Five storylines heading into the Giants' Thursday night game against the Eagles:
1. Chance to reshape the season. The Giants find themselves with just one win through five weeks, but the good news is their three NFC East rivals have only two apiece. That's the state of the division right now, setting up an opportunity for the Giants to reshape their season with the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles (2-3) coming to MetLife Stadium on Thursday night. It kicks off a Week 6 slate that includes Washington (2-2) at home against Carolina (3-1), and Dallas (2-3) playing host to Jacksonville (3-2).
"That is what it is, but it's just another indication and I've been saying it all along, you just keep playing," coach Pat Shurmur said in the wake of their loss to the Panthers on a 63-yard field goal with one second remaining. "You never know. I think the last two times that the Giants made the [playoffs], I think they were 9-7, so we've just got to keep playing. These guys love to play the game, it's their livelihood, but they certainly play it with great emotion and great passion and they just keep playing. As we get better, I think we played better last week. We need to find 63 more yards somewhere to get the win, but we played better and we've got to continue on that path. Then eventually it will crack."
2. OV, EE to return? While cornerback Eli Apple returned to the starting lineup this past Sunday, outside linebacker (ankle) and tight end Evan Engram (knee) were still on the mend. The challenge of playing on Thursday night is the injury report, but Shurmur said he is still "hopeful" for Vernon and that Engram "has a shot" for the Eagles game.
"Two things: Number one, I think you burn the ships on every game, so whoever can play, plays," Shurmur said. "Then you reassess when the game is over. Evan's been out for a while, but he's going to be out here full speed today, so we are hopeful he will be ready to go. I think you get yourself in trouble, and I don't think it's very genuine to tell your team we're going to worry more about down the road."
3. Offense shifting into gear. The Giants had three pass plays of 25 yards or more in their first four games. In the fifth, they had five as part of a 31-point, 432-yard offensive output in Carolina. Now they go against an Eagles defense ranked 10th in total yards per game (343.2), 22nd against the pass (276.8), second against the run (66.4), and seventh in scoring (20.8). In the two games against the Eagles last season, Eli Manning threw 104 passes, and completed 72 for 800 yards. All three figures are Giants records for a single season against one opponent. All three were also the high totals for any quarterback against any team in 2017, leading incoming Giants general manager Dave Gettleman to say it was "not a mirage" for the franchise quarterback.
4. Flowers placed on waivers; Giants add insurance at kicker. The Giants' transaction wire was buzzing at the start of a short week. Right tackle Ereck Flowers, the former ninth overall draft pick, was placed on waivers. Brian Mihalik was signed off the practice squad to take his place as the swing tackle. That left an opening for kicker Marshall Koehn, who was signed to the Giants' practice squad after Aldrick Rosas came out of Sunday's game with a sore quad on his kicking leg.
Koehn was with the Giants from Jan. 1 until his release on Sept. 1. He has played in one NFL game for Cincinnati in 2017, making his only extra point attempt in addition to one touchback on two kickoffs. Rosas, who improved to 11-for-11 on the season after making three field goals against the Panthers, and tight end Rhett Ellison (foot) did not practice on Tuesday. Defensive lineman Josh Mauro (groin) and wide receivers Jawill Davis (shoulder) and Russell Shepard (neck) were limited.
View the starters for Thursday Night's game against Philadelphia
QB Carson Wentz
LT Jason Peters
LG Stefen Wisniew
C Jason Kelce
RG Brandon Brooks
RT Lane Johnson
WR Kamar Aiken
TE Zach Ertz
WR Alshon Jeffrey
WR Nelson Agholor
RB Darren Sproles
DE Derek Barnett
DE Brandon Graham
DT Haloti Ngata
DT Fletcher Cox
LB Nigel Bradham
LB Jordan Hicks
LB Kamu Grugier-Hill
CB Ronald Darby
S Malcolm Jenkins
S Corey Graham
K Jake Elliott
P Cameron Johnston
5. Shurmur vs. Pederson. The Giants and Eagles have gone for it on fourth down six times this season, tied for the fourth-most in the NFL. That shouldn't be all that surprising given the shared backgrounds of their head coaches. Shurmur's NFL coaching career began with the Eagles under Andy Reid in 1999, the year quarterback Doug Pederson arrived. Two decades later, they meet as head coaches.
