CAPITALIZE ON PHILLY SITTING STARS
Saquon Barkley and a slew of prime Eagles gamers are sitting out Sunday’s sport as a result of Philadelphia already has clinched the NFC East and the convention’s No. 2 playoff seed. That ought to current Brian Daboll and his teaching workers an apparent alternative to create mismatches towards backups and declare a victory, assuming they’re able to measure as much as Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio and the remainder of Nick Sirianni’s workers.
SCORE AN EARLY TD
The Giants’ 45-point efficiency towards the Colts began with a Malik Nabers landing reception from Drew Lock late in final Sunday’s first quarter. It was the Giants’ first landing within the first quarter of their previous 4 video games. It was solely their second first-quarter TD since Week 3. And it was simply their fourth all season. Even with the Eagles resting a number of starters, Philadelphia nonetheless has expertise that may beat the Giants. Scoring early is the easiest way for Daboll’s staff to keep away from an embarrassing loss to Philly’s backups.
STOP THE RUN
The Eagles will plan to run the ball down the Giants’ throats with Kenny Gainwell and whoever else they placed on the sphere. Jonathan Taylor simply racked up 125 yards and two touchdowns final week for the Colts. If the Giants protection can’t cease it, they’ll haven’t any hope of ending their disappointing season on a two-game successful streak.
Initially Printed: January 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM EST
