Giants: 292 yards per game (5th)
Defensive line
Eagles: Defensive lineman Victor Abiamiri, who missed last week's game with a foot sprain, is expected to play. He's their version of Justin Tuck - a bigger guy who gives them a run stopper at left end on first and second down, then can move inside on passing downs.
Giants: Giants haven't moved Justin Tuck inside on passing downs nearly as much this year as last year. Almost all of Tuck's 12 sacks have come from the left end spot. Mathias Kiwanuka was moved to right end from strongside linebacker after Osi Umenyiora got hurt in the preseason and has done an excellent job.
PICK: GIANTS
Linebacker
Eagles: This talented, young unit has improved every week. Their outstanding play Sunday was one of the keys to neutralizing league rushing champ Adrian Peterson. Weakside linebacker Akeem Jordan's coverage skills have helped turn what was a weakness - covering the tight end - into a strength.
Giants: Eagles managed to get Brian Westbrook isolated on middle linebacker Antonio Pierce in their last meeting, and Westbrook burned him for a 40-yard touchdown catch-and-run. Westbrook has 14 catches and two TD receptions in his last three games against the Giants.
PICK: EAGLES
Secondary
Eagles: Aided by a pass rush that has allowed them to be aggressive in their coverage, this unit hasn't given up a scoring pass in four games and has held its last eight opponents to a .491 completion percentage and 5.38 yards per attempt. Rejuvenated free safety Brian Dawkins has been a disruptive force.
Giants: Steve Spagnuolo has cut back on the blitzing and relied mainly on his front four for pass-rush pressure, which has put extra pressure on cornerbacks Aaron Ross and Corey Webster, but they've played very well. They have three big, physical safeties in rookie Kenny Phillips, Michael Johnson and James Butler.
PICK: EAGLES
Special teams
Eagles: Giants Stadium has been a chamber of horrors for David Akers during his career. He had made just three of 11 field-goal attempts from 35-plus yards there before hitting a 51-yarder in Week 14. But he also had two others blocked. Punt returner DeSean Jackson won't get the return room this week he got in Minnesota.
Giants: Both of the Giants' coverage units are solid (third in punt coverage, 12th in kickoff coverage). With Domenik Hixon now the team's No. 3 wideout, they've given his punt-return duties to R.W. McQuarters, who is averaging just 6.6 yards per return. Placekicker John Carney missed just three of 38 field-goal attempts.
PICK: GIANTS
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