Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts and the Eagles have beaten their NFC East rival New York Giants twice during the regular season.
The question everyone is asking as the Philadelphia Eagles prepare to host the New York Giants in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs this Saturday night is: How healthy is Jalen Hurts?
The Eagles quarterback missed two games with a shoulder injury before returning in the season finale – against the Giants. In that 22-16 Week 18 win, Hurts threw for 229 yards, completing 20 of 35 attempts and no touchdowns. He also threw an interception and rushed nine times for 13 yards.
Not exactly the performance the one-time MVP forward showed before he got hurt.
Hurts, however, says he “feels good” going into Saturday’s 8:15 p.m. kickoff, which will be broadcast on FOX.
Hurts is 14-1 as a starter this season for Philly, who lost the two games he missed – to the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints.
Now that he’s back, will the Eagles return to the form that earned them the NFC’s No. 1 seed?
And the No. 6 seeded Giants will have a lot to say about that answer, as they pick up their first playoff win in 11 years after beating the Minnesota Vikings, 31-24, on Last Sunday in the Wild Card round.
The Eagles are 7.5 point favorites Saturday night at home.
The Eagles are making their fifth playoff appearance in the last six years and are looking for their first postseason win since the 2018 Wild Card round.
FrontPageBets takes a look at three best bets for this NFC playoff game against two East Division rivals.
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings and subject to change)
Giants +7.5 (-110)
The New York Giants were the best team in the NFL against the spread during the regular season with a 13-4 mark. To see also : Glenelg Cheerleading Wins Fall Howard County Championship. As underdogs, the Giants, including the playoffs, are 11-2 ATS and 7-1 on the road.
During the regular season, the Giants were 3-1 when underdogs by 7 points or more.
Philadelphia was 14th in the league during the regular season against the spread, going 8-9. The Eagles are 2-4 ATS when favored by a touchdown or more.
In both regular season games, Philadelphia has been a touchdown-or-more favorite over the Giants. The Eagles won the first meeting in Week 13, 48-22, when they were 7 point favourites. They were 16.5 point favorites two weeks ago and only won by 6 points.
Eagles under 28.5 total team points (-115)
Eagles under 28.5 total team points (-115)
The Giants go into Saturday’s game with all the momentum, carrying that big win over the Vikings with them. See the article : Panthers cheerleaders capture first state title, looking to carry momentum to nationals.
Philadelphia was off last week with the bye in the first round of the playoffs.
With one of the league’s top offenses resting, it could pay dividends for the Eagles. Or, it could hurt in a win-or-go-home situation where the regular season doesn’t really matter.
But since that’s what we have to do, consider this: In their last four games of the season, the Eagles averaged 22.8 points. Their regular season average is 28.1.
Since their 48-22 loss to the Eagles in Week 14, the Giants’ defense is giving up an average of just 19 points per game, including 22 to Philly in the regular season finale.
Giants QB Daniel Jones over 1.5 passing touchdowns (+140)
Giants QB Daniel Jones over 1.5 passing touchdowns (+140)
Keeping with the momentum, New York quarterback Daniel Jones looks like he’s locked in the playoffs. See the article : Taking from Lost to Pittsburgh, Exploring the Carolina….
Last week against the Vikings, Jones threw for 301 yards and two scores. It was just his third 300-yard passing game of the season. It was also the sixth time he threw multiple touchdowns.
Jones sat out the regular season finale against Philadelphia, but in his one game against the Eagles he was 18 for 27 for 169 yards and a heavy hit. He also rushed for 26 yards and a score.
To keep this close, Jones needs to keep slinging it. And he will get the opportunities.
