CAPSULE

* The line: New York by 4.

* Story line: This game should remind fans of the old NFC East, where run-oriented offenses and menacing defenses ruled. New York has Philly’s number, having beaten the Eagles in eight consecutive games. New York is 10-0 when it scores first.

* Keys to the game: Time of possession: The Giants chewed up the clock by running Tiki Barber and Ron Dayne for nearly 300 combined yards in two previous games against the Eagles this season. Donovan McNabb: McNabb will look to open up running lanes by throwing downfield. McNabb completed 10 of 31 passes for 129 yards on his last visit to New Jersey. Chris Warren: For the Eagles to have a shot, they must get a repeat of Warren’s 85-yard effort against Tampa Bay last Sunday. If Warren and McNabb can combine for 130 yards on the ground, the Giants may be in trouble. Kerry Collins vs. the blitz: Collins shredded the Eagles (473 yards, three touchdowns, 101.4 rating) in the two regular-season games by reading blitzes and countering them with quick slants and play action. However, Collins is immobile and susceptible to turnovers if the Eagles can get to him.

* Injury report: PHI-RB Stanley Pritchett (leg, out); RB Darnell Autry (ankle, questionable); WR Charles Johnson (ankle, questionable). NY--WR Joe Jurevicius (knee, questionable).

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THE MATCHUPS PHI NYG Points scored 21.9 (12) 20.5 (15) Points allowed 15.3 (4) 15.4 (5) Passing Off. 195.3 (20) 210.4 (13) Rushing Off. 117.6 (15) 125.6 (11) Passing Def. 186.9 (7) 211.9 (16) Rushing Def. 114.4 (20) 72.3 (2) Time of Poss. 29:14 (23) 31:39 (7) Turnover Ratio +2 (T12) +7 (9) Red Zone TD% 50.0 (T13) 54.4 (T8) 3rd Down Con. 40.2 (12) 40.2 (13) Opp. 3rd Down 32.6 (2) 35.6 (9) 3 & Out 25.4 (22) 18.2 (5) Opp. 3 & Out 23.6 (15) 27.4 (8) Sacks 50 (6) 44 (T9) Sacks Allowed 45 (22) 28 (T4)

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* Robyn Norwood’s pick: Philadelphia. Yes, the Giants swept the Eagles. Maybe that means it’s Philadelphia’s turn. With Tiki Barber trying to play with a broken arm and the Giants’ offense herky-jerky at best, this is a vote for the Eagles.