Giants at Eagles, Open Thread

by Ed Valentine on Dec 9, 2007 7:03 AM EST in New York Giants News

Game: Giants (8-4) at Eagles (5-7)
Time: 1 p.m. EST
TV: FOX

The Giants face the Philadelphia Eagles today with a chance to sweep the season series, earn a playoff berth and pretty much dash the Eagles' slim playoff hopes.

Unfortunately, the Giants are beat up. On defense, Gibril Wilson is out, James Butler and Aaron Ross are iffy and Antonio Pierce is a game-time decision. On offense, Brandon Jacobs is a game-time decision.

Nonetheless, it would be a great win for the Giants if they can pull it off.

Consider this your open thread. By the way, I won't be around this afternoon as I have family obligations to attend to. Get a good discussion going amongst yourselves, and I'll check in tonight or tomorrow after I've had a chance to watch the tape of the game.

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picking philly. not that im surprised, or that i dont think the eagles will win, just worth noting. the only game that they've picked the giants to win in the past two months is minnesota.

by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 9, 2007 11:30 AM EST reply actions

the rookie DBs aren't hurting us so far. Two more

feathers for Reese's cap.

by george cronin on Dec 9, 2007 2:36 PM EST reply actions

eagles

I'm watching this with an Eagles fan. It's difficult to tell who hates their team more

by queler on Dec 9, 2007 3:42 PM EST reply actions

Wow

That's almost a heck of a kick by Akers.

Feagles is good. If he doesn't pin the Eagles back there at the end, I think we're going to overtime right now.

by Josh @ Big Blue View on Dec 9, 2007 4:09 PM EST reply actions

Once again

it comes down to the last seconds and our defense.

Thank goodness.

by NYinCalifornia on Dec 9, 2007 4:11 PM EST reply actions

Timeout?

Why did the giants call a timeout right before the last punt?

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by NYERinSF on Dec 9, 2007 4:13 PM EST reply actions

making sure

the punt team is perfect, the only way you can lose there is a punt block or return is for a TD. The Giants lost a game under Fassel to Philly where that exact thing happened. Good move by TC.

by DoctorK16 on Dec 9, 2007 4:25 PM EST up reply actions

ugh

Fucking Westbrook. Did you HAVE to remind us of that game?

by Josh @ Big Blue View on Dec 10, 2007 10:29 AM EST up reply actions

After today,

no one can say the Giants biggest problem is the defensive secondary. To keep winning games like these says a lot about this team's toughness. I'm impressed.

by george cronin on Dec 9, 2007 4:17 PM EST reply actions

Agreed

I thought the secondary played well today. Granted Philly's receivers aren't great, but impressive nonetheless. Also, good to see Eli protect the ball. Now we just got to get Jacobs to hold onto the ball.

If I'm going to break them, I'm going to break them both. - LT

by potroast on Dec 9, 2007 4:47 PM EST up reply actions

playoff bound?

is it time to start resting the players for playoffs yet?

by johnd134 on Dec 9, 2007 6:43 PM EST reply actions

this team continues to find ways to win

and thats what playoff football teams do.

i still have to eat about six rolaids every quarter, but winning is fun.

by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 9, 2007 6:54 PM EST reply actions

One last thought

Those two rookies deserve promotions to the first team.

by george cronin on Dec 9, 2007 7:28 PM EST reply actions

Wow!!

Got home, sat down, watched the tape before checking in. I knew the score, but what a finish! Damn, Akers is a good kicker! I thought he had not shot to make that kick, but it could have been good from 60-62 if it was a little straighter. I'll take the win, but man that was close.

by Ed Valentine on Dec 9, 2007 8:34 PM EST reply actions

i was so sure he would make that kick

it made the win that much sweeter. i hate akers like i hate papelbon. that's why its great to see them fail.

by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 9, 2007 9:11 PM EST up reply actions

We actually

moved the ball effectively a few times, keeping our defense off the field. To be inside the 10 yard line a few times, resulting in two field goals and one fumble, is pretty weak. Too many points left on the field.

Ugly, ugly win. Shouldn't have even had to come down to that kick. How many times have I thought that though?

Ugly but it's one more in the 'W' column.

by GAgiantfan on Dec 9, 2007 10:47 PM EST reply actions