"Yeah, I know a lot about Doug," Shurmur said. "I was a young assistant in Philly when we brought him in as a player, and he really was the bridge to [Donovan] McNabb playing, they drafted McNabb and Doug played the first half of the season and did a really good job. He was with [Reid] in Green Bay, so he was able to add kind of the background to the stuff we were trying to do. He did an excellent job of working with Donovan at that time, and then we've just maintained a professional friendship through the years. He's had success, and to his credit, he helped his team win a Super Bowl."
Pederson's team got there by knocking off Minnesota, where Shurmur was offensive coordinator at the time, in the NFC Championship Game. And he did it with backup quarterback Nick Foles, who is back on the sideline after Carson Wentz returned in Week 3. Wentz is completing 67.2 percent of passes this season with five touchdowns to one interception.
"I see a hybrid of things that we did the three years I was there with Chip [Kelly] in terms of the run game," said Shurmur, who had a second stint with the Eagles as their offensive coordinator for three years prior to his arrival in Minnesota. "They have Jeff Stoutland there, who's their line coach, and there's some other coaches there, there's some carry over, so I see some of those same concepts, but then you also see the things that Doug did at the Chiefs. They try to utilize their players' strengths, they throw the ball to the tight ends a lot with Zach Ertz and [Dallas Goedert].
"In terms of the quarterback, I think we were all a big fan of Carson when he came out. He's very intelligent, he's very competitive, I admire the fact that he's very genuine in his approach. I don't know him per se, but it seems to me that there's a humility there and a competitive spirit that I'm sure is contagious for their team. He can make plays off schedule because he's a big, physical guy. I call them 60-yard check downs, it just turns into flat chaos, he's running around, and he can locate a guy down the field and make a big play. I think that's what he is as a player, at least from my perspective."
Photos from the historic rivalry between the Giants and Eagles, which dates back to 1933.
New York Giants against the Philadelphia Eagles, Dec. 10, 1933. Ken Strong of the Giants going round end for a four-yard gain. (AP Photo)
New York Giants back Steve Filipowicz is pinned to his own goal post by Philadelphia Eagles back Gil Steinke after he intercepted a pass intended for Steinke in the third quarter of the Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Giants football game at the Polo Grounds in New York City Nov. 10, 1946. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
New York Giants halfback Kyle Rote catches a 22 yard pass from Charley Conerly, not shown, and carries Philadelphia Eagles Eddie Bell (81) into the end zone with him, to score the last Giants touchdown in the third period of their game Nov. 20, 1955 at the Polo Grounds in New York City. Other Eagles defenders are Linebacker Wayne Robinson (52) and Bob Hudson (42). The Giants won 31-7. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
Dick Bielski of Philadelphia Eagles sees his field goal try go awry from the 30-yard line in first half against New York Giants at Yankee Stadium in New York City, Oct. 18, 1959. Giants won, 24-7, in their first home game of National Football League season. Holding for Bielski is quarterback Sonny Jurgensen. Giant defenders are Lindon Crow, coming in on kicker from right, and Sam Huff, trying for hand block of ball at left. Behind Huff is Eagles' fullback Clarence Peaks. (AP Photo)
Eagles' Jim Carr (21) is too late to prevent completion of a George Shaw pass to Kyle Rote (44) of the Giants in first period of Philadelphia -New York game at New York's Yankee Stadium on Nov. 20, 1960. It was a 47-yard aerial that carried Giants to Eagles' two-yard line. Eagles won a 17-10 come-from-behind victory. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
New York Giants Coach Allie Sherman, Capt. has a pat on the back for his quarterback Y.A. Tittle after Tittle directed giants to stunning 38-21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in New York Yankee Stadium on Nov. 12, 1961. Tittle has 18 completions, three for touchdowns, in 24 attempts. His aerials were good for 307 of the 440 yards the giants gained in the game. (AP Photo/John Lindsay)
New York Giants Hall of Fame halfback Frank Gifford (16) eludes Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Don Burroughs (45) as he runs upfield during an NFL game in New York on Nov. 20, 1960. The Giants defeated the Eagles 20-17. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
New York Giant quarterback Y.A. Tittle wears a smile as he pulls off his jersey after leading Giants to stunning 38-21 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in New York?s Yankee Stadium on Nov. 12, 1961. The veteran passer completed 18 of 24 attempts, three of which were good for touchdowns, in rolling up 307 of the giants 440 yards gained. (AP Photo/John Lindsay)
Al Sherman, New York Giants pro-football team head coach, has his hands raised in apparently prayerful attitude as he watches team have to victory in 4th period of Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles game in Philadelphia on Dec. 10, 1961. At left is Giants end Kyle Rote. Giants won, 28- 24 to take first place in eastern division of the national football league. (AP Photo)
Kyle Rote (44), New York Giants end, gets his fingers on the ball but fails to hang on as a pass into the end zone by back Charlie Conerly is incomplete in second period of a Giants Philadelphia Eagles pro-football game, Dec. 10, 1961, Philadelphia, Pa. Jimmy Carr (21) of the Eagles also reaches for the ball. (AP Photo)
