notthatbluestuff Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 I thought you NFC East fans were supposed to be rabid? We're all just twiddling our thumbs waiting to discuss this little game, so if nobody else will, I guess I'll start this thread too. Saturday January 21st 2023, 8:15pm EST - FOX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyMossIsBoss Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Any examples of a team blowing out a team in December, and then losing playoff rematch? I know in 2009 Packers killed Cardinals in finale, then lost to them next week in OC, but Cards pulled guys early in finale since it was meaningless. Just curious. Definitely examples of teams dominating regular season game (s) but losing postseason rematch (2020 Bucs most recent, lost 3-38 to Saints in week 9 then won the rematch)… but as late as week 14? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minutemancl Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 3 minutes ago, RandyMossIsBoss said: Any examples of a team blowing out a team in December, and then losing playoff rematch? I know in 2009 Packers killed Cardinals in finale, then lost to them next week in OC, but Cards pulled guys early in finale since it was meaningless. Just curious. Definitely examples of teams dominating regular season game (s) but losing postseason rematch (2020 Bucs most recent, lost 3-38 to Saints in week 9 then won the rematch)… but as late as week 14? That's somewhat relevant. The Giants pulled starters in the 2nd half of that first game, and they didn't start anybody in the 2nd game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
49ersfan Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 (edited) 19 minutes ago, RandyMossIsBoss said: Any examples of a team blowing out a team in December, and then losing playoff rematch? I know in 2009 Packers killed Cardinals in finale, then lost to them next week in OC, but Cards pulled guys early in finale since it was meaningless. Just curious. Definitely examples of teams dominating regular season game (s) but losing postseason rematch (2020 Bucs most recent, lost 3-38 to Saints in week 9 then won the rematch)… but as late as week 14? It wasn't December, but the 49ers beat the Rams 31-10 in November 2021, then won 27-24 in a must win game in January 2022, then lost 20-17 in the NFCCG. Thta being said, the stats still favor the Eagles. If you beat a team twice, you're more likely than not to beat them a 3rd time The Giants seem to have fully unleashed Daniel Jones as a runner and that caused some problems for the Vikings yesterday. My main worry with the Eagles is how healthy are Hurts/Johnson? Edited January 16, 2023 by 49ersfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acgott Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 21 minutes ago, RandyMossIsBoss said: Any examples of a team blowing out a team in December, and then losing playoff rematch? I know in 2009 Packers killed Cardinals in finale, then lost to them next week in OC, but Cards pulled guys early in finale since it was meaningless. Just curious. Definitely examples of teams dominating regular season game (s) but losing postseason rematch (2020 Bucs most recent, lost 3-38 to Saints in week 9 then won the rematch)… but as late as week 14? 2012 Ravens lost 34-17 in Week 15 to Broncos. Beat them in playoffs on way to SB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rivers Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 19 minutes ago, 49ersfan said: My main worry with the Eagles is how healthy are Hurts/Johnson? Injuries are important , especially to a QB's throwing shoulder and best OL RT. Cincinati have lost 3 starting OL of all things, imagine that. Giants appear healthy, so this could be a close game actually especially if the Giants can run the ball and continue to do so with Barkley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acgott Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 11 minutes ago, Acgott said: 2012 Ravens lost 34-17 in Week 15 to Broncos. Beat them in playoffs on way to SB. 2010 Patriots won 45-3 against Jets on December 6. Lost to them in divisional round. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y*so*blu Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 I think we can win this game. It will take an extraordinary effort and probably some luck. Saquon will have to be a factor. I don't think the Eagles' run defense is the fatal Achilles' heel some writers make it out to be, but you can run on them. If their defensive line doesn't blow you off the ball first. And as the old saying goes it is hard to beat the same team three times in a season, so let's make it as hard on them as we can. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acgott Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 injuries will be a big factor. Giants will at least have Adoree and McKinley for this matchup that they didn’t have in the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INbengalfan Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 I have no idea what previous matchups really mean, other than third time they alsways play close, no matter the p[revious outcomes. Look no further than Miami/Buffalo and Cincy?baltimore. Take the Giants and the points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acgott Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 11 minutes ago, Acgott said: 2010 Patriots won 45-3 against Jets on December 6. Lost to them in divisional round. 2020 Rams lost in Week 16 20-9 to Seahawks. Beat them by 10 in wild card matchup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w4rrior723 Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Both teams are completely different than they were in Week 14. Giants were banged up and missing several key players on offense and defense. Eagles have cooled off the last few weeks and clearly don't look as dominant as they did earlier in the season. This will likely be a very close, hard fought divisional game. Eagles are still the more talented team and certainly have the edge. But the Giants have a solid shot to win with the way Jones and Co. has heated up these last few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trentwannabe Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 I picked the Giants in this poll, I'll be rooting hard for the Giants on Saturday, but I suspect the Eagles still win. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyMossIsBoss Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 50 minutes ago, minutemancl said: That's somewhat relevant. The Giants pulled starters in the 2nd half of that first game, and they didn't start anybody in the 2nd game. That was after it was 41-14 in the 4th so not sure what you’re getting at here. 26 minutes ago, Acgott said: 2010 Patriots won 45-3 against Jets on December 6. Lost to them in divisional round. Wow. Although Jets did beat them in 1st matchup, but that was week 2 and definitely written off by gametime. I remember the magnitude of that upset. I was wondering if this would be some kind of unprecedented loss for Eagles (convincing December W, playoff L) but seems to be plenty of examples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyMossIsBoss Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Eagles will have Goedert this time which is big after seeing Minny’s TEs have their way. Although a ???% Lane and ???% Hurts are obviously the keys to the offense. Giants have Adoree and Xavier which helps, but Minny had their way, and I definitely think we’re on a different level than that offense. I think there is just a serious talent mismatch on this side of ball, assuming Hurts is himself (which might not be true, we’ll see). I think Giants will be more run heavy this week as that is where we are weaker, and try to dominate TOP and force this into being a 1 possession game in 4th. If that happens I’m sure they’ll win since they get some sort of magical boost in playoffs, so very important for Eagles that they can get out to a quick lead and force Giants into throwing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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