Last meeting
Philadelphia handed rival New York its first home loss of the season by getting 203 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns from running back Brian Westbrook in Week 14.
Streaks
The Giants have won six of the past nine matchups and own an 81-68-2 overall series advantage, including the playoffs. See a breakdown of the last five meetings.
Last week
A visit to Minnesota was undaunting for the soaring Eagles as they won their wild-card battle with the Vikings, 26-14. ... The Giants reaped the benefits of a 12-4 season by getting a first-round bye.
Keep your eye on ...
McNabb on a mission: The main reason the Eagles have won five of their past six games is QB Donovan McNabb. In those five wins, McNabb has thrown 10 touchdowns with only two interceptions, while passing for an average of 243 yards per game.
Fan feedback
What will be the biggest factor in this game? Who will win the rubber match?
** What are your thoughts?**
New York's pass rush: The best way for the Giants to neutralize McNabb is to get pressure on him. When New York swept Philadelphia in 2007, it was largely due to its 15 sacks of McNabb. This year the teams split the season series, and the Giants were unable to take down McNabb a single time in either game.
Jacobs' effectiveness:Giants RB Brandon Jacobs was forced out of the Week 14 contest with a knee injury, and New York's rushing attack suffered in the second half without him. In the Giants' Week 10 win over the Eagles, however, Jacobs had 126 yards and two touchdowns. His health and productivity will play a major role in Sunday's game.
Did you know?
From 1933 to 1999, these teams met in the playoffs only once, but this will be their third postseason meeting this decade. New York has a 2-1 overall edge in playoff matchups, but the Eagles won the most recent one in 2006. ... These two teams have combined to win every NFC East title this decade except one (2007, Dallas Cowboys).
