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The struggling Philadelphia Eagles (3-6) return to MetLife Stadium for the first time since their amazing, historic comeback last December to face the NFC-leading Giants (6-3).

Kickoff: 8:20pm ET
Weather: Low 50′s, 10% chance of precipitation; Wind 10mph
TV: NBC Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michelle Tafoya
Radio: WFAN 660AM Bob Papa, Carl Banks and Howard Cross Westwood One Radio: Dave Sims, James Lofton, Sean Landeta. SIRIUS: 94 (WW1), 92 (Phi), 93 (NYG)  XM: 227 (WW1), 225 (Phi), 226 (NYG)
The Line: Giants by 5 1/2; Over Under 46

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As the Eagles (3-6) limp into town down Michael Vick and Jeremy Maclin, some may view this game as a gimmie.

That would be the wrong approach to view this game. Don’t expect any sympathy from the Giants, who have battled their own string of injuries (add Michael Boley to the list this week), and they should take this opportunity to bury the struggling Eagles-but it won’t be easy. You know the Eagles will be amped for this prime time showdown.

Tom Coughlin has preached the word “finish” this year. Well, this game is a way to erase doubts of a second half fade while also eradicating the thoughts of last year’s humbling and devastating loss to the Eagles at home. It’s time to pounce and punish.

So, let’s dive right in and look at five things to watch for.

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As the Giants prepare to take on the Philadelphia Eagles for the second time this year, I once again reached out to Thomas Jackson of EaglesEyeBlog.com for his take on the game.

A lot has changed since the last time the two teams played in September. So, without further ado, let’s go over five critical points with EaglesEyeBlog.com.

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Eagles’ QB Michael Vick (ribs) and WR Jeremy Maclin (shoulder, hamstring) have officially been ruled out of tomorrow night’s game vs the Giants. Also out for Philadelphia are T King Dunlap (concussion) and CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (ankle).

DE Brandon Graham (knee) is questionable while S Nate Allen (concussion) and G Evan Mathis (toe) are probable.

For the Giants, RB Ahmad Bradshaw (foot) will sit out again this week. LB Michael Boley (hamstring) remains doubtful.

CB Prince Amukamara (foot) and DE Justin Tuck (ankle) are questionable, but both should dress on Sunday. T Will Beatty (back), WR Jerrel Jernigan (hip), WR Mario Manningham (knee), CB Aaron Ross (quadriceps), DE Osi Umenyiora (knee) are all probable.

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With Vick and Maclin Out, Line Climbs to 5 1/2

With QB Michael Vick sidelined for Sunday’s game vs the Giants with broken ribs, the betting line for the divisional showdown between the Eagles and the Giants has shot up from Giants – 3 to Giants – 5 1/2.  Vince Young, who is 2-0 lifetime against the Blue, will be the likely starter.

Trends don’t really mean much in this rivalry, which over the years has produced some of the league’s most memorable moments. This season, the Eagles have blown five games in the fourth quarter while the Giants have a propensity for pouring on in the final period.

The Giants’ run defense this year has been the worst in recent memory, while the Eagles’ rushing offense is first in the NFL, 13.5 yards better than runner-up Houston.

The Giants have had a difficult time winning in second half of the season under Tom Coughlin. They are 24-33 since 2004.  Against the spread (ATS), they are 17-37-2 in their last 56 games in November.

Some other Giants trends….

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Before the season began, Giants’ DE Osi Umenyiora and Eagles’ RB LeSean McCoy went at it via Twitter.

McCoy had commented on Osi’s holdout (“Overrated n soft 3rd best d-line on his team honestly”) and Osi reponded back with tweet comparing McCoy to pop star Lady Gaga.

