The Giants were able to avenge their Christmas Eve loss in Minnesota with a big win over the Vikings on Sunday. Now, they will get the opportunity to do the same in Philadelphia.
Just two weeks after the regular-season finale which saw the Giants' reserves battle it out with the Eagles starters, the two teams will meet again for the third time this year. Philadelphia pulled out the close victory in Week 18, 22-16, in what was Davis Webb's first career start. The win clinched them the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye.
Every player took part in the team's walk-through practice on Tuesday. Outside linebacker Azeez Ojulari, who left Sunday's win with a quad injury, was listed as a limited participant. So was inside linebacker Landon Collins (ankle), wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins (ankle), cornerback Adoree' Jackson (back), safety Julian Love (hamstring), and cornerback Fabian Moreau (hip). Safety Jason Pinnock, who was ruled out of the win in Minnesota with an injury to his abdomen, was listed as a full participant after coach Brian Daboll told the media the defensive back "turned a corner pretty quick." Practice participation was an estimation on the injury report due to it being a walk-through.
Here are five storylines to follow in the Divisional Round matchup.
1. Giants vs. Eagles Round Three
As coach Brian Daboll brought up in Tuesday's media session, the Giants have faced only four teams since their Week 13 game against Washington on Dec. 4. During that stretch, they've had two matchups against the Commanders, two against the Eagles, and two against the Vikings, along with one game against the Colts. In each of those second meetings, the Giants saw much better results. They went 2-1 in those three outings, with the one loss coming in the regular-season finale that saw the Giants rest almost all of their starters and still only lose to the No. 1 seed Eagles by six points.
The Giants have been provided the rare opportunity of getting to face a team for a third time in a season. After facing a 19-0 deficit late in the third quarter of Week 18 in Philadelphia, Davis Webb helped the Giants mount a comeback to bring it to 22-16 before the Eagles sealed the victory. For for the second time this season, the Giants will play the same team twice within three games, with the opponent having the week off in between. After tying the Washington Commanders in Week 13, the Giants went on the road two weeks later for a rematch against their division rival. The Commanders had off in Week 14, but the extra rest didn't seem to help as the Giants prevailed, 20-12.
"Washington, we played each other pretty quickly," Daboll said about facing the Eagles again. "Minnesota. I think December, we played four teams. We played Washington, Philly, Minnesota and the Colts, I think. So, we've had some time that was close between each opponent. So, again, you watch the games. You do everything that you do each week to prepare for a team."
"I'm looking forward to the battle," defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence added. "The third time, just trying to come out with a different result this time."
2. DJ vs. Hurts
Daniel Jones has been playing perhaps the best football of his career over the last month. In his last three games, Jones has completed 72.3 percent of his passes (73 of 101) for 812 yards, five touchdowns and just one interception. He's also been a force as a runner, adding 203 rushing yards (6,3 avg.) and two touchdowns.
The fourth-year quarterback really stepped up in last weekend's Wild Card win over the Vikings. Playing in a loud and hostile environment, Jones kept his cool and calmly led the offense on five different scoring drives as the unit topped the 30-point mark for the second time in the past three games. Jones finished the game with 301 passing yards and two touchdowns for a passer rating of 114.1, in addition to 78 yards on a career-high 17 rush attempts.
"I thought we played well," Jones said about the offense's performance in Minnesota. "I thought we were able to run the ball well, we were efficient in the pass game. I thought the guys up front played a really good game, opened up a lot of stuff for us and we made some plays. Yeah, I think it was good. Still some things we can clean up and do better going forward."
Lining up under center for the Eagles will be Jalen Hurts, who last week was named second-team All-Pro for the first time in his career. Similar to Jones, Hurts is a dual-threat quarterback who can hurt opposing defenses with his arm and legs. In addition to throwing for 3,701 yards and 22 touchdowns in 15 games this season, Hurts also ran for 760 yards and 13 scores.
Although a shoulder injury sidelined him for two games at the end of the season, Hurts was able to return for the regular-season finale against the Giants. The 24-year-old completed just 57.1 percent of his passes that day for 229 yards with an interception while gaining only 13 yards on nine carries. However, the talented young quarterback is another two weeks removed from the shoulder sprain.
