Overall, this performance was pretty typical of the Giants in recent years. A game in the second half of the season, one that could have playoff implications, against the Eagles generally means the Giants will make no effort to win. They play with no sense of urgency. In fact, they seem to give the impression that they don’t even want to play. The only difference here is this is not week 16, where the Giants are out of chances to turn things around after two consecutive losses. There is still time to save the season and hold onto playoff hopes. See that? I found a pro already. Now let’s break this one down.

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Eagles 10

Its been UGLY! The GIANTS forgot to show up in the first half…pathetic!

Key Moments

1. Young cannot get it into the end zone. Eagles settle for Field Goal.
2. Nicks couldn’t hold onto the deep ball from Eli
3. Jacobs gets stuffed on 3rd and 1…shockers!!! not!
4. Phillips gets a pick off a nice deflection by Ross
5. Three and out after starting on the Eagles 45, end up on our own 43
6. Jackson decides to taunt the GIANTS and costs his team big time!
7. Near INT but led to a big hold by the GIANTS defense at 2:27 mark of the 2nd Quarter.
8. We punted to Jackson–enough said. Ran it back to the 14 yard line of the GIANTS
9. Steve Smith burns the GIANTS and scores a TD from Young. Kiwi got burned on the play
10. Ballard drops another big pass down the middle of the field
11. Three dropped passes
12. Tynes good from 48 yards, gets the GIANTS 3pts
13. Giants were pathetic in the first half.

MetLife Stadium, Time to make good memories

history to fortify that abhorrence. No, I think a dispensing with all the statistics is in order, for this game will come down to who makes fewer mistakes and imposes their will over the other. Let’s try to isolate some of the questions regarding this game.

The Eagles run the ball better than anyone else, gaining almost 173 yards on the ground. Simply because Michael Vick is not expected to play does not negate the Eagles ability to move the ball on the ground. Vince Young is a capable runner and poses a physical presence. LeSean McCoy is one of the most exciting running backs in football. He runs with a style reminiscent of Barry Sanders which raises big red flags when imagining the challenge the Giants will have in stopping him. Couple McCoy’s outstanding running ability with the undermanned linebacker unit and it is time to pour a double for yourself. It will be interesting to see if Mark Herzlich is ready for prime time, for the speed of the game may be more than he is currently able to match. I remember watching A.J. Hawk and Clay Matthews in their first few games some years ago and they struggled. They also were not coming off a life threatening disease that robbed their bodies of muscle and substance. So in view of these facts I invoke the Michel Jordan Doctrine: You can’t stop him you can only hope to contain him. And containing McCoy will be key if the Giants are to ostensibly end the season for these dirty birds from 90 miles down the turnpike.

PHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick is not practicing Wednesday because of broken ribs, and it’s uncertain whether the Pro Bowl quarterback will play when the Philadelphia Eagles visit the New York Giants on Sunday night.

Eagles coach Andy Reid says Vick is “still sore” and “these next few days will tell” if he plays Sunday. Vick broke his two lower ribs on the second play of the Eagles’ 21-17 loss to Arizona on Sunday. He didn’t tell anyone he was hurt and played through the pain.

Reid says Vince Young and Mike Kafka will share reps at practice. He wouldn’t identify a starter.

Cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (ankle), wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (shoulder) and offensive lineman King Dunlap (concussion) also aren’t practicing Wednesday.

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