Week 3, 2011: Eagles vs Giants by EvenMoney

Philadelphia Eagles @ New York Giants will go a long way in determining how strong the NFC East will be this season, and whether all four teams can battle for a playoff spot up until December. This game means much more to the Giants than it does the Eagles because the Eagles are viewed as a lock to win the division unless QuarterBack Michael Vick gets injured.

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Vick did get injured, this past week, and is the key reason why the Eagles are not 2-0. Though Vick fumbled twice and threw an interception, he had the Eagles heading to a 1o-point lead against the Falcons, before he suffered a concussion and left the game.

Up until then, he powered a balanced Eagles’ offense, in which he had thrown his 4^th TouchDown of the season.

HIGHLIGHTS – Eagles vs. Falcons Week 2, 2011

The Eagles are 19^th in total Passing (250.5), 2^nd in total Rushing (184.5 yards), and 6^th in overall Offense.

They bring this against a Giants team that is ranked 19^th in overall defense, but 3^rd against the Rush, limiting opponents to 66.5 yards per game. Where the Giants defense falters is in their inability to get off the field – 15 Passing First Downs per opponent.

HIGHLIGHTS - Giants vs. Rams Week 2, 2011

To beat the Eagles, the New York Giants need a big game from Eli Manning. On the surface since the Eagles ranked 30^th in Rush Defense, it seems to be the logical point of attack. Rushing leads their opponents to eating the clock while not producing much in terms of scoring. And, when a team has to pass, their goal is for short yardage to gain a First Down, especially since the Eagles boast a formidable secondary: Asante Samuel and Nnamdi Asomugha.

When coupled with a defensive line featuring Jason Babin  and Cullen Jenkins, they go on to form the NFL’s 5^th ranked Passing defense, with 9 total Sacks and giving up only 180.5 yards per game.

NFL PICKS Week 3

Eagles (-8.5) Under (48) – Eli is under 60% passing, under 250 yards per game, at a 1:1 TD/Interception ratio.

9/25 1:00 ET At Philadelphia -8.5 NY Giants 48

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