Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Giants Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 20th 2024

Preview and Prediction

The Giants' rendition of the "New York Sack Exchange" will set their sights on Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles this Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J.

The Giants (2-4) will face off against the Eagles (3-2) in a divisional matchup with a league-leading 26 sacks, only eight less than their total for the entire 2023 season. This is their highest number of sacks through six games since 1985 when Lawrence Taylor and his teammates recorded 30.

Instead of Lawrence Taylor, the Big Blue pass rush is now led by two-time Pro Bowler Dexter Lawrence, who has seven sacks. Three other teammates have three sacks each, and a total of 11 Giants have at least one sack.

In their last game against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Giants sacked Joe Burrow four times in a 17-7 loss at home. Linebacker Azeez Ojulari contributed two of those sacks.

While the Giants' defense has held their opponents to 21 or fewer points in their last five games, their offense has also struggled to score more than 21 points in each game this season.

Currently, the Giants have the lowest scoring offense in the NFC, averaging only 16.0 points per game.

According to Giants coach Brian Daboll, there has been improvement in certain areas, but their ultimate goal is to score points and finish drives while taking care of the ball. Daboll also expressed his disappointment in the lack of explosive plays from both the running and passing game.

This Sunday, Giants quarterback Daniel Jones will be facing a Philadelphia defense with two rookie starters in the secondary: first-round pick Quinyon Mitchell and second-rounder Cooper DeJean.

In their last game against the Cleveland Browns, Mitchell and DeJean were targeted a combined eight times and only allowed three completions for 23 yards with no first downs.

DeJean, who played as the nickel corner, recorded nine tackles and a half-sack, while Mitchell, who has started five games at cornerback, helped limit the Browns to only 144 passing yards.

DeJean stated that he felt prepared for his first NFL start and had no nerves, only some excitement and butterflies leading up to the game. He also mentioned that once he made his first hit, everything slowed down for him.

The Eagles have improved their passing defense this season, moving up from 31st in the league to 21st. They will also have to face former Giant and current Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, who has 574 yards from scrimmage and five touchdowns in five games this season.

Barkley, who was drafted second overall by the Giants in 2018, will be making his return to MetLife Stadium, where he spent his first six seasons. He expressed that he does not expect a warm reception from the fans, but acknowledges the long-standing rivalry between the two teams.

On Wednesday, three Eagles starters missed practice due to injuries: tight end Dallas Goedert (hamstring), left tackle Jordan Mailata (hamstring), and defensive tackle Milton Williams (ankle). Mailata is expected to be out for multiple weeks, while cornerback Darius Slay (knee) was limited.

For the Giants, rookie receiver Malik Nabers was limited in practice due to a concussion, while linebacker Brian Burns (groin), punter Jamie Gillan (hamstring), and Dexter Lawrence (hip) did not practice. However, Lawrence stated that he will be playing on Sunday, and Burns also expects to play.

It was also confirmed on Wednesday that Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas will be out for the rest of the season due to a foot injury.

PREDICTION

Philadelphia Eagles

23

20

New York Giants

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