Yesterday, Osi said he wasn’t bitter over the incident, but his comments sure didn’t support that sentiment:

“No, not at all,” said Osi when asked if he was still upset over McCoy’s comments. “What he did was unforgivable. Do you understand what I mean? Because whenever you see a man in a contract dispute, a fellow NFL player, you don’t take that opportunity to take your shots at him. You wait until you’re about to play him. Then you take your shots. We’ve had our problems. I’ve moved past it. I just have to focus on winning right now.”

When asked if he had any extra motivation going against McCoy this week, Osi said he didn’t.

“Not at all. He said some things he shouldn’t have said. He made a mistake there. At the end of the day, there’s no extra motivation. I know for a fact that we have to win this game to get to where we need to go. He ran his mouth. He crossed the line that shouldn’t have been crossed. I think this week, if he was going to say something, should have been the week he said some things like that. I’m not really concerned about that. I’ll see him on the football field and we’ll go from there.” 

Whew. Glad he cleared that up.

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It’s official: RB Ahmad Bradshaw will not play Sunday vs Philadelphia. Tom Coughlin is still hopeful that Bradshaw will be ready for next Monday night’s game in New Orleans..

“We are all hoping and we have to see. He needs to do some things on the practice field. I know the position of the medical staff, exactly, they are not quite ready to turn him loose.”

LB Michael Boley (hamstring) is still holding out hope that he can play Sunday, but he has not practiced and is listed as doubtful. LT Will Beatty (back) returned to practice today.

DE Justin Tuck did not practice and is questionable after getting his ankle stepped on yesterday in practice.

Coughlin did not say whether the team planned to activate recently reinstated DT Jimmy Kennedy this week.

Coughlin admitted that Danny Ware, who goes by the moniker DJ, has looked good in practice. He refuses to address him by that name, though.

“You mean Danny. I call him Dan or Danny, just to get him going. Yes and I think so. He is still productive. When you look at the stat sheet, he is still productive. He is a productive guy. The ability to play with more energy and when you need him in that clutch period, he has that extra gear.”

Eagles QB Michael Vick, who was rumored earlier to be ruled out of Sunday’s game is still listed as questionable on the injury report as is WR Jeremy Maclin.

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According to Geoff Mosher of DelawareOnline.com, Eagles QB Michael Vick has been ruled out of Sunday’s game vs the Giants due to the severity of the rib injury he sufffered last week against the Arizona Cardinals.

Backup Vince Young will get the start.

From Mosher:

“Eagles coach Andy Reid and offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg have told reporters this week that they’re hoping Michael Vick can play Sunday night.

But the Pro Bowl quarterback has already been ruled out against the Giants, The News Journal has learned…”

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Ted Berg speaks with John Fennelly of GiantsFootballBlog.com to preview Big Blue’s Week 11 matchup with the Eagles.

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Philadelphia RB LeSean McCoy is a notorious Giant killer. This year, he’s become an everybody-killer. He leads the NFL with 12 touchdowns (10 rushing, two receiving) and has recorded at least one touchdown in every game this season. Speaking of killers, with a touchdown this weekend when his Eagles visit Giants on Sunday Night Football, McCoy would become only the second player since 1970 to score a touchdown in each of his team’s first 10 games of a season, joining Pro Football Hall of Famer O.J. Simpson (1975).

In the first meeting between these teams on September 25th (a Giants’ 29-16 victory), McCoy racked up 128 yards on 24 carries (with a TD) and 13 more on three receptions. He is an extremely dangerous fellow, especially since the Giants have failed to stop the run more often than not.

“He’s about as elusive as they come,” said Giants’ coach Tom Coughlin. “Lots of times [the defenders] are not all blocked. He makes things happen. He’s very difficult to tackle. He’s fast. He’s very quick. He runs within their scheme extremely well. He can pick a spot on one side of the formation and end up on the other side, outside. He’s a very, very skilled and dangerous running back….For them to be rushing at 171 [yards] a game, given the talent that they have and what they’ve done with the throwing game over the years, that’s a great tribute to that guy and the coaching staff. They put it in his hand.”

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