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Photos: NFL teams, players, fans pay tribute to Damar Hamlin
Fans pose for photos at a sign in support of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin outside Highmark Stadium before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Hamlin is remain in hospital after suffering a catastrophic accident. -field collapse in the team’s previous game against the Cincinnati Bengals. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Fans sign a poster with messages of support for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin outside Highmark Stadium before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Hamlin is remained in hospital after suffering a catastrophic accident on-. field fall in the team’s previous game against the Cincinnati Bengals. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Players and staff wear shirts in support of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin during practices before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Hamlin remains the hospital after suffering a catastrophic fall on the field in the team’s previous game against the Cincinnati Bengals. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) warms up in a Damar Hamlin jersey to support Buffalo Bills safety during the pregame before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
A piece showing support for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is seen on a Bills jersey before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, center, walks the field during practice while players wearing No. 3 support safety Damar Hamlin during practice before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Orchard Park, NY Hamlin remains hospitalized after suffering a catastrophic fall on the field in the team’s previous game against the Cincinnati Bengals. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
A fan holds a poster honoring injured Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin before an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell signs autographs for fans on their signs bearing the number 3 in support of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Orchard Park, NY Hamlin remains hospitalized after suffering a catastrophic fall on the field in the team’s previous game against the Cincinnati Bengals. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
A fan holds a sign in support of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) during practice before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Hamlin remains in hospital after suffering a catastrophic accident. -field collapse in the team’s previous game against the Cincinnati Bengals. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
A monitor shows Love for Damar in honor of injured Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin before an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Buffalo Bills running back Taiwan Jones (25) kneels in prayer for Damar Hamlin’s safety before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Hamlin continues to be hospitalized after suffering a catastrophic fall on the field in the team’s previous game against the Cincinnati Bengals. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
A medical professional holds a heart and three fingers in support of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
“Love for Damar 3” is displayed in honor of injured Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium before an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Cincinnati Bengals cheerleaders wear armbands honoring injured Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin as they perform during the first half of an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. ( AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
The Cincinnati Bengals show support for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Fans hold signs in support of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Orchard Park. Hamlin remains hospitalized after suffering a catastrophic fall on the field in the team’s previous game against the Cincinnati Bengals. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Buffalo Bills cornerback Siran Neal (33) holds a flag in support of teammate Damar Hamlin before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Fans hold signs in support of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Fans show their support for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) with signs and uniforms during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Orchard Park. Hamlin remains hospitalized after suffering a catastrophic fall on the field in the team’s previous game against the Cincinnati Bengals. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Fans show their support for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) with signs and uniforms during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Orchard Park. Hamlin remains hospitalized after suffering a catastrophic fall on the field in the team’s previous game against the Cincinnati Bengals. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
A fan holds a sign honoring Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin before an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith wears a shirt honoring Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin as he works out before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
The Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts gather on the field before their NFL football game to support Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Buffalo Bills fans hold up three fingers in support of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
A spectator holds a sign in honor of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin during the first half of an NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
“Love for Damar 3” is displayed in honor of injured Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium before the NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, on Sunday, January 8 , 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
A video board at Levi’s Stadium shows a message to Damar Hamlin during an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn )
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) stands on the sideline during a stop to support injured Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. The Steelers won 28-14. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
A fan holds a sign in a show of support for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin during the first half of an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Chargers in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s number 3 is outlined in red on the field at Acrisure Stadium after an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Pittsburgh, PA. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)
A fan holds a sign paying tribute to Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin before the start of an NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
A stadium video monitor displays a message honoring injured Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin before an NFL football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo / Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Miami Dolphins mascot T.D. holds a sign reading “Love to 3 Hamlin Strong” in support of Buffalo Bill safety Damar Hamlin, on the sideline before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. . (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
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Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts and the Eagles have beaten their NFC East rival New York Giants twice during the regular season.
Who is injured on the Eagles?
| A WEEK | PLAYER | INJURY |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Avonte Maddox CB | Roof |
| 18 | Josh Sweat DE | Neck |
| 18 | Jalen hurts QB | Shoulder |
| 17 | Jalen hurts QB | Shoulder |
Will lane johnson be back? Johnson suffered a groin injury during the Eagles’ Week 16 loss to the Dallas Cowboys and will try to play through the injury, although he will likely require surgery. Lane Johnson returned to the practice field in earnest on Friday and expects to be ready for the Eagles’ first playoff game next weekend.
What happened with the Eagles hurt? Hurts, 24, suffered a shoulder sprain (reportedly a sprained SC joint) in the Eagles’ Week 15 win over the Bears and missed the game against the Cowboys on Christmas Eve.
What players are out for the Philadelphia Eagles?
- Brett TothOT. Status Out. The Eagles designated Toth (knee) to return from injured reserve on Wednesday.
- Tyree JacksonTE. Injured reserve status. …
- Arryn SipossP. Injured reserve status. …
- Marlon TuipulotuDT. Injured reserve status. …
- Derek BarnettDE. Injured reserve status.
Who did the Eagles just release? The Eagles on Tuesday released Fulgham, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. This move along with the release of John Hightower leaves the Eagles with just five wide receivers – DeVonta Smith, Jalen Reagor, Quez Watkins, Greg Ward and J.J.
Who are the Eagles biggest rivals?
The rivalry is the second oldest of the NFC East. It has been called the greatest rivalry in NFL history. The Giants and the Eagles have met four times in the play-offs, with each team winning twice. The Giants won in 1981 and 2000, and the Eagles won in 2006 and 2008.
Are the Eagles and Steelers rivals? The Eagles vs Steelers rivalry is a rivalry in the National Football League (NFL) between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Unofficially nicknamed “The Battle of Pennsylvania”, this is an in-state inter-conference rivalry between the two NFL teams located in the state of Pennsylvania.
Who is the Philly Eagles biggest rival? The Dallas Cowboys host the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday in one of the biggest rivalries in the NFL.
Who is the biggest rivalry in the NFL? No rivalry has the history or number of games played like the Chicago Bears-Green Bay Packers rivalry. They have met 184 times since their first game in 1921, with Chicago leading by six games in the series with a record of 92-86-6. These two teams are also two of the most successful franchises in NFL history.