Philadelphia Eagle's back Howard (Hopalong) Cassady, in white uniform, is upended by New York giants defenders on the play in which he suffered a fractured right leg at New York's Yankee Stadium, Nov. 18, 1962. Cassady, former all-America at Ohio State, was brought down returning a giant kick off in fourth period. Identifiable giants are Ken Byers, 60, Mickey Walker, 64, and Paul Dudley, 23. Giants won the game, 19-14. (AP Photo)
New York Giants quarterback Y.A. Tittle (14) is tackled after he hands football off to fullback Alex Webster (29) who goes for touchdown. Action took place in second quarter of game against the Philadelphia Eagles at New York?s Yankee Stadium on Nov. 10, 1963. (AP Photo)
New York Giants quarterback Y.A. Tittle (14) hands off to halfback Phil King (24) for 4 yard gain in second quarter action against the Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 10, 1963 at Yankee Stadium in New York City. This play was an automatic. (AP Photo)
New York Giants quarterback Y.A. Tittle (14) turns to hand football off to fullback Alex Webster (29) who goes for touchdown. Action took place in second quarter of game against the Philadelphia Eagles at New York?s Yankee Stadium on Nov. 10, 1963. (AP Photo)
Lee Bouggess (46), Philadelphia Eagles running back is tackled by Bob Lurtsema (71) New York Giants defensive end while Giants linebacker Matt Hazeltine (64) hangs onto Bouggess' foot as Bouggess gained short yardage in first period of Giants - Eagle pro-football game in Philadelphia on Monday, Nov. 23, 1970. Eagles won, 23-20. (AP Photo/Bill Ingraham)
Joe Green (33), New York Giants back is downed after short second period gain by Fred Hill (86) Philadelphia Eagles tight end in Monday night's Giants - Eagles pro-football game in Philadelphia on Nov. 23, 1970. (AP Photo/Bill Ingraham)
New Philadelphia Eagles' wide receiver Gary Ballman (85) goes down under onslaught of New York Giants' safety Spider Lockhart (43) as the Giants' defense man broke up a pass attempt in first quarter of game at New York's Yankee Stadium on Oct. 11, 1970. The ball, right, got away from Ballman on the play, Giants won, 30-23. (AP Photo)
Jim Kanicki (73) defensive tackle of the New York Giants covers fumble made by Tom Woodeshick (not shown) right back of the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at Yankee Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 12, 1970, New York. Others shown in the play are Jerry Shay (75) of the Giants, Mike Evans (50) of the Eagles, and Tom Longo (44) of the Giants. The Giants won, 30-23. (AP Photo/J. Spencer Jones)
Lee Bouggess (46) Philadelphia Eagles running back is pulled down from behind by Willie Williams, New York Giants defensive back but not before Bouggess gained 8 yards and a first down in second period of Eagles-Giants game, Nov. 23, 1970, Philadelphia, Pa. Moving in on the play is Giants tackle Jerry Shay. (AP Photo/Bill Ingraham)
Bulldozer Tom Woodeschick (37) Philadelphia Eagles running back, makes a short gain in the first period of an Eagles Giants game, Aug. 30, 1969. The Eagles won, 24-17. Giant back Henry Davis (66) makes the tackle. Woodeschick did much of the Eagles ball carrying. (AP Photo/Ray Howard)
Quarterback Fran Tarkenton (10) of the New York Giants, sails a pass end Joe Morrison (not shown) that was good for 15 yards during an exhibition game against the Philadelphia Eagles, in Princeton, N.J., Sept. 2, 1967. The Eagles won, 24-13. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
New York Giants end Bob Crespino (89) takes in a pass from quarterback Fran Tarkenton and is brought down by Nate Ramsey of the Philadelphia Eagles in the national football league game in New York on Nov. 26, 1967. Dave Lloyd of the Eagles (partly obscured by Ramsey) was charged with a foul and Philadelphia was penalized 15 yards. The giants won 44-7. (AP Photo/ Harry Harris)
Quarterback Fran Tarkenton of the New York Giants gets off a pass as he rushed by defensive end Mel Tom of the Philadelphia Eagles in the first quarter Nov. 27, 1967 in New York's Yankee Stadium. (AP photo)
New York Giants? running back Rocky Thompson (22) is dumped head first by Philadelphia Eagles defense when he attempted to score from five yard line on first down play in first quarter at Yankee Stadium in New York on Dec. 19, 1971. Thompson scored on the following play in the same quarter. Al Nelson (26) left corner back of the Philadelphia Eagles, and teammate Bill Bradley (28) right safety are in on the action. Tucker Frederickson (24) is on the bottom of the play. Eagles won, 41-28. (AP Photo/RFS)
New York Giants quarterback Craig Morton looks downfield for a receiver late in the Giants Philadelphia Eagles game at Yale Bowl in New Haven, Connecticut, on Sunday, Dec. 8, 1974. Face to-face in front of Morton are Eagles Jerry Patton (77 in light jersey) and Giants Tom Mullen. Due to heavy rains, the field was a sea of mud. (AP Photo)
New York Giants Rob Carpenter (26) is chased by Eagle defenders in wild card playoff game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 1981, Philadelphia, Pa. Carpenter was the Giants top gainer as he rushed for 161 yards in 33 carries and caught four passes good for 32 yards to help beat the Eagles, 27-21. The rest of the players are unidentified. (AP Photo)
New York Giants running back Larry Csonka (39) divers over Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Wilbert Montgomery (95) and defensive end Manny Sistrunk (79) for third period touchdown that put the Giants ahead temporarily in Giants-Eagles NFL game in Philadelphia, Sunday, Dec. 12, 1977. Eagles won in last seconds, 17-14. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