"I think you've got to prepare for everything," Daboll said about the Eagles quarterback. "(He's) a dynamic player. I've said this before, he can throw it, he can pass it. That's why he's up there for MVP. And we've got a big challenge ahead."
3. Adoree's boost to secondary
The Giants received a significant boost in the secondary this past weekend as Adoree' Jackson made his long-awaited return to the field. After injuring his knee while returning a punt against the Detroit Lions in Week 11, the veteran cornerback missed the final seven games of the regular season before returning against the Vikings. Jackson was not eased back into action, as he was on the field for 55 snaps, or 96 percent of the team's defensive plays.
Minnesota's Justin Jefferson was held to a mere seven receptions for 47 yards on Sunday, after catching 12 passes for 133 yards and a touchdown in the Christmas Eve matchup. According to Next Gen Stats, the three-time All-Pro wideout was covered by Jackson on 85 percent of his routes and caught only six passes for 37 yards on those plays.
Jackson will be faced with another challenging matchup this weekend as he faces off against second-team All-Pro wide receiver A.J. Brown. Philadelphia's top pass-catcher had four catches for 70 yards and a touchdown against the Giants in Week 14 before catching another four passes for 95 yards in the regular-season finale. Jackson was not on the field for either of those outings, but the two players are plenty familiar with each other. Jackson and Brown were teammates in Tennessee for two seasons before the cornerback signed with the Giants in the 2021 offseason. Saturday's contest will be the first time they go up against each other in an NFL game.
View rare photos of the Giants' Divisional Round playoff games through the years.
New York Giants Mark Bavaro hauls in a 24-yard pass from quarterback Phil Simms for a first quarter touchdown at San Francisco 49ers Tim McKyer defends in an NFL playoff game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, Jan. 5, 1987. The Giants went on to win 49-3. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) is congregated by Mark Collins (25) and Carl Banks (58) after his interception and touchdown run on a Joe Montana pass in the second quarter on Sunday, Jan. 4, 1986 in East Rutherford, N.J. at Giants stadium. The interception helped the Giants beat the San Francisco 49 ers 49-3 in their NFL playoff game. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) gets low fives from teammates during player introductions at the NFL 1986 season NFC playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers on January 4, 1987 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 49-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) sets up to pass during the Giants 49 - 3 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the 1986 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 4, 1987 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
San Francisco 49ers head coach Bill Walsh meets with New York Giants head coach Bill Parcells before a NFC Division Playoff Game in East Rutherford, NJ, Jan. 4, 1987. The Giants defeated the 49ers 49-3. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
San Francisco 49ers guard Randy Cross (51) blocks for running back Roger Craig (33) in a NFC Division Playoff Game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, NJ, Jan. 4, 1987. The Giants defeated the 49ers 49-3. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Giants defensive coordinator Bill Belichick gets Gatorade dumped on him during the NFL divisional playoff game against San Francisco 49ers at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Jan. 4, 1987. The Giants defeated the San Francisco 49ers, 49-3. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants linebacker Carl Banks (58) runs onto the field before a NFC Division Playoff Game against the San Francisco 49ers in East Rutherford, NJ, Jan. 4, 1987. The Giants defeated the 49ers 49-3. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
San Francisco 49ers head coach Bill Walsh chats with New York Giants head coach Bill Parcells before a NFC Division Playoff Game in East Rutherford, NJ, Jan. 4, 1987. The Giants defeated the 49ers 49-3. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants head coach Bill Parcells watches the action against the San Francisco 49ers during a NFC Division Playoff Game in East Rutherford, NJ, Jan. 4, 1987. The Giants defeated the 49ers 49-3. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Ricki Ellison (50) lunges past New York Giants offensive guard Chris Godfrey (61) in an attempt to stop Giants running back Joe Morris (20) during a NFC Division Playoff Game in East Rutherford, NJ, Jan. 4, 1987. The Giants defeated the 49ers 49-3. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana (16) looks for an open receiver in a NFC Division Playoff Game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, NJ, Jan. 4, 1987. The Giants defeated the 49ers 49-3. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants tight end Mark Bavaro (89) walks the field before a NFC Division Playoff Game against the San Francisco 49ers in East Rutherford, NJ, Jan. 4, 1987. The Giants defeated the 49ers 49-3. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) sets to pass during a 49 - 3 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the 1986 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on Jan. 4, 1987 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) call signals under center Bart Oates (65) during the Giants 49 - 3 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the 1986 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on Jan. 4, 1987 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) sets up to pass during the Giants 49 - 3 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the 1986 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on Jan. 4, 1987 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) warms up before the Giants 49 - 3 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the 1986 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on Jan. 4, 1987 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana is tackled by New York Giants Jim Burt during second quarter action at giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Jan. 4, 1987. Montana left the game, reportedly suffering from a concussion. (AP Photo/Wilbur Funches)
Linebacker Harry Carson (53) of the New York Giants on the sidelines during a 49 - 3 win over the San Francisco 49ers in the 1986 NFC Divisional Playoff Game Jan. 4, 1987 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) reacts to a play during first half NFL playoff action against the San Francisco 49ers at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Jan. 5, 1987. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants fans in the stands show spirit during the Giants 49-3 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the 1986 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 4, 1987 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
