The Trentonian (Trenton, NJ)

GIANTS GAMEDAY

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The Game: Eagles (11-1) at Giants (7-4-1), Sunday 1p.m. ET (FOX)

The Line: Philadelph­ia by 7.5 History: The Eagles lead the alltime series, 89-87-2, and have won nine of the last 11meetings. Those two losses came in the Meadowland­s in 2020and 2021. Key Matchups:

Giants LT Andrew Thomas/ RT Evan Neal vs. Eagles LB Haason Reddick: Reddick’s first year in Philadelph­ia has been a revelation as the sixth-year veteran has a team-high nine sacks along with 16QB hits. Thomas and Neal have a big assignment on the edges.

Giants RB Saquon Barkley vs. Eagles front seven: Barkley desperatel­y needs another breakout game as he’s averaging just 3.3yards per carry over the last five games. Philadelph­ia is tied for 21st in yards allowed per carry (4.6).

Giants DT Dexter Lawrence vs. Eagles C Jason Kelce: Kelce might be the biggest test all year on the interior for Lawrence, who has had a breakout season as one of the league’s top defensive tackles with six sacks and 20 QB hits.

Giants CB Fabian Moreau vs. Eagles WR A.J. Brown: This is one of the Giants’ biggest mismatches as Moreau struggled last week while shadowing Washington’s Terry McLaurin (eight catches, 105yards, one touchdown). Brown ranks seventh in receiving yards (950) and has nine touchdowns.

Injury Report:

Giants: OUT: OL Josh Ezeudu (neck), CB Adoree’ Jackson (knee), G Shane Lemieux (toe); DOUBTFUL: DL Leonard Williams (neck); QUESTIONAB­LE: RB Saquon Barkley (neck).

Eagles: OUT: LB Shaun Bradley (hamstring).

Giant Facts: Saquon Barkley was announced this past week as the Giants’ nominee for Walton Payton Man of the Year. … The defense ranks fifth in red-zone efficiency (allowing touchdowns) at 48.9%. … The offense ranks 24th in yards per completion (9.4).

The Prediction: Eagles 27, Giants 17

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