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Sunday's Giants-Eagles matchup was quite a treat if you happened to tune in... unless you're a fan of New York's Big Blue.
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Sunday's Giants-Eagles matchup was quite a treat if you happened to tune in... unless you're a fan of New York's Big Blue.
New York backup defensive end Dave Tollefson was sidelined with a right knee injury during the Giants' back-breaking loss to the Eagles Sunday.
While the Philadelphia Eagles moved closer to clinching a playoff spot, Atlanta got in with the Giants' loss and the Falcons' 34-18 win at Seattle. Pittsburgh is also in the postseason, despite falling 22-17 to the New York Jets.
DeSean Jackson scored on a 65-yard punt return on the final play of the game and the Philadelphia Eagles scored 28 points in the final 7:28 to stun the New York Giants 38-31 Sunday and take over first place in the NFC East.
A Giants win makes the final two weeks more interesting. New York closes with road games at Green Bay (8-5) and Washington (5-8). The Eagles have home games against Minnesota (5-8) and Dallas (4-9), two of the league's most disappointing teams this season.
Two-time Pro Bowl center Shaun O'Hara likely will return for the Giants in their NFC East showdown with the Eagles.
Neither the Giants or the Philadelphia Eagles would want it any other way – for all practical purposes, the NFC East title will be on the line when these two 9-4 teams clash on Sunday.
Is Giants defensive coordinator Perry Fewell locked in a room drawing up some super-secret game plan to shut down Michael Vick and the Eagles on Sunday at New Meadowlands Stadium? No one wants to say.
Philadelphia Eagles rookie Jamar Chaney will literally be thrust into the middle of the rivalry with the New York Giants on Sunday, when he makes his first career start at middle linebacker. Consider the rookie warned.
Tom Coughlin's need for sleep can wait until later this week. It's mid-December and there is a division title at stake.
The Giants now have one less day to prepare for Philadelphia after toppling the Minnesota Vikings 21-3 during their postponed matchup on Monday night.
Michael Vick and the Philadelphia Eagles could be on track for an encore appearance at Cowboys Stadium in eight weeks.
Dick Vermeil engraved "burnout" into the coaching lexicon when he resigned from the Philadelphia Eagles nearly 30 years ago. Since then, fatigue comes with the headset, as common as Cover 2 defenses and play action passes.
Eagles had won three straight, but were unable to break off big plays against one of the league's stingiest defenses and fell into a tie with the New York Giants for the NFC East lead.
Giants left tackle David Diehl joined Boomer & Carton Tuesday morning to talk about New York's struggles, costly turnovers, and the NFC playoff picture.
Vick is scheduled to talk to New Haven high school students Tuesday with The Humane Society of the United States, which has been campaigning to end dogfighting.
If the Chicago Bears find a way to stop Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick, it could be the confirmation of their status as a contender.
Obviously, the Giants are auditioning for the latest edition of Football Follies because they've put together a rather impressive collection of bloopers this season – with each reel being almost more unbelievable than the previous one.
All Michael Vick was missing in his remarkable comeback story was a comeback win. Now he can check that off, too.
Mark Sanchez looked sharp leading Gang Green down the field during their winning drive Sunday, as it was just another day at the office for Rex Ryan's cardiac Jets.
Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Ellis Hobbs left the field on a stretcher with a neck injury after taking a hit to the helmet on the second-half kickoff return against the New York Giants on Sunday night.
The Giants are operating at much less than full strength, as they get into the heart of their divisional schedule while heading to Philadelphia Sunday night.
Michael Vick spoke with the media Thursday and said "no fear here of the Giants," a statement that speaks volumes about the confidence level both Vick and the Eagles have going into Sunday night's NFC East battle with New York.
Eagles tight end Brent Celek joined Boomer and Carton Friday morning to preview Sunday's matchup against the New York Giants.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says Michael Vick is doing all the right things and he's proud of the way the Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback has turned his life around after serving time in prison for his role in a dogfighting ring.
