Adam Schein from FOXSports says the Eagles are too tough for the Giants to overcome.
Five of Sports Illustrated's six writers picked the Eagles picked the Eagles. In fact, they were fairly mean about...
- The Giants couldn't handle the Eagles late in the season and nothing changes here. It's been nice knowing you, Tiki.
- Jeremiah Trotter, Brian Dawkins terrorize Tiki, and it's up to Eli Manning and single coverage to win this game. I say he won't do it.
- This time, there will be no miracle comeback. The real drama will be which Giants starter is the first to complain that New York was outcoached.
Half of CBS Sportsline`s writers picked the Giants to cover the 6.5 point spread.
CBS also had this to say about the Eagles.
The Sporting News picks the Eagles.
Chris Carter also picked the Eagles and gave them the edge in nearly every category.
Defense: Jim Johnson's blitzes will put lots of pressure on Eli
Special teams: Slight edge: Akers can kick in that windy stadium
Coaching: Andy Reid has turned around Philly's season
Intangibles: With five straight wins, Eagles have the momentum
Clark Judge wrote a pretty funny and glowing article about how no one would want the Eagles as house guests this time of year.
This is why you don't want the Eagles in your team's house, and it's why the Giants are looking forward to going to Philly like a trip to their mother-in-law's.
Pride Of Detriot, using Matt Millen-like judgement picks the Giants.
The Sports Guru from Mile High Report has the game Eagles 24- Giants 20.
Most of the Niners Nation is also picking the Eagles.
Dire Radiant pointed out that all the Cowboys fans at Blogging the Boys are, like everyone, also picking the Eagles.
Rams Blog Turf Show Times says the Eagles will have it wrapped up by halftime.
Vikings Blog The Daily Norseman also has the Eagles winning.
Dave the Falconer at The Falcoholic predicts an Eagles win.
MSNBC says the Eagles win
I'm saying Eagles 24, Giants 10.
For the rest of Wildcard Weekend... I'm taking Seattle -2.5 over Dallas, KC +6 over Indy, and the Jets to cover the 8.5 against New England.
Post your predictions below!
Update [2007-1-5 9:58:39 by BleedGreen]: included some new predictions