Giants at Eagles: Preview, prediction, odds and pick

We’re getting ready to see the Philadelphia Eagles host Eli Manning at the New York Giants. Which team will prevail in this contest?

So just how important is this game in Philadelphia to head coach Ben McAdoo and the New York Giants? History tells us that in league annals, that there have only been five occasions in which a club rebounded from a 0-3 start to reach the playoffs. The last franchise to achieve this feat were the 1998 Buffalo Bills, nearly 20 years ago.

That’s the task at hand for quarterback Eli Manning and company if they fall to the Birds? It’s worth noting that the Giants have dropped three straight at Philadelphia. Including a Week 16 road loss to the Eagles a year ago, McAdoo’s team is 1-4 in its last five overall games – including an ugly playoff loss at Green Bay.

Odds

Line: Eagles (-5)

Over/Under: 43.5

The Eagles already have a road win in the division on their resume. Can the team now take care of business at home against a desperate New York Giants’ team looking for its first win of the season? The consensus at SportsBook Review agrees, hence Philadelphia is a five-point favorite to get the job done.

More fansided.com: NFL power rankings, Week 2: Broncos surge, Cardinals tumble

Including last year’s postseason, the New York Giants have scored fewer than 20 points in eight consecutive games dating back to Week 13 of ’16. The continuous offensive line issues, most notable left tackle Ereck Flowers, remains a liability at the moment. So can the Big Blue defense generate points to offset Manning and company’s current problems? They could get a pick-six here at the expense of Carson Wentz. But it won’t be enough.

Pick: Eagles 19, Giants 17

Home/New York Giants