New York Giants Joe Danelo is lifted in the air by teammate Gordon King as teammates rush out onto the field to greet him after he kicked a game-winning field goal in the final seconds of Sunday, Jan. 3, 1982 NFL game at Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium. The Giants defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 26-24 (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski drops the football as he is hit by New York Giants George Martin (75) in wild card playoff game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 1981, Philadelphia, Pa. The fumble was not allowed, but Jaworski lost nine yards on the sack play. The rest of the players are unidentified. (AP Photo)
Eagles Wally Henry fumbles a kickoff after being hit by New York Giants Mike Dennis (46) in a wild card playoff game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 1981 in Philadelphia, Pa. The ball rolled into end zone and was recovered by Mark Haynes (36) to score the third Giants touchdown to give New York an early 20-0 lead. (AP Photo)
New York Giants Dee Hardison takes a ride on the back of Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski in wild card playoff game, Dec. 28, 1981, Philadelphia, Pa. Jaworski had a tough day as New Yorks defense limited Jaworski to less than 50 percent of pass completions and sacked him three times. Eagles lost, 27-21. Eagles Hubert Oliver (34), Pete Perot (62) and Jerry Sisemore (76) are also shown. (AP Photo)
New York Giants John Washington, right, tries to pull the ball away from Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Randall Cunningham during 1st half action in Philadelphia Monday, Oct. 10, 1988. Cunningham passed for 369 yards and 3 TDs to lead the Eagles to a 24-13 win. (AP Photo/Sean Kardon)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Randall Cunningham gets sacked by New York Giants' Carl Banks (58) for a 12-yard loss in the first quarter at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Dec. 6, 1987. (AP Photo/Ron Frehm)
New York Giants head coach Bill Parcells voices his displeasure to head linesman Leo Miles after a controversial Philadelphia Eagles touchdown in overtime to give the Eagles a 23-17 win at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J., Nov. 20, 1988. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Randal Cunningham is sacked by New York Giants' Lawrence Taylor for a two-yard loss during third quarter action in an NFL game at Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium, Nov. 9, 1986. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Randall Cunningham is tackled by New York Giants' Lawrence Taylor as he ran for a three yard gain in the fourth quarter of game at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia on Sunday, Nov. 15, 1987. Taylor was injured on the play and helped off the field. The Giants won the game, 20-17. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski is sacked by New York Giants Lawrence Taylor for a four-yard loss during second quarter action at Philadelphia's Veterans' Stadium, Nov. 10, 1986. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
New York Giants' Mark Bavaro, left, receives congratulations from teammates George Adams, center, and Stephen Baker after Bavaro caught a 19 yard pass for a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles at Giants Stadium, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Sunday, Dec. 6, 1987. The Giants won 23-20 in overtime. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Randall Cunningham can't evade New York Giants' Eric Howard (74) in the pouring rain in the second quarter of NFL game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Nov. 20, 1988. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Randall Cunningham is sacked by New York Giants Carl Banks as he attempts to pass during third quarter NFL action in Philadelphia, Pa., Sept. 30, 1985. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
Philadelphia Eagles' running back Herschel Walker, center, is stopped by New York Giants linebacker Corey Miller (57), safety Jarvis Williams (26), linebacker Michael Brooks (94) and linebacker Carlton Bailey in the third quarter at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J., Sept. 4, 1994. (AP Photo/Adam Nadel)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) left, talks with Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Seth Joyner as they leave the field after the Giants beat the Eagles at Giants Stadium, Oct. 17, 1993. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants Lawrence Taylor (56) puts the pressure on Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jim McMahon as Eagles Ron Heller (73) defends during Sunday's game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Dec. 9, 1991. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
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 head coach Jim Fassel, who turned 48 years-old, has a bucket of Gatorade dumped on him by quarterback Dave Brown in celebration of their 31-17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford N.J. on Sunday, August 31, 1997. Giants Corey Miller (57) and Charles Way (30) watch. (AP Photo/Dan Hulshizer)
New York Giants defensive tackle Robert Harris (97) celebrates after sacking Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Ty Detmer in the third quarter of their game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. on Sunday, August 31, 1997. (AP Photo/Dan Hulshizer)
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' defensive end Michael Strahan celebrates after running back an interception of a tipped pass 44-yards for a touchdown to beat the Philadelphia Eagles 23-17 in overtime Sunday, Oct. 31, 1999 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/George Widman)
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 place kicker Matt Bryant, left, kicks the game winning field goal from holder Matt Allen, right, in overtime against the Philadelphia Eagles Saturday, Dec. 28, 2002 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 10-7 in overtime giving them a wildcard birth in the playoffs.(AP Photo/Chris Gardner)
