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The Banged up Philadelphia Eagles Take on the New York Giants in Week three
The Banged up Philadelphia Eagles Take on the New York Giants in Week threeThe Philadelphia Eagles are a favorite to win a championship, but injuries may slow them down. The team they are playing this week in the New York Giants, know all about injuries. The latest NFL lines for this game and all of the other games on the schedule for this week will be found at online sportsbook BetPhoenix.
The Philadelphia Eagles welcome the New York Giants to Lincoln Financial Field for their home opener Sunday. One of these teams will leave a game under .500, winless in the NFC East and at least a game back of the division-leading Washington Redskins.

Philadelphia may have the most explosive group of athletes in the NFL. However, the Eagles could be without Michael Vick, making it more imperative they execute a clear and concise game plan.

It is no surprise the Philadelphia Eagles’ rush defense is their weak link. That is what happens when you spend millions on your line and secondary, but choose to coach through a linebacking corps featuring two former seventh-round picks and a fourth-round rookie.

Still, if you want to be a Super Bowl contender, you have a rush defense better than 30th in the NFL, allowing 146 yard per game. With Ahmad Bradshaw and Brandon Jacobs coming to town, things do not get any easier.

When the strength of your defense is a trio of cornerbacks, the 265-pound Jacobs Express can be a problem.

The team has already had a problem with power backs in the young season. Steven Jackson had 56 yards on two carries before being sidelined, and Michael Turner had over five yards per carry en route to 115 yards Sunday night. Cadillac Williams was none too shabby as Jackson's replacement, rushing for 91 yards on 19 carries.

The defense does not have to shut down the Giants’ duo, but keeping the backs closer to 100 yards than 150 would go a long way in winning its home opener. Whether it is Michael Vick of Mike Kafka lining up Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles' offensive line has to protect their quarterback.

The New York Giants are a different team when they can put pressure on the passer. When they bully the opposing offensive line, they can beat anybody. It is how they beat the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl, how they beat Pittsburgh Steelers in their Super Bowl season and how they beat the St. Louis Rams on Monday Night Football.

Philadelphia better believe Justin Tuck and Co. will be amped up for the division opener. How much the Giants' pressure effects the quarterback will likely determine the outcome of the game.

This game features two great teams going through problems with injuries, but if they can win this game it will go a long way towards a successful season.



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