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New York Giants (5-2) at Philadelphia Eagles (4-2)
Sunday November 1st, 1:00PM Eastern

Betus.com betting line – New York -1, 44 O/U

The New York Giants were on top of nearly every power rankings poll and NFL rankings scale imaginable just a few weeks ago after starting off the season 5-0. The Giants appeared to be back to dominate NFC form. However, a thrashing from New Orleans two weeks ago opened some eyes and last week’s disappointing loss to the Cardinals turned some heads. Perhaps the Giants are not quite as good as they were made out to be or are they? The Giants may have failed to grab a strangle hold of the entire NFC, but they will get their chance to firm their grip on the NFC East this Sunday when they host the 4-2 Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles took down Washington last Monday night 27-17, but that was a week after an embarrassing upset from the Oakland Raiders. Similar to the Giants, Philadelphia has lost to New Orleans and experienced an upset type defeat. There are still many questions revolving around both teams, but one will emerge Sunday as the potential front runner in the division.

The New York Giants offense has been stellar all season averaging 393 yards per game and 28 points per game. QB Eli Manning is throwing the ball well with 12 touchdowns and 6 picks on the year. The offense more importantly is getting help from the young wide receivers in Mario Manningham and Steve Smith. Smith ranks 3rd in the NFL with 594 receiving yards with an impressive 45 catches on the year. Manningham also has 439 yards and both players have 4 touchdowns a piece. Also, rookie Hakeem Nicks has gained nearly 200 yards receiving in the last two weeks and has 4 touchdowns on the year as well. These stellar young wide outs make up the best young group of receivers for any team in the league and QB Eli Manning should be ecstatic with the opportunity to build around these guys.

However the problem on the year has not come from the offense, but rather the defense. The Giants defensive woes were exposed against the Saints allowing 48 points, but that poor performance was given in most credit to the Saints talented passing game. However, last week’s similar performance to the Arizona Cardinals raised more questions? The Giants defense has carried them to most of their success over the past few years. The offense is performing well, but they are not explosive enough to win on offense alone. The Giants defense may be as talented as any in the league, but in their 3 biggest games this year against Dallas, New Orleans, and Arizona the Giants have allowed 34 points per game. The defense must play better and keep opponents out of the end zone if they are to get back to their winning ways.

The Eagles on the other hand are starting off slow on offense similar to the way they started 2008. Rookie LeSean McCoy is the leading rusher on the team with a pitiful 212 yards and 1 score. Running back Brian Westbrook has been ineffective all season. Westbrook possibly a better receiving back has only 327 total yards on the ground and receiving through the first 1/3 of the season after compiling nearly 1,500 total yards in 2008. WR DeSean Jackson is the only player posing the potential homerun threat. Jackson has 423 receiving yards with 3 touchdowns along with a hand full of big special teams plays. The Eagles will be considered slight underdogs this Sunday, but keep your eyes on Jackson as he can change the entire game in literally the blink of an eye.

Pick – This is the perfect rebound game for the Giants defense after a disappointing two game stretch. The Eagles offense will struggle and the Giants win convincingly.