Beating the despised Eagles with a full-blown effort makes sense almost every time. But not this time.
PHILADELPHIA — What is best for the Giants, almost every time they square off with the Eagles is to do everything possible to stick it to a fairly despised NFC East rival that has dominated them for a decade. Whenever the Giants can beat the Eagles, it is a good day for them and their fans.First-year head coach Brian Daboll has said repeatedly in the past few days that he will deploy his players in Week 18 based on what is best for his team.
possible for a trip the following week to either Minneapolis or San Francisco for the Giants’ first postseason appearance since they lost at Green Bay in January 2017.Davis Webb to start Giants’ season finale over Tyrod Taylor in interesting QB twist The Eagles need to win to secure the No. 1 seed and will play it straight — meaning Jalen Hurts, after missing two games with a right shoulder issue, figures to be back at quarterback, though he was listed as questionable.
The upside to resting players: There will be no new injuries to the most important players, and there will be no new bumps or bruises for players who have been bumped and bruised often in the previous 16 games. The downside: The momentum gained the past few weeks will be halted, and a reasonable facsimile of the Giants will go into the playoffs by losing in lackluster fashion.
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