In the Eagles vs Giants matchup, the Eagles will look to start a win streak in their opening divisional game. Last week, the Eagles scraped by against the Cleveland Browns, while the New York Giants took a tough loss against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Both teams have not had a good start to the season, but there’s at least a little more optimism on the Eagles side. Against the Browns, the offense took a step in the right direction against a good Browns team. If they want to compete in the playoffs, they must take another one this week.
A Step Forwards or Backwards? Week 7 Eagles vs Giants Picks
The Eagles Offense Needs to Be Smart
The Eagles needed a win against the Browns, but the pressure is still mounting on Nick Sirianni. Jalen Hurts was able to play a clean game with zero turnovers however it was not great. There are a few big moments in games where Hurts will still make silly mistakes and miss opportunities. This week against the Giants, he will need to be cautious again but take advantage of the deep shots to the receivers.
The Giants defensive front is real and was the only reason they stayed in the game against the Bengals. Brian Burns and Azeez Ojulari were standouts, and with Jordan Mailata set to miss this game, they will need a plan against Burns. Along with Burns and Ojulari, Dexter Lawrence is a game-changer and will make it tough for the Eagles to run the ball.
Not the night Giants fans wanted, but Brian Burns was outstanding once again.
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— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) October 14, 2024
The way the Giants pull off an upset is through their defensive line, causing havoc and creating turnovers. The Giants secondary and linebackers are solid but unspectacular. They will let up some big plays through the air to opposing offenses, but the Eagles must call the deep shots at the right time this week.
No Need for Fireworks
It will be another ugly, low-scoring game that the Eagles will need to win with attrition rather than lighting up the scoreboard. Early in last week’s game, the Eagles fell into the trap of being too aggressive in the passing game. It’s a good decision to use Devonta Smith and A.J. Brown on go routes when they’re one-on-one. However, it becomes too predictable and forces the offense into a rut when it is all they do.
Against the Browns, the Eagles won a battle of attrition against a poor offense. It will be the same script this week as Daniel Jones and the Giants offense have not been putting many points on the board. If the Giants get Malik Nabers back, it will be a boost for them, but the Eagles defense should be able to hold the team the opposing offense under 20 points again.
Week 7 Eagles vs Giants Picks
Eagles Win 23-17
The Eagles will win this game against the Giants by protecting the ball and playing field position. It will be a good test for Hurts to see if he’s on track to fix his turnover problem. The Giants defensive front will get pressure with Mailata out, but the Eagles can mitigate the pressure by getting the ball out of Hurts’ hands on some quick crossers and slants. This is likely another ugly win for the Eagles, but it could be another small step in the right direction for the team and Nick Sirianni.
Other Prop Bets:
A.J. Brown 70+ Receiving Yards
A.J. Brown Any Time Touchdown Scorer
Jalen Hurts 25+ Rushing Yards
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