NFL Week 16 - Thursday Night Preview

New York Giants (10-4) @ Philadelphia Eagles (5-9) @ Lincoln Financial Field

The Giants head to division rivals Philadelphia with locking up a playoff spot at the forefront of their minds. The Giants would source a 1st playoff berth for 4 seasons with a victory on Thursday Night after a mid season surge has been them win 8 of their past 9 games. The Giants defence has been outstanding of late and was no more impressive then in their last start 10-7 victory over the Cowboys. Just remember the last 2 times the Giants went to the playoffs they won the Super Bowl, so this momentum they have right now will be worrying other sides. The Eagles are marking time right now before the end of the season. What started as a season full of promise at 3-0 has ended badly with the side losing 9 of their last 11 games to confirm a 2nd straight season at the bottom of the NFC East.

Verdict - Giants 20 Eagles 14

I can't quite figure out why the Eagles are favourites here. They have nothing to play for and have shown little in recent weeks. Sure being a nationally televised game, division rival at home they will play tough however the Giants have way more to play for. Expect this game to be tight and low scoring but the Giants to grind out another win.