San Francisco 49ers tight end Dwight Clark (87) cannot catch a pass defended by New York Giants defensive back Herb Welch (27) during the NFL football game on January 4, 1987 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 49-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
(L-R) San Francisco 49ers head coach Bill Walsh talks to New York Giants head coach Bill Parcells during the 1986 NFL season's NFC playoff football game on January 4, 1987 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 49-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants Phil McConkey hauls in a 28-yard pass from quarterback Phil Simms in the end zone as San Francisco 49ers Tim McKyer hangs on during third quarter action at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Jan. 5, 1987. The touchdown helped lift the Giants to a 49-3 win in the NFL playoff game. (AP Photo/Susan Ragan)
New York Giants linebacker Carl Banks (58) makes a move during the 1986 NFL season's NFC playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers on January 4, 1987 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 49-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants Perry Williams (23) breaks up a first quarter pass from quarterback Joe Montana intended for San Francisco 49ers Dwight Clark at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, Sunday, Jan. 4, 1987. (AP Photo/Susan Ragan)
New York Giants Mark Bavaro catches a 24-yard first quarter pass from quarterback Phil Simms to score the first touchdown of the game as San Francisco 49ers Tim McKyer defends on Sunday, Jan. 4, 1987 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/David Fields)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms is hit by San Francisco 49ers Dwaine Board as he gets off a pass during first half NFL playoff action at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Jan. 4, 1987. Simms helped engineer a 49-3 victory over the 49ers. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
Phil Simms, the New York Giants quarterback, right, is congregated by teammate Jeff Rutledge on the sideline during Sunday's NFL playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers. Simms led the Giant?s to a 49-3 win shown Jan. 4, 1987 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/David Fields)
New York Giants Mark Bavaro, right, is congratulated by teammate Lionel Manuel after catching a first quarter Phil Simms pass for a touch down against the San Francisco 49 years on Sunday, Jan. 4, 1987 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kestroun)
New York Giants' quarterback Jeff Hostetler celebrates after throwing a first quarter touchdown pass to wide receiver Stephen Baker. Hostetler later ran for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Sunday, Jan. 13, 1991. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
Quarterbacks Mike Tomczak of the Chicago Bears, left, and Jeff Hostetler of the New York Giants chat together as they leave the field after NFL playoff game, Sunday, Jan. 14, 1991 at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford. The Giants won 31-3 behind Hostetler, who started for the injured Phil Simms. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler does a little scrambling to avoid Chicago Bears Steve McMichael (rear) and Trace Armstrong (93) during third quarter action in NFL playoff game, Sunday, Jan. 14, 1991 at Giants Stadium, Rutherford. The giants won 31-3 behind Hostetler. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler does a little scrambling to avoid Chicago Bears Steve McMichael (rear) and Trace Armstrong (93) during third quarter action in NFL playoff game, Sunday, Jan. 14, 1991 at Giants Stadium, Rutherford. The giants won 31-3 behind Hostetler. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson (24) carries the ball during the Giants' NFC divisional playoff game against the Chicago Bears Jan. 13, 1991 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
Everson Walls of the New York Giants breaks up a pass to Ron Morris of the Chicago Bears in the first quarter at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Jan. 13, 1991. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants head coach Bill Parcells receives a cooler full of Gatorade over his head by Giants players Everson Walls (28) and Carl Banks (58) as time runs out in the Giants 31-3 victory over the Chicago Bears at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Sunday, Jan. 13, 1991. To right of Parcells are Giants Pepper Johnson (52) and Lawrence Taylor (56). (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New York Giants running back Ottis "O.J." Anderson (24) is stopped by Chicago Bears' William "The Refrigerator" Perry in the third quarter of the NFC playoff game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Jan. 14, 1991. The Giants won 31-3. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
Chicago Bears Brad Muster (25) is stopped for a loss on fourth down by New York Giants John Washington (73) during a goal-line stand in the second quarter at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Sunday, Jan. 13, 1991. The Bears failure to score was the beginning of a string of frustrations for Chicago. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New York Giants head coach Jim Fassel gets doused with Gatorade during the final minute of the Giants 20-10 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in their NFC divisional playoff game Sunday, Jan. 7, 2001, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New York Giants linebacker Jessie Armstead watches the action against the Philadelphia Eagles at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Sunday January 7, 2001. The Giants meet the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XXXV Sunday Jan. 28, 2001 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
The New York Giants cheer from the sidelines as Giants cornerback Jason Sehorn (31) intercepts a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Torrance Small during the second quarter of their NFC divisional playoff game Sunday, Jan. 7, 2001, in East Rutherford, N.J. Sehorn went on to run it in for a 32-yard touchdown. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants cornerback Jason Sehorn (31) scores a 32-yard touchdown as Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb tries to tackle him during the second quarter of their NFC divisional playoff game Sunday, Jan. 7, 2001, in East Rutherford, N.J. Sehorn set himself up for the play by intercepting a pass by McNabb intended for Eagles' Torrance Small. (AP Photo/Beth A. Keiser)
