...but unless Philly is on top of their game, they will be in trouble. Yes the vikes defend the run and even have AP... It is the rest of the team from Qb down that needs an overhaul. I had the eagles and just thought the eagles should of had a better game plan. T. Jackson as usual made some dumb mistakes, but I really think the eagles thought he would make even more! I have not put anything on any games yet.... On the other side of the coin, what do the gmen need to do to win,,, I think 18-25 passes max by Manning, and the rest of the game pounding the ball. So it looks like similar game plans. I think it will be decided by turnovers...just wish I had a crystal ball! Good luck

[Jmoney]

not so much an analysis but....
Giants Roll the Eagles by 10...be careful you eagle teasers! Tellin you the Giants win this one regardless by 10 or not! Jacobs alone beats the Eagles, nevermind the rest of the talent on the team! <shrugs> guess we'll see. Public is runnin down on the Eagles line at +4, the line hasnt budged for any of the 4 games!

[Blaze92585]

Originally Posted by Jmoney

not so much an analysis but....
Giants Roll the Eagles by 10...be careful you eagle teasers! Tellin you the Giants win this one regardless by 10 or not! Jacobs alone beats the Eagles, nevermind the rest of the talent on the team! <shrugs> guess we'll see. Public is runnin down on the Eagles line at +4, the line hasnt budged for any of the 4 games!

I know I can't believe the line hasn't moved on a single game. It's the NFL playoffs you know there is plenty money being thrown at it. Probably goes to show just how tough some of these games are going to be to pick. With that said I still can't see the Giants winning by 10. The other two games were decided by an average of 5.5 ppg. These teams know each other, and know each other well at that, the games are always hard fought and gut wrenching as an eagles fan. Points are looking good hear, especially with a tease to 10.

[Snevens88]

What are u a ****kkennn retard!!!!!!!!!!!!! Osi umenyoura a stupid idiot is out on i.r.....injured reserved donkeyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[Blaze92585]

Originally Posted by Snevens88

What are u a ****kkennn retard!!!!!!!!!!!!! Osi umenyoura a stupid idiot is out on i.r.....injured reserved donkeyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

This is true and for me to forget something as big as that you can call me a ****kkennn retard, I deserve it. Only more the reason to like the eagles and the points though.

[Jmoney]

there are many many reasons I could state to back up my pick. but the only one I'll say for now is you say the past 2 games were determined by 5 points. answer me this...did the giants have anything to play for last time they seen the eagles? but like you said, Im gonna take my chances on a 10pointer for a lil safety net, for the most part either direction you take it is good BUT if someone is gonna implode and get rolled DD it'll be the eagles. The giants really didnt have much to play for at the end of the season. Probably even wouldnt of cared to lose to CARI for homefield as they went on a killing spree as road dawgs last season IM sure we all remember. To each his own but I cant see my boys fallin to the clutches of a team who "tied" the bengals LOL and scored 3 points against the Redskins and BARELY squeeked that win last week against the Vikes. Thats a NFC Champ Contender? I just cant see it. Seriously, both of these teams play each other hard, yes. One day a team comes out to play like a SB contender (jets titans) then the next they get rolled over. Any given Sunday...but I think the G-men walk with this one <shrugs>

I also feel the lines havent moved because the house got owned last week with those kiddy lines and is lookin to make a piece a the pie back!

[BigPat]

I like the over here buying .5 points to get to 39.5