We won't get a substantive answer until the Eagles host the Giants on Nov. 1, but it's worth taking a look at the two teams after five weeks of the season.

Offense. Both teams have moved the ball and put points on the board. Even without Donovan McNabb for two games, the Eagles rank eighth in total offense, averaging 368.8 yards per game.

The Giants, however, are more balanced. They're second in the league in total offense with 417.4 yards per game and fourth in rushing with an average of 160.4. Ahmad Bradshaw, whose ability to make people miss is Brian Westbrook-like, is fifth in the league in rushing, while the bruising Brandon Jacobs is ninth.

In his two starts, McNabb has been sharp, completing 66.7 percent of his passes, with five touchdowns and one interception. Even after having sat out since the season opener, McNabb fired two lasers deep to Jeremy Maclin that were perfect throws for touchdowns Sunday.

Eli Manning started Sunday against the Raiders despite having plantar fasciitis in his right heel. It was his 76th consecutive regular-season start, and he played the first five series of the game, scored on all five, and took a seat with a perfect passer rating. Overall, Manning has completed 64.4 percent of his passes for 1,212 yards, with 10 touchdowns, two interceptions, and one precise last-minute drive to beat the Cowboys in Week 2.

Edge. Even. Even though they beat the Bucs on Sunday, the Eagles weren't happy with their defensive performance. There are holes in the middle of the field, and the Bucs, with one of the youngest offenses in the league, were able to exploit them. Tight end Kellen Winslow had more than 100 yards receiving, and the Bucs, who had struggled on third down coming into the game, converted 50 percent of their opportunities, which helped them control the clock.

Defense.

The Giants' defense has set the tone early, forcing its opponents to punt after their opening possession and allowing just one first down in their first series. It has allowed an average of 210.6 yards per game, tops in the league, and has 14 sacks, including three that resulted in fumbles Sunday against Oakland.

"This defense is really coming together," Giants defensive end Justin Tuck said. "I like our progress. Every week, we seem to get a little better. We try to work on things that maybe last week we didn't do as well, and we come out the next week and try to correct it. That's the mark of a special unit. If we keep doing that week in and week out, we will put ourselves in a really good position."

Edge. Giants.

Coaching. On Sunday, Andy Reid became the fourth active head coach with 100 wins, joining Bill Belichick, Steve Fisher, and Tom Coughlin. While it was a significant milestone for Reid, he still doesn't have the one victory that matters most. And Coughlin does.

Edge. Giants.

Quick strike. New York has scored on all five of its opening drives this season. Three scores were touchdowns. Two were field goals.

The Eagles have punted twice, and scored touchdowns twice.

Keep in mind . . . The schedule has been kind to both teams. The Eagles' opponents have one win among them, while the Giants' have six.

The Eagles' next two opponents, Oakland and Washington, are a combined 3-7, while the Giants' next two, New Orleans and Arizona, are 6-2.