New York Giants running back Tiki Barber (21) carries the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles as Giants quarterback Kerry Collins looks on Sunday Jan. 7, 2001 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants meet the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XXXV Sunday Jan. 28, 2001 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New York Giants defender Jason Sehorn moves with the action as the Giants battle the Philadelphia Eagles at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Sunday January 7, 2001. The Giants meet the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XXXV Sunday Jan. 28, 2001 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New York Giants cornerback Jason Sehorn (31) grabs the ball after intercepting a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Torrance Small (80) during the second quarter of their NFC divisional playoff game Sunday, Jan. 7, 2001, in East Rutherford, N.J. Sehorn went on to run it in for a 32-yard touchdown. (AP Photo/Beth A. Keiser)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (81) beats Dallas Cowboys linebacker Akin Ayodele, right, to the end zone as Toomer scores a touchdown on a 52-yard pass play in an NFC divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
FILE In this Jan. 13, 2008 file photo, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens watches the scoreboard in the final moments of the Cowboys' 21-17 loss to the New York Giants in an NFC divisional playoff football game in Irving, Texas. Owens has received a new contract with the Dallas Cowboys, according to a report published on ESPN's Web site Monday June 2, 2008. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam, File)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin reacts during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
FILEIn this Jan. 13, 2008 file photo, New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) scores a touchdown on a 1-yard run against the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth quarter of an NFC divisional playoff football game in Irving, Texas. Cowboys cornerback Terence Newman (41) defends and Giants guard Chris Snee (76) blocks for Jacobs. The Dallas Cowboys meet at the Meadowlands on Sunday Nov. 2, 2008, with the New York Giants, who have a chance to bury the injury-ravaged Cowboys in the NFC East. A win over the Tony Romo-less Cowboys would open a three-game lead in a division where all four teams have winning records and none has more than three defeats. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
FOR USE AS DESIRED WITH SUPER BOWL XLII STORIES New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin reacts during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. The New England Patriots play the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII in Glendale, Ariz, on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (81) runs to the end zone on a 52-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes (9) kick from the hold of Jeff Feagles during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, right, chats with New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning before the NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants wide receiver Domenik Hixon warms up before during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)
New York Giants safety Gibril Wilson (28) reacts during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) on the field during an NFC divisional playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs, left, and backup quarterback Anthony Wright (2) celebrate in the last minutes of the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. New York won 21-17. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (81) runs to the end zone on a 52-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) drops back to pass during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) signals at the line of scrimmage during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants guard David Diehl (66) blocks Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware during an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants safety Gibril Wilson reacts after the Dallas Cowboys were intercepted in the end zone in the final second of the game in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. New York won 21-17. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) reacts after a fourth quarter touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws a pass during an NFC divisional playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (81) acknowledges the fans after the Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys 21-17 in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens gets emotional during a postgame news conference after losing to the New York Giants 21-17 in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) carries the as Dallas Cowboys linebacker Greg Ellis tries to stop him during an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, right, and Amani Toomer, back center, celebrate the Giants 21-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants cornerback R.W. McQuarters (25) and defensive end Michael Strahan (92) celebrate their 21-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin responds to a post-game question after beating the Dallas Cowboys 21-17 in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) lets out a yell as he leaves the field following a 21-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo talks with reporters following a 21-17 loss to the New York Giants in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants cornerback R.W. McQuarters (25) intercepts a pass intended for Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terry Glenn (83) in the end zone during the final seconds of the fourth quarter of an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. The interception ended the Cowboys' final drive and sealed the Giants' 21-17 win. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin talks about a play during a postgame news conference after they beat the Dallas Cowboys 21-17 in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) reacts after a fourth quarter touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants cornerback R.W. McQuarters (25) celebrates his last-minute interception against the Dallas Cowboys with teammates Sinorice Moss (83) and Ahmad Bradshaw (44) in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. New York won 21-17. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer talks with reporters following the Giants' 21-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. Toomer had 80 yards receiving in the game and scored two touchdowns. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware, left, congratulates New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) after the Giants defeated the Cowboys 21-17 in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)
