Quick Take: Eagles (6-5-1) at Giants (11-1)

Published: Dec 02, 2008 at 12:09 PM

Last meeting
In Week 10, the Giants got 126 rushing yards from Brandon Jacobs and outlasted the Eagles, 36-31, on the road.

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Streaks
The Giants have won six of the past eight meetings and own a 80-67-2 overall series edge, including the playoffs. See a breakdown of the last five meetings.

Last week
New York went into Washington and left a 23-7 winner. ... Philadelphia snapped a three-game winless streak by crushing the Cardinals, 48-20, on Thanksgiving Day.

Keep your eye on ...
The Giants' issues: New York suspended star receiver Plaxico Burress four games for conduct detrimental to the team on Tuesday. Last weekend he accidentally shot himself at a New York nightclub and is facing weapons charges. LB Antonio Pierce was with Burress at the time and his role in the incident is under police investigation. How the team responds to this distraction will have a major impact on Sunday's game.

Which McNabb shows up: In the Eagles' six wins, QB Donovan McNabb has averaged 283 passing yards and has thrown 12 touchdowns with only three interceptions. In Philadelphia's five losses and a tie, McNabb has averaged just 222 passing yards and tossed six touchdowns and seven interceptions.

Who comes off the ball better: The Giants' offensive line is considered one of the best in the NFC, while the Eagles' offensive line has struggled with inconsistency. Both teams have stout defensive lines that are among the NFL's elite. The team that controls the line of scrimmage will likely be the team that wins -- as was the case in the first meeting earlier this year when the Giants' lines dominated.

Did you know?
With his next interception, Brian Dawkins will become the Eagles' all-time leader in interceptions. ... When McNabb starts and has a 100-plus passer rating, the Eagles are 38-1. ... The Giants can clinch the NFC East with a win. ... Jacobs has at least one TD in four straight starts.

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