NFL NFC Divisional Round Preview: Philadelphia vs. New York Giants

by Elizabeth Fairview  |  January 9th, 2009
New York Giants
The New York Giants open the playoffs Sunday with a Divisional Round game against the red-hot Philadelphia Eagles, who despite being the last seed in the conference should pose a formidable challenge for their NFC East rivals. (AP Images)

Earlier in the season Donovan McNabb helped the Eagles win 20-14 to deal New York its only home loss of the season.

Like all Giants opponents, the Eagles will be focused on containing Brandon Jacobs and Derrick Ward. Philadelphia succeeded at doing that in December, limiting New York to 88 yards on the ground.

As important as stopping the run will be for the Eagles, it's just as critical for the Giants when it comes to Brian Westbrook.

The 4-point favored Giants have won three of the last four meetings and six of nine. The teams have only met three times in the playoffs, with the Eagles winning 23-20 at home Jan. 7, 2007 in a wild-card game.

 
 
 

 

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