Eagles vs Giants

After watching the onslaught of college bowl games, I am finally able to fully concentrate on the Eagles/Giants playoff match up this weekend. The Eagles have turned around their season and head into the playoffs winners of five in a row. The Giants enter the playoffs loosing six of their last eight.


On defense the Eagles need to stop Tiki Barber. That's really it. Jeremy Shockey has been a non factor and is injured. Plexico is a threat but is only as good as his QB. Brian Dawkins has been playing amazing and I predict another forced turnover.

On offense, the Eagles will continue to run a more balanced attack. If the Eagles continue to go on long drives, and get an early lead, the Giants will be forced to throw. Eli Manning is clearly very shaky and the Giants team is undisciplined. The Eagles fans will be rowdy and force some false starts.

My only concern is that the Giants might be playing for Coach Coughlin's job. Also, Tiki Barber's never ending retirement campaign may put some fire in the Giants. However with the Eagles at home and on a hot streak, I predict at 27-17 win.

Besides, would you root for a team with these players? Is that Semen on Eli's lips?