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Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants NFL Divisional Playoff Game

In NFL 2008, NFL Football, NFL Playoffs on January 11, 2009 at 3:22 am

MVP Eli Manning of the New York Giants and coach Tom Coughlin celebrate after defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona 03 February 2008. The Giants won 17-14. AFP PHOTO/Timothy A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

The Giants are 7-1 at home this season while the Eagles are 4-4-1 on the road, including their 26-14 Wild Card victory over the Vikings last week in Minnesota.

The Giants lost to the Vikings in Minnesota 20-19 in their regular season finale. The Eagles have now won 5 of their last 6 while the Giants have lost 3 of their last 4 after an 11-1 start.

It seems only fitting that the Giants begin their 2008 playoff journey against against division-rival Philadelphia.

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Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants NFL Divisional Playoff Game – Analysis, Preview, Statistics, Prediction

Jets and Dolphins in an Ironic Twist of Fate – NFL 2008 Week 17 Preview

In NFL 2008, NFL Football on December 26, 2008 at 6:41 pm

Dolphins QB Chad Pennington with chance to lead Dolphins into NFL Playoffs against his former team

When the NFL 2008 season started, not many envisioned the significance of this game. 16 weeks later, the Dolphins are in the midst of one of the NFL’s biggest turnarounds ever having won 8 of their last nine, while the Jets have lost 3 of their last 4 after 2 impressive road wins against the Patriots and Titans.

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Jets and Dolphins in an Ironic Twist of Fate – NFL 2008 Week 17 Preview

In NFL 2008, NFL Football on December 23, 2008 at 6:12 am

With their 20-17 overtime win, the Bears improved their record to 9-6 and are very much alive in the NFL playoff hunt.

NFL 2008 Week 17 Playoff Races

A look at the NFL Playoff picture and playoff scenarios in both the AFC & NFC as the NFL approaches the last week of the NFL 2008 Regular Season.

NFL Preview Jets vs Seahawks | NFL 2008 Week 16

In NFL 2008, NFL Football on December 20, 2008 at 2:05 am

The Jets head to the west coast for the 4th time this season to face the Seahawks in Mike Holmgren’s last home game as Seattle’s head coach.

Brett Favre of the New York Jets

With the Dolphins and Patriots also sporting 9-5 records, the significance of this week’s matchup and the Jets showdown with the Dolphins at home next week are paramount.

NFL Preview Jets vs Seahawks | NFL 2008 Week 16

NFL Preview | Atlanta Falcons (9-5) vs Minnesota Vikings (9-5) | NFL 2008 Week 16 Analysis

In NFL 2008, NFL Football on December 20, 2008 at 1:47 am

Adrian Peterson, Vikings Running Back

The single objective for both teams is getting to the NFC playoffs. This week, the Vikings can clinch the NFC North, while the Falcons have a chance at earning a Wildcard spot. However, the Falcons are No Match for Vikings at the Metrodome … Read Why

NFL Preview | Atlanta Falcons (9-5) vs Minnesota Vikings (9-5) | NFL 2008 Week 16 Analysis

In NFL 2008, NFL Football on December 20, 2008 at 12:03 am

For the NFC & AFC Top seeds, it’s about home-field advantage.
Thanks to the NFL schedule makers, it’s Panthers at Giants & Steelers at Titans this week.

For the other teams still in the playoff hunt, it’s a matter of survival and about punching a ticket for the playoffs. The goal is simple: keep winning & control your destiny

Two Weeks Left in an Extraordinary NFL 2008 Regular Season

NFL Week 16 Steelers vs Titans for AFC Supremacy

In NFL 2008, NFL Football on December 19, 2008 at 11:23 pm

NFL 2008 12-2 Tennessee Titans top seed in AFC heading into NFL 2008 week 16

The AFC’s top 2 seeds meet this Sunday, as the AFC South Champion Titans (12-2) host the AFC North Champion Steelers (11-3).

NFL Week 16 Steelers vs Titans for AFC Supremacy

Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens Set for AFC North Defensive Battle in AFC North

In NFL 2008, NFL Football on December 11, 2008 at 6:03 pm

NFL 2008 Week 15 Pittsburgh Steelers (10-3) at Baltimore Ravens (9-4) | NFL 2008 Week 15 Analysis, Preview & Prediction

Week 15 presents one of the most heated rivalries in the NFL between two AFC North division foes as the Steelers travel to Baltimore to face the Ravens this Sunday.

Ray Lewis describes the Ravens – Steelers rivalry perfectly:

“Ravens / Steelers? This is a man’s game.”

On paper, this AFC North match-up should be one intense defensive battle. Pittsburgh enters the contest ranked No. 1, while the Ravens are No. 2.

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NFL 2008 Weekend 15: Pittsburgh Steelers (10-3) at Baltimore Ravens (9-4) Analysis, Preview & Prediction

NFL 2008 Week 15: Giants & Cowboys Look to Get Back to Their Winning Ways

In NFL 2008, NFL Football on December 11, 2008 at 3:06 am

Cowboys RB Marion Barber NFL 2008 Week 15 New York Giants (11-2) at Dallas Cowboys (8-5) | NFL 2008 Week 15 Analysis, Preview & Prediction

NFC East champion Giants (11-2) look to clinch a 1st round playoff bye as they visit the Dallas Cowboys (8-5) on Sunday Night Football. The Cowboys need to keep winning to insure their playoff berth. The Giants are 5-1 on the road and the Dallas Cowboys are 5-1 at home this season.

