It is hard to beat a team three times during an NFL season, but that’s exactly what the Eagles will be facing against the Giants in the Divisional Round of the NFC Playoffs.
The lowest-seeded team remaining (6), the Giants will travel to Lincoln Financial Field next Saturday for a matchup against the No. 1 overall seed, Philadelphia, in a game that’ll see the winner advance to the NFC Championship game.
The Vikings’ season ended in a 31-24 loss to the Giants after Daniel Jones threw for 301 yards and two touchdowns Sunday, completing 24 of 35 passes.
With preparation underway for both teams, we’re looking at 15 impact players to watch.
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Lawrence recorded a team-high 8 pressures in the Giants’ first playoff win since 2011, including 5 aligned as a zero-technique.
The monster defensive tackle has generated 29 pressures aligned as a 0-tech this season, 21 more than any other player, and his matchup with Jason Kelce will be something to watch.
Dexter Lawrence recorded a team-high 8 pressures in the Giants’ first playoff win since 2011, including 5 aligned as a zero-technique.
Lawrence has generated 29 pressures aligned as a 0-tech this season, 21 more than any other player.#NYGvsMIN | #TogetherBlue pic.twitter.com/p5tpuWS1uV
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) January 16, 2023
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Hurts returned to the lineup and provided stability at quarterback, going 20-35 passing for 229 yards and one interception in the Week 18 win.
He’ll be the player to watch on Saturday night against a much improved Giants defensive front,
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In the upset win over the Vikings on Sunday, the Giants were 7 of 13 third downs and averaged 6.3 yards per offensive play.
Jones was 24 of 35 passes for 301 yards and two touchdowns, but it’s his legs that will give Jonathan Gannon some concern.
Jones led the Giants in rushing and finished with a combined yardage total of 379.
If Jones is able to outplay Jalen Hurts, The G-Men could be one game away from the NFC Championship.
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With Adoree’ Jackson returning to the lineup, the Giants held Vikings All-Pro receiver Justin Jefferson to seven catches for 47 yards and no touchdowns after catching six passes for 43 yards in the first two quarters.
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