New York Giants punt returner R.W. McQuarters, left, is pushed out of bounds by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Justin Rogers in the third quarter of an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer responds to a question during a postgame news conference in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. New York won 21-17. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) is sacked for a 14-yard loss in the fourth quarter by New York Giants linebacker Kawika Mitchell (55) as defensive tackle Fred Robbins (98) comes in during an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. New York won 21-17. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) reacts after completing a 4-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Amani Toomer in the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) reacts after an incomplete pass in the fourth quarter against the New York Giants in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. New York won 21-17. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants players including Shaun O'Hara (60) and David Diehl, right, celebrate after Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) scored the wining touchdown on a 1-yard run against the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth quarter of an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. The Giants beat the Cowboys 21-17. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants wide receiver Steve Smith (12) pulls in a 22-yard pass in the second quarter as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jacques Reeves (35) defends during an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) runs off the field with quarterback Eli Manning (10) after Jacobs scored the wining touchdown on a 1-yard run against the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth quarter of an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. The Giants beat the Cowboys 21-17. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) picks up yardage against the Dallas Cowboys in the third quarter in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. At left is Dallas Cowboys defensive end Jay Ratliff (90). (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin reacts in the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) is sacked for a 10-yard loss in the second quarter by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Akin Ayodele (51) in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Line judge John Hussey (35) breaks up Dallas Cowboys safety Roy Williams (31) and New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) during a scuffle in the second quarter of an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, right, talks with an official as he calls for a review of a play against the Dallas Cowboys in the second quarter of an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber (24) fumbles the ball as he is hit by New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan in the first quarter of an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. The Cowboys recovered the ball on the play. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) argues with line judge John Hussey (35) in the first quarter of an NFC divisional playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (81) celebrates his 52-yard touchdown in the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys with teammates Shaun O'Hara, left, and Madison Hedgecock, right, in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (81) runs to the end zone on a 52-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. In the background are Dallas Cowboys safeties Roy Williams (31) and Ken Hamlin (26). (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress greets U.S. Army troops from Fort Hood, Texas, before the start of the NFC divisional playoff football game with the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)
A New York Giants fan cheers as the players warm up to play the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants linebacker Kawika Mitchell (55) grabs the facemask of Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber (24) in the first quarter of an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer races 52 yards against the Dallas Cowboys for a touchdown in the first quarter in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Green Bay Packers linebacker Desmond Bishop, center, breaks up a pass intended for New York Giants tight end Jake Ballard (85) during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews, right, looks on. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
New York Giants' Hakeem Nicks celebrates with Victor Cruz during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes (9) celebrates field goal during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants running back D.J. Ware (28) is tackled by Green Bay Packers defensive end Ryan Pickett during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) talks to coaching staff during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) gets tackled by New York Giants strong safety Deon Grant (34) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants fan is seen during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Green Bay Packers and the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants' Eli Manning during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) gets tackled by New York Giants strong safety Deon Grant (34) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn (30) dives over New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross during an 8-yard touchdown reception in the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis.(AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning reacts after throwing a touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. The Giants won 37-20. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants' Jake Ballard during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
New York Giants' Hakeem Nicks makes a catch against Green Bay Packers' Nick Collins during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
New York Giants' Chase Blackburn runs back a fumble recovery during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. The Giants won 37-20. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