Makes for an interesting Sunday Night Showdown in the Big D.

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NFL 2008 Week 15: Giants & Cowboys Look to Get Back to Their Winning Ways

NFL 2008 Week 15: New Orleans Saints Face Bears & Chicago’s December Chill

In NFL 2008, NFL Football on December 11, 2008 at 12:25 am

QB Drew Brees NFL 2008 Week 15 New Orleans Saints (7-6) at Chicago Bears (7-6) | NFL 2008 Week 15 Analysis Preview Prediction

The Chicago Bears (7-6) host the New Orleans Saints (7-6) this Thursday night at Soldier Field. The big question is whether Quarterback Drew Brees and the Saints top-ranked NFL passing offense can perform up to its explosive level outdoors in the December chill of the Chicago night.

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NFL 2008 Weekend 15: New Orleans Saints (7-6) at Chicago Bears (7-6) Analysis, Preview & Prediction

NFL 2008 Week 13: Jets Head Home to face Broncos After Impressive Pair of Road Victories

In NFL Football on November 29, 2008 at 10:50 pm

Brett Favre NY Jets Quarterback

After impressive back-to-back road victories over the New England Patriots and Tennessee Titans, the Jets head home to face the AFC West division leading Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos suffered a 31-10 loss at home to the Oakland Raiders last week.

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NFL 2008 Week 13: Jets Head Home to face Broncos After Impressive Pair of Road Victories

NFL 2008 Week 13: Giants Travel to DC – NFC East Division Matchup versus Redskins

In NFL Football on November 29, 2008 at 10:11 pm

Eli Manning New York Giants Super Bowl XLII MVP NFL 2008 Giants first place NFC East NFL 2008 Week 10

The New York Giants (10-1) and Washington Redskins (7-4) meet for second time this NFL 2008 season at FedEx Field in Washington DC. Heading into NFL 2008 Week 13, both teams are in good shape. The Giants considered the class of the NFL this season. The Redskins are strong playoff contenders

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NFL 2008 Week 13: Giants Travel to DC – NFC East Division Matchup versus Redskins

NFL 2008 Week 11: Titans Beat Division Rival Jaguars 24-14. Up Next AFC Game of the Week Titans vs. Red-Hot Jets

In NFL Football on November 18, 2008 at 12:42 pm

The Tennessee Titans scored 21 unanswered points in the second half to erase a 14-3 halftime deficit in Jacksonville and defeat the Jaguars by a final score of 24-14.

Justin Gage recorded a career-high 147 receiving yards against Jaguars in Titans 24-14 Victory

Justin Gage career-high 147 receiving yards against Jaguars in Titans 24-14 Victory

The Tennessee Titans, the NFLs only remaining undefeated team (10-0), head home after consecutive road wins to take on the New York Jets.

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Titans Beat Division Rival Jaguars 24-14. Up Next AFC Game of the Week Titans vs. Red-Hot Jets

NFL Football 2008 Week 11: Titans go for 10-0 & Big Division Clashes Highlight NFL Week 11

In NFL Football on November 13, 2008 at 5:38 am

Heading into NFL 2008 Week 11 against their AFC South-rival Jacksonville Jaguars, the Titans quest is for 10-0. Two of the hottest rivals, the New York Jets and New England Patriots battle for first in the AFC East this NFL 2008 Week 11. A battle of number ones between Giants and Ravens. NFL’s top-ranked rushing offense squares off against the league’s top run defense. After their bye weeks, NFC East rivals Redskins and Cowboys are back at it big-time, with lots of scenarios.

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NFL Football 2008 Week 11: Titans go for 10-0 & Big Division Clashes Highlight NFL Week 11

NFL Football 2008 Week 11: Bears Packers Historic 175th Meeting Most Series Games in NFL History

In NFL Football on November 13, 2008 at 5:28 am

This Sunday at Lambeau Field, the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers will meet for the 175th time, the most regular-season games ever between two NFL franchises.

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NFL Football 2008 Week 11: Bears Packers Historic 175th Meeting Most Series Games in NFL History

NFL 2008 Week 8: NFL Goes International! Chargers & Saints Clash in London Titans Strive for 7-0 Vs. AFC South Rival Colts on MNF! Near-Perfect Giants & Steelers Face One Another this week

In NFL Football on October 23, 2008 at 12:23 am

A big game in London . . . and lots of them back home in the U.S.

That is on the packed docket this week as the NFL features:

  • The Chargers vs. the Saints in its second regular-season game in London, England in as many years.
  • The Tennessee Titans going for the first 7-0 start in their history against their longtime division tormentor the Indianapolis Colts
  • And a matchup of almost-perfect clubs – the 5-1 New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers.

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NFL 2008 Week 8: NFL Goes International! Chargers & Saints Clash in London Titans Strive for 7-0 Vs. AFC South Rival Colts on MNF