Why Philadelphia playing the Giants again is actually an advantage
Of course, it comes down to this. The Philadelphia Eagles are playing the New York Giants for the third time this season in the Divisional round of the NFL Playoffs. And many are writing it off as an impossible quest to beat a team three times in one season. However, historically, Philadelphia playing the Giants […]
Of course, it comes down to this.
The Philadelphia Eagles are playing the New York Giants for the third time this season in the Divisional round of the NFL Playoffs. And many are writing it off as an impossible quest to beat a team three times in one season. However, historically, Philadelphia playing the Giants for a third time is an advantage.
Overall, teams that had to play the same opponent three times in one season are 21-14. That is a .600 win percentage.
All season, Philadelphia has been the better football team. The Eagles have the better quarterback, the better defense, and are arguably better coached.
Come Saturday, Philadelphia will be looking to complete a sweep of the Giants, and history is in the Eagles' favor.
For context, this is what happened the last time the teams met:
Both teams are going to throw their best at each other in the third chapter of this season's epic Giants-Eagles saga.
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