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Millionaires--Philadelphia
Philadelphia will want to make a statement in tonight's game. The New York Giants can clinch a playoff spot for the first time since 2011 with a win over the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles (5-9) will play the role of spoiler against their East Division rivals and have what it takes. They are 0-5 in division play but all 5 losses have been by 7 points or less. The Eagles running game will get a boost from running back Darren Sproles, who was cleared after undergoing concussion protocol. Philadelphia averages 112.9 yards on the ground and 227.5 in the air. Overall, the Giants don’t rank very high in terms of total defense. Fourteen teams have allowed fewer yards than New York, and they aren’t in the top five against either the run or the pass. The Giants haven’t scored more than 17 points in their last three games, and they rank 27th in total offense. The Giants will be without running back Shane Vereen who reinjured his triceps in the 17-6 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. New York is just 3-3 on the road this season, while going 2-2-2 ATS. History seems to repeat in division games and should give momentum tonight for this upset. The Eagles have outscored the Giants 54-7 in the last two games they've hosted New York at Lincoln Financial Field. Giants quarterback Eli Manning's five career losses against the Eagles are his most against any opponent, as are his 26 career interceptions thrown against Philadelphia.
Millionaires--Philadelphia
Philadelphia will want to make a statement in tonight's game. The New York Giants can clinch a playoff spot for the first time since 2011 with a win over the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles (5-9) will play the role of spoiler against their East Division rivals and have what it takes. They are 0-5 in division play but all 5 losses have been by 7 points or less. The Eagles running game will get a boost from running back Darren Sproles, who was cleared after undergoing concussion protocol. Philadelphia averages 112.9 yards on the ground and 227.5 in the air. Overall, the Giants don’t rank very high in terms of total defense. Fourteen teams have allowed fewer yards than New York, and they aren’t in the top five against either the run or the pass. The Giants haven’t scored more than 17 points in their last three games, and they rank 27th in total offense. The Giants will be without running back Shane Vereen who reinjured his triceps in the 17-6 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. New York is just 3-3 on the road this season, while going 2-2-2 ATS. History seems to repeat in division games and should give momentum tonight for this upset. The Eagles have outscored the Giants 54-7 in the last two games they've hosted New York at Lincoln Financial Field. Giants quarterback Eli Manning's five career losses against the Eagles are his most against any opponent, as are his 26 career interceptions thrown against Philadelphia.
