The Giants and Eagles have already met once this year, but a fair amount has changed in the past five weeks since that Thursday night at Metlife Stadium. Here's what I've seen from the Eagles that's new since they beat the Giants on October 11. You can find my previous assessment of the Eagles HERE.
When the Eagles Have The Ball
The Spotlight: Quarterback Carson Wentz
In the past few weeks, Wentz seems to have gained some confidence in his knee, and is far more willing to tuck the ball and run than he was earlier in the season. He can avoid the rush, and often tries to duck under defensive linemen trying to tackle him around the pads. Once he scrambles, he is looking to make big plays down the field.
Wentz struggled mightily against the Saints last week (19 of 33, 156 yards, 0 TDs, 3 INTs), and even though his numbers were strong the three weeks prior, there were some struggles. He sometimes holds the ball a little bit (he will pump the ball and hesitate) and will throw late and at times inaccurately, especially when he does not reset his feet after being on the move.
Wentz is not afraid to throw the ball downfield, and he will make big plays. He loves to target his tight ends, especially deep in the middle of the field. He is a playmaker.
Inside the Numbers: Carson Wentz has struggled to get the ball down the field with consistent success. He is only 15 of 37 for 527 yards, three touchdowns and four interceptions. He has not completed a pass (0-11) to the right outside the numbers that travels more than 20 yards in the air.
Quotebook: Giants Head Coach Pat Shurmur, "Wentz does a really good job not only of executing in rhythm, but if he can slide it out of the pocket, I call them 60-yard check downs. He does a really good job, he remains a passer all the way 'til he crosses the line of scrimmage, so it's super important that we stay in coverage because guys running free downfield, he'll see them all the way 'til the last moment before he starts to run. That's really what makes their offense tick."
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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) is pushed by Carolina Panthers cornerback James Bradberry (24) after catching a touchdown pass from quarterback Carson Wentz, not pictured, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) looks downfield for a receiver in an NFL game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 in New Orleans (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (86) in action against the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
Philadelphia Eagles' Golden Tate in action during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jalen Mills (31) plays during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) prepares to block during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Philadelphia Eagles offensive guard Brandon Brooks during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 in Philadelphia. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
Philadelphia Eagles' Isaac Seumalo in action during a practice at NFL football training camp, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson (65) protects the quarterback during an NFL game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Jason Peters (71) in action against the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles (43) in action during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (55) in action against the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nigel Bradham during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 in Philadelphia. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) takes a defensive position during an NFL game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) in action against the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Michael Bennett during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 in Philadelphia. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 in Philadelphia. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill (54) covers a kickoff return during an NFL game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox during an NFL football game against Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018 in Philadelphia. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass under pressure from Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Haloti Ngata (94) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Rasul Douglas during an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
The Matchup: Tight End Zach Ertz
Zach Ertz is Carson Wentz's number one option. The Saints limited him to two catches for 15 yards last week with bracket coverage in the middle of the field for much of the game. Wentz tries to get the ball to Ertz all over the field -- short, deep, over the middle and on the perimeter. He is both a big play threat and someone Wentz likes to target on third downs.
Wentz will try to find Ertz on seam routes, crossing routes, and then outward routes heading toward the sideline. He is in the same category as Rob Gronkowski and Travis Kelce as the top tight ends in football. Ertz has wide receiver-like numbers with 77 receptions (3rd most in the NFL), 804 yards and five touchdowns.
Inside the Numbers: Carson Wentz has had immense success targeting Zach Ertz deep down the middle of the field. According to Pro Football Focus, on passes traveling 10 or more yards, Ertz has 20 catches on 25 targets for 338 yards, one touchdown and one interception.
Eagles Scheme and Tendencies
The Eagles still run RPO's, trying to get the run action to get linebackers to crash inside, which in turn, opens up passing lanes on slants. Discipline by the linebackers when they see run action from the offensive line is the key to slowing these down.
Alshon Jeffery's production has slowed in recent weeks. He has just 12 catches for 116 yards and no touchdowns in his last three games. Wentz likes to get him the ball in a way that allows Jeffery to use his big frame on slants and back shoulder throws. Nelson Agholor is the team's deep threat, and they often try to get him free on deep posts in the middle of the field.
The Eagles are trying to incorporate Golden Tate, who they acquired three weeks ago from Detroit before the trade deadline. In his two games with the Eagles, he has seven catches for 67 yards. Philly has tried some creative ways to get him the ball in space on short passes and runs, but they are still figuring out how to utilize him best in the framework of the offense. Tate's best skill is his run after catch ability.
Inside the Numbers: One reason the Eagles are below .500 is their inability to protect the football. They have 16 giveaways this year and a -9 turnover ratio, third worst in the league.
Josh Adams has emerged as the Eagles best running back. He still splits time with Wendell Smallwood and Corey Clement. He has a direct, one cut, downhill running style. Last week against the Saints, he had a 28-yard run for a touchdown. The Eagles ran the ball just 12 times against the Saints, and 16 times the week before against the Cowboys. They are a pass-first team right now.
The Eagles offensive line finally appears to be relatively healthy. Both left tackle Jason Peters and right tackle Lane Johnson are starting but neither are playing up to their usual standards. Pro Bowl center Jason Kelce injured his elbow last week but all indications he won't have any residual effects this week. Despite the starters all being on the field, the Eagles line has not performed to the standards of last year's Super Bowl team when they were considered one of the best units in the league. The team's running game has been at times inconsistent, and at others absent.