The New York Giants' Plaxico Burress, left, runs down the sideline past the Philadelphia Eagles' Sheldon Brown enroute to a 61-yard reception and touchdown in the fourth quarter at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. , Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
New York Giants fans observe a moment of silence for Robert Tisch, co-owner of the Giants, as his image is displayed on the screen above, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. , Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005, before kickoff of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Tisch died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005 of brain cancer. He was 79. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jeff Garcia, right, scramble away from New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora during second quarter NFL football Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants end Osi Umenyiora (72) sacks Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb for a 6-yard loss in the fourth quarter of their football game Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, in Philadelphia. The Giants won, 30-24, in overtime. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
New York Giants receiver Amani Toomer celebrates after catching a pass for a 22-yard touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles late in the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, in Philadelphia. Making the call is back judge Bob Waggoner (25). Toomer had a career-high 12 catches for 137 yards and two touchdowns despite being so dehydrated that he collapsed on the field after the final play. (AP Photo/George Widman, file)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) breaks a tackle by Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Omar Gaither (96) as Eagles linebacker Dhani Jones (55) and Giants tackle Kareem McKenzie (67) look on during second quarter NFL football Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey throws the ball into the stands after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter in a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2002. The Giants won 10-7. (AP Photo/Bernie Nunez)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb (5) fumbles the ball as his sacked by New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan during the second quarter Sunday, Oct. 19, 2003, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Looking on are Giants end Kenny Holmes (90) and Eagles running back Brian Westbrook (36). (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants receiver Amani Toomer, center, is congratulated by end Visanthe Shiancoe, left, and center Shaun O'Hara after his 37-yard touchdown reception against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first quarter of their football game Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/George Widman)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb, left, dives for a two-yard gain ahead of tackle attempts by New York Giants saftey Omar Stoutmire, right, and defensive end Michael Strahan (92) during the fourth quarter Sunday, Nov. 16, 2003, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 28-10. (AP Photo/Chris Gardner)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jeff Garcia, left, fumbles the ball as he is hit by New York Giants' Will Demps in the third quarter during NFL football action Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Eagles won 36-22. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Philadelphia Eagles' Brian Westbrook, center, is brought down by New York Giants', from left, Sam Madison, Will Demps and Antonio Pierce in the third quarter during NFL football action Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006 in East Rutherford, N.J. Westbrook rushed for 97 yards and two touchdowns in the Eagles' 36-22 win. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants defensive end Kenny Holmes (90) celebrates sacking Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb in the fourth quarter in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 19, 2003. McNabb was sacked three times and passed for 64 yards in the Eagles 14-10 win. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
The New York Giants defense swarms Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook during the first quarter at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. , Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005. Defenders are, from left, Gibril Wilson (28), Will Allen (25), Brent Alexander (26), and Antonio Pierce (58). The Giants won, 27-17. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Philadelphia Eagles' Reggie Brown (86)is forced out of bounds before he can haul in the catch by New York Giants safety Brent Alexander (26) late in the fourth quarter at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. , Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005. The Giants won, 27-17. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
New York Giants owner Steven Tisch gestures to the sky as he walks off the field with Michael Strahan after the Giants beat the Philadelphia Eagles, 27-17, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Tisch's father Preston Robert Tisch passed away on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey, left, catches a pass in the end zone for a touchdown over Philadelphia Eagles free safety Brian Dawkins (20) during the fourth quarter Saturday, Dec. 28, 2002, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 10-7 in overtime to make the playoffs as a wildcard team. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jeff Garcia is sacked by New York Giants end Osi Umenviora with pressure from New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce during the first quarter of the NFL wild card football game in Philadelphia Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
