Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants Free NFL Picks & Week 17 Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 12/23/2014
Sunday, December 28, 2014 at 1:00 PM on FOX
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford
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On Sunday afternoon, the Philadelphia Eagles (9-6) will be looking to end their season with a win when they visit the New York Giants (6-9). In their first game against each other this season, the Eagles were able to shut out the Giants 27-0 at home.
Last Saturday, the Eagles were knocked out of playoff contention when the Washington Redskins beat them 27-24 on the road. They ended up with a huge 495-305 yardage advantage in that game, but they also ended up committing 13 penalties.
The Eagles have had one of the better offenses in the league this season, but they have also allowed their opponents to score 24.9 points per game against them. Since taking over at quarterback, Mark Sanchez has been able to complete 64.1 percent of his passes for 2,126 yards, 12 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.
The Giants were able to win their third game in a row last weekend when they beat the St. Louis Rams 37-27 on the road. They had one of their best offensive performances of the year in that game, finishing with 514 total yards.
Through 15 games, the Giants have been one of the worst defenses against the run by giving up 133.2 rushing yards per game. Rookie Odell Beckham already looks like one of the top wide receivers in the league having caught a team-high 79 passes for 1,120 yards and 11 touchdowns this season.
Philadelphia Eagles Betting Trends
Philadelphia Eagles are 8-7-0 Against the Spread
Philadelphia Eagles are 9-5-0 against the Over/Under
New York Giants Betting Trends
New York Giants are 7-8-0 Against the Spread
New York Giants are 9-6-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
Philadelphia Eagles
12/21/14 LB Trent Cole Hand "?" Sunday vs. NY Giants
11/08/14 LB DeMeco Ryans Achilles IR
11/05/14 G Todd Herremans Bicep IR
11/02/14 QB Nick Foles Collarbone out indefinitely
09/10/14 T Allen Barbre Ankle IR
09/10/14 LB Najee Goode Pectoral IR
09/04/14 WR Arrelious Benn Concussion IR
09/04/14 LB Travis Long Knee IR
New York Giants
12/21/14 RB Rashad Jennings Ankle "?" Sunday vs. Philadelphia
12/19/14 LB Jacquian Williams Concussion IR
12/17/14 T James Brewer Concussion IR
12/04/14 OL Geoff Schwartz Ankle IR
12/04/14 OL Adam Snyder Knee IR
12/04/14 DE Robert Ayers Pectoral IR
12/04/14 LB Terrell Manning Ankle IR
12/04/14 LB Mathias Kiwanuka Knee IR
11/13/14 RB Peyton Hillis Concussion IR
11/05/14 CB Prince Amukamara Bicep IR
10/27/14 LB Jon Beason Toe IR
10/16/14 CB Trumaine McBride Thumb IR
10/12/14 WR Victor Cruz Knee IR
09/28/14 CB Walter Thurmond Pectoral IR
09/23/14 WR Marcus Harris Shoulder IR
09/17/14 WR Jerrel Jernigan Foot IR
09/04/14 S Cooper Taylor Foot IR
09/04/14 T Troy Kropog Undisclosed IR
09/04/14 WR Mario Manningham Calf IR
Josh's Pick: Take Philadelphia
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