New York Giants' Michael Boley (59) reacts after sacking Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. The Giants won 37-20. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants' Kenny Phillips celebrates with fans after New York defeated the Green Bay Packers 37-20 in an NFL divisional playoff football game on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
New York Giants' Brandon Jacobs reacts after New York defeated the Green Bay Packers 37-20 in an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Green Bay Packers fans look on during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Green Bay Packers and the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. The Giants won 37-20. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, left, is congratulated by Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy after New York defeated Green Bay, 37-20 in an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers is sacked by New York Giants' Michael Boley, center, and Corey Webster, right, during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. The Giants won 37-20. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw runs from Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews, right, during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. The Giants won 37-20. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
New York Giants' Brandon Jacobs reacts after New York defeated the Green Bay Packers 37-20 in an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning reacts in front of Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews, right, after throwing a 37-yard touchdown pass to Hakeem Nicks during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, right, talks with New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, after an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. Giants won 37-20. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
El tight end de los Packers de Green Bay Jermichael Finley (88) deja caer un pase ante el safety de los Gigantes de Nueva York Antrel Rolle (26) en un partido divisional de los playoffs de la NFL, el domingo 15 de enero de 2012 en Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Foto AP/Jeffrey Phelps)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers runs from New York Giants safety Deon Grant (34) and defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn (30) dives over New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross during an 8-yard touchdown reception in the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws a pass during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
El wide receiver de los Gigantes de Nueva York Hakeem Nicks (88) festeja un touchdown en un partido divisional de los playoffs de la NFL, el domingo 15 de enero de 2012 en Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Foto AP/Mike Roemer)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks, center, is helped up by teammate Mario Manningham, left, after catching a 37-yard touchdown pass during the first of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
New York Giants cornerback Michael Coe, left, breaks up a pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings (85) drops a pass in front of New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) makes a reception in front of Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning reacts in front of Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews, right, after throwing a 37-yard touchdown pass to Hakeem Nicks during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) runs from Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields (37) after making a reception during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) catches a 37-yard touchdown pass in front of Green Bay Packers safety Charlie Peprah, left, during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson, left, is tackled by New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross (31) and safety Antrel Rolle (26)during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks catches a touchdown pass in the end zone in front of Green Bay Packers cornerback Charles Woodson, right, at the end of the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers trips over New York Giants safety Antrel Rolle, rear, during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy reacts to a call during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Sandy Kahlow, of Fond du Lac, Wis., waits outside Lambeau Field before an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Green Bay Packers and the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws a pass during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks to throw a pass in front of Green Bay Packers linebacker Brad Jones, right, during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants fans Kevin Bock, right, and his son John Bock shows off his blue cheese hat before an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Green Bay Packers and the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn (30) dives over New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross during an 8-yard touchdown reception in the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis.(AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks, right, celebrates with teammate Jake Ballard, left, after a 66-yard touchdown reception in the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning reacts after throwing a 66-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Hakeem Nicks during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz reacts after making a reception during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants tight end Travis Beckum (47) breaks a tackle by Green Bay Packers linebacker A.J. Hawk during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks to hand the ball off to fullback Henry Hynoski, left, during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham, top, is tackled by Green Bay Packers safety Charlie Peprah after making a reception during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants fan Kevin Bock shows off his blue cheese hat before an NFL divisional playoff football between the Green Bay Packers and the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham catches a pass over Green Bay Packers safety Charlie Peprah (26) during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
4. Saquon, receivers stepping up
Similar to Jones, Barkley has been playing some of his best football of the season in recent weeks. Barkley has averaged at least 4.8 yards per carry in each of his past four outings while finding the end zone a total of four times. The 25-year-old has also caught at least five passes in three of the last four games while totaling 138 receiving yards in those three contests.
