*The following players will sit out today's Giants vs. Eagles game: *
These five players could make a key impact in Thursday's matchup with the Eagles
SAFETY LANDON COLLINSNamed to his first Pro Bowl this week, the second-year safety is the only player in the NFL with at least five interceptions and three sacks. He also leads NFC safeties with 108 tackles.
CB DOMINIQUE RODGERS-CROMARTIEWith Pro Bowler Janoris Jenkins banged up with a back injury, Rodgers-Cromartie will help shoulder the load in the secondary. He sealed the Giants' victory last week with an interception in the end zone, his third of the season.
WR DWAYNE HARRISNamed to his first Pro Bowl as a special teamer, Harris will be key in stopping the Eagles' returners that rank first on kickoffs and second on punts. Harris has a team-high seven special teams tackles, and a knack for downing Brad Wing's punts close to the opposition's goal line.
WR STERLING SHEPARDFinding the end zone in five of the last six games since the bye week, the second-round draft pick ranks second among NFL rookies with 592 receiving yards and is tied for second with seven touchdown catches.
RB PAUL PERKINSThe fifth-round draft pick has taken on a bigger role over the last two weeks, rushing 26 times for 101 yards. He could be in line for more down the final stretch as he looks for his first NFL touchdown.
NEW YORK GIANTS
WR Tavarres King
CB Janoris Jenkins
Safety Nat Berhe
RB George Winn
Tackle Will Beatty
DE Jason Pierre-Paul
DE Ishaq Williams
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
WR Paul Turner
CB Dwayne Gratz
DE Steven Means
OG Josh Andrews
OG Dillon Gordon
OT Vaitai Halapoulivaati
DT Taylor Hart
TV BROADCAST
This week's game will be televised on NBC and NFL Network and streamed live on Twitter.
GIANTS RADIO NETWORK
The game will be broadcast on WFAN 660 AM and 101.9 FM.