Inside the Numbers: According to Pro Football Focus, Lane Johnson has allowed five sacks and four quarterback hits on 372 passing snaps this year, while Jason Peters has one sack and five quarterbacks hits in 372 pass blocking snaps. Peters has also committed seven penalties this season.
Key for The Giants Defense
- Take the ball away
- Don't let Zach Ertz dominate
- Prevent big plays
When the Giants Have The Ball
The Spotlight: Defensive Tackle Fletcher Cox
Cox can dominate a football game from the three-technique position with his ability to get to the quarterback. Don't let his four sacks fool you into thinking he is not a consistently disruptive player. He has his least productive game of the year last week against the Saints with no sacks or quarterback hits, according to Pro Football Focus.
Cox can win with speed, power and technique. He will be the biggest test that newcomer Jamon Brown has had since joining the Giants and will serve as a good measuring stick for where Will Hernandez has progressed as a rookie.
Inside the Numbers: Fletcher Cox has not recorded a sack since the Eagles last game against the Giants back on October 11. Despite that drought, he is still the second-highest graded defensive tackle overall and in terms off pass rush, according to Pro Football Focus' grading system, sitting behind only Aaron Donald.
Quotebook: Giants Quarterback Eli Manning, "I think just obviously there's good players and it starts obviously with Fletcher Cox. He's a disruptive player right there in the middle and do a good job with their ends, getting outside pressure, and just kind of making sure got to step up and you got a big man making some push up front. They do a good job getting to the quarterback and being disruptive in the run game, so we got to handle that, try to get the ball out quickly."
The Matchup: Brandon Graham and Michael Bennett vs. Chad Wheeler and Nate Solder
With a force like Fletcher Cox in the middle potentially affecting the depth of the pocket, it makes it even more essential for the Giants offensive tackles to control the Eagles perimeter rushers. Michael Bennett leads the Eagles in sacks with 4.5 and he will line up primarily over Nate Solder. Bennett made a lot of plays against the Giants in Week 6 with a sack, forced fumble, two quarterback hits and six tackles.
Brandon Graham will work mostly over right tackle Chad Wheeler. Graham was quiet against the Giants in their first matchup, but despite that performance and his modest three sack total, he is a huge threat to the Giants offense. His speed and quickness gets him into the backfield often, and he is a disruptive player in both the run and pass game.
Inside the Numbers: To go along with his three sacks, Graham also has 5 quaterback hits and 36 hurries, according to Pro Football Focus. They have him graded as the second-best edge player in the NFL this year, behind only J.J. Watt.
Eagles Schemes and Tendencies
The Eagles secondary is a MASH unit. At the start of the season, the Eagles top five cornerbacks were Ronald Darby, Jalen Mills, Sidney Jones, Rasul Douglas and Avonte Maddox. There is a chance all five of those players will be unavailable when the Giants and Eagles match up on Sunday afternoon. There's no telling how the Eagles will adjust their defense with their cornerbacks out, except to look at how they played in their last couple of games.
Against the Saints last week, with both Douglas and Jones still healthy, the Eagles played a ton of man to man defense. They ran double-teams at the Saints two main playmakers, Michael Thomas and Alvin Kamara, for much of the game. I would be surprised to see a strategy like that against the Giants with players like Sterling Shepard and Evan Engram presenting matchup issues if they pay too much attention to Odell Beckham Jr. and Saquon Barkley.
I would expect the Eagles to play more like they did against the Cowboys two weeks prior, when they played a lot more zone. This will allow them to protect their cornerbacks a little bit. I can't imagine the Eagles will want cornerbacks Cre'Von LeBlanc, Chandon Sullivan, De'Vante Bausby and whoever else they add to the active roster before Sunday to be in man to man situations against the Giants perimeter weapons. The Eagles, by their nature, want to play man and pressure up front, so it will be interesting to see how they adjust to their injuries in the secondary.
Inside the Numbers: The Eagles give up a ton of yards defensively, ranking 23__rd in the league at 378 per game. Their yards per play allowed versus the run and pass both rank below 20__th in the league. They have succeeded because of their ability to get off the field on third down (9__th in the NFL - 37%) and stop teams in the red zone (6__th in the NFL - 49%).
I detailed the Eagles top pass rushers above, but they will use a steady rotation of defensive linemen in an effort to keep their players fresh. They will rotate in players like Tim Jernigan, Chris Long and Josh Sweat. Long has been a source of pressure all season, with 3.5 sacks and 10 quarterback hits. The loud home crowd of the Eagles should give their pass rushers some help, making it difficult for the Giants offensive line to hear Eli Manning's snap count.
Inside the Numbers: A big reason the Eagles have taken step back this season is their inability to get takeaways. Last year, they were fourth in the NFL with 31 takeaways, but this season only two teams have fewer than their seven.
In addition to the Eagles injuries in the defensive backfield, the potential absence of middle linebacker Jordan Hicks (calf) would be a huge loss. He is the Eagles best run stuffer and tackler from the linebacker position. It has been reported that Nigel Bradham would likely move over to middle linebacker if Hicks is unable to play.
Inside the Numbers: The Eagles rank 24th in the NFL, having allowed 9 runs of 20 yards or more his year. Opposing quarterbacks have a quarterback rating of 116.7 when throwing 21 or more yards in the air against the Eagles defense. Only four teams have allowed more than their 50 plays of 20 yards or more.
Keys For The Giants Offense
- Run the ball successfully on early downs
- Protect the quarterback
- Make big plays down the field (for scores)
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)