The fifth-year running back didn't touch the ball a ton in Sunday's win over the Vikings, but was highly effective when he did. Barkley gained 53 yards on just nine rush attempts (5.9 avg.) and ran for two touchdowns. He also played a key role in the passing game as he caught five passes for 56 yards. It was Barkley's highest receiving yardage total of the season.
Isaiah Hodgins continued his recent stellar play with the best game of his career on Super Wild Card Weekend. The second-year receiver reeled in eight passes for the second time in his last three games while gaining a career-best 105 yards. He also scored a touchdown for the third consecutive game and for the fifth time in the last six outings. Darius Slayton finished second on the team with 88 yards, which included a game-high 47-yard catch-and-run which set up the Giants' second touchdown, while Richie James added four receptions for 31 yards.
"Those guys have done a great job," said Jones about the team's wide receivers. "I'm certainly not surprised. I don't think guys on this team are surprised by that. They're really good players who have the ability to impact the game in a lot of different ways. They've all played at a really high level throughout this season so, a lot of credit to them. They've showed up time and time again making plays."
5. Slowing down Eagles' pass rush
Perhaps the biggest challenge for the Giants on Saturday night will be slowing down the Eagles' dominant pass rush. Philadelphia put together an historic season getting after the quarterback, racking up a total of 70 sacks across 17 games. The Kansas City Chiefs finished second in the league with 55 sacks. The Eagles' total fell just two sacks shy of the 1984 Chicago Bears, who own the NFL's all-time single-season record with 72.
"They've got good players and they know how to get to the quarterback," Jones told the media. "We'll have a plan for those guys, and we've got a lot of confidence in our guys up front. They've played really well the whole year and they'll be ready to go."
The Eagles' defensive front dominated the first meeting between the two teams. Philadelphia racked up seven sacks in that game, including three from Brandon Graham. Fletcher Cox, Milton Williams, Haason Reddick and Josh Sweat also picked up one sack apiece. However, the Giants' pass protection performed a lot better in Week 18. The Eagles recorded two sacks in the regular-season finale, but one was of Lawrence Cager on a trick play and the other was of Jamie Gillan on a fake punt. Davis Webb was not sacked a single time.
"They're really good," Daboll said about the Eagles' defensive front. "They're hard to block. They can stop the run. They got a lot of really good players. They use them well. They're a challenge to block. On the perimeter, they're a challenge with the tackles. And inside, they're a challenge. So, that's where – like I talked about before – the offensive line and defensive line, that's where usually the game starts. And they're pretty much All-Pro or Pro Bowl at every spot."
In last weekend's win in Minnesota, the Giants surrendered three sacks and four total quarterback hits of Daniel Jones. Second-Team All-Pro left tackle Andrew Thomas continues to be the anchor of the offensive line as he allowed just one total pressure on 46 pass block snaps, according to Pro Football Focus. Right guard Mark Glowinski also allowed just one total pressure, while center Jon Feliciano did not allow any on his passing snaps.
"Number one opponent in our division," Thomas said about the Eagles. "They've done a great job. Obviously, their front is really good. I think they have something like 70.0 sacks or something like that. Definitely a tough opponent but we're getting prepared for them."