New York Giants' Kawika Mitchell, right, flips Philadelphia Eagles' Jason Avant after Avant caught a pass in the second half of their NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in Philadelphia. Giants won, 16-13. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey looses his helmet when he collides with Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Omar Gaither during the second quarter of the NFL wild card football game in Philadelphia Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb, right, is sacked by New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora during second quarter NFL football Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb fumbles the ball as he is sacked by New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora (72) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants sacked McNabb 12 times as they beat the Eagles 16-3. Umenyiora had a team-record six sacks. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants Plaxico Burress, left, leaves Philadelphia Eagles Sheldon Brown on the ground as he runs for a 31-yard pass completion in the fourth quarter of a football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in Philadelphia. The Giants won 16-13. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
New York Giants' Michael Strahan celebrates after sacking Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb during second quarter NFL football Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants beat the Eagles 16-3. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants linebacker Kawika Mitchell, left, recovers a fumble and breaks away from Philadelphia Eagles tight end Matt Schobel during third quarter NFL football Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Mitchell returned the fumble 17 yards for a touchdown as the Giants beat the Eagles 16-3. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Plaxico Burress tries to break free as Philadelphia Eagles' Lito Sheppard holds on in the second half of their football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007 in Philadelphia.Giants won, 16-13. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
New York Giants' Corey Webster (23) signals no good as Philadelphia Eagles kicker David Akers falls to his knees after his failes 57-yard field goal attempt in the second half of their football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007 in Philadelphia. Giants won 16-13. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress pulls down a touchdown pass in the first quarter as Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Lito Sheppard watches during the NFL wild card football game in Philadelphia Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) gives signals to the offensive line in the Giants National Football Conference Divisional NFL football playoff game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants' Eli Manning, top, talks to teammates during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants' Domenik Hixon runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs celebrates with a fan after he scored a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
New York Giants' Ahmad Bradshaw (44) leaps in for a touch down in front of Philadelphia Eagles' Nnamdi Asomugha in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Philadelphia. New York won 29-16. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross (31) intercepts a pass by Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Mike Kafka in front of Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson (10) in the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Philadelphia. Giants won 29-16. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) hauls in a pass in front of Philadelphia Eagles free safety Nate Allen (29) during the NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz, right, reacts as he scores a touchdown past Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel in the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) catches a touchdown pass in front of Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha (24) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid, left, and New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin shake hands at midfield after an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Philadelphia. Giants won 29-16. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick (7) is hit by New York Giants defensive ends Jason Pierre-Paul (90) and Dave Tollefson (71) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
New York Giants wide receiver Domenik Hixon, right, makes a catch against Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) runs with the ball as Philadelphia Eagles players run in pursuit during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) does a Salsa dance as he celebrates his touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) celebrates with wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) after scoring a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Sterling Shepard scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
New York Giants' Odell Beckham, left, catches a touchdown against Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Mills during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) shakes hands with New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) =after the Giants beat the Philadelphia Eagles 28-23 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham scores on a touchdown pass from quarterback Eli Manning against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Eli Manning (10) reacts as teammate Andre Williams (44) rushed for a touchdown on a during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants free safety Landon Collins (21) intercepts a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (86) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
