Better team this year so far: Giants or Eagles? (1 Viewer)

[Assani Fisher]

At first glance I'm sure most people will say Philly. But consider that the Giants went into Philly and won. Also consider that Philly is 2-1 because they beat SF and Houston, while NY is 1-2 because they lost to Seattle and Indy.

If the schedules were reversed, what would their records be?

 

[Deranged Hermit]

Eagles are the better team. That game they played against the Giants was as flukey as they come with the fumble into the end zone, Westbrook's fumble in the 4th, Akers missing a FG he usually banks 9 times out of 10. A lot had to happen for the NYG to win that game.

 

[thayman]

Eagles are the better team. That game they played against the Giants was as flukey as they come with the fumble into the end zone, Westbrook's fumble in the 4th, Akers missing a FG he usually banks 9 times out of 10. A lot had to happen for the NYG to win that game.

yes a lot had to happen, but it did happen. The Giants have better players, the Eagles have better coaches, and a softer schedule.

 

[Aaronl5]

At this point it looks like NYG will finish in the cellar this year. That team is about to implode. The players hate the coach.

 

[Deranged Hermit]

Eagles are the better team. That game they played against the Giants was as flukey as they come with the fumble into the end zone, Westbrook's fumble in the 4th, Akers missing a FG he usually banks 9 times out of 10. A lot had to happen for the NYG to win that game.

yes a lot had to happen, but it did happen. The Giants have better players, the Eagles have better coaches, and a softer schedule.

Now that's funny. The ONLY thing I'd take from the Giants over the Eagles are their LB and TE.

 

[perry147]

At this point it looks like NYG will finish in the cellar this year. That team is about to implode. The players hate the coach.

They have a very good reason for hating him also.

 

[thayman]

Eagles are the better team. That game they played against the Giants was as flukey as they come with the fumble into the end zone, Westbrook's fumble in the 4th, Akers missing a FG he usually banks 9 times out of 10. A lot had to happen for the NYG to win that game.

yes a lot had to happen, but it did happen. The Giants have better players, the Eagles have better coaches, and a softer schedule.

Now that's funny. The ONLY thing I'd take from the Giants over the Eagles are their LB and TE.

I like the Eagles better, but the Giants have better recievers top to bottom, Tiki is older but still a better playmaker than Westbrook. Even before the injury to Kearse the Giants DL was better than Phillys. Philly's DB's haven't been 100% and none of them are over 5'11 (that hurts when they are going against 6'6 WR's) McNabb is, and I think always will be better than Eli. So I think there is alot more talent on the Giants side of the ball.

 

[wharf rat]

Eagles are the better team. That game they played against the Giants was as flukey as they come with the fumble into the end zone, Westbrook's fumble in the 4th, Akers missing a FG he usually banks 9 times out of 10. A lot had to happen for the NYG to win that game.

yes a lot had to happen, but it did happen. The Giants have better players, the Eagles have better coaches, and a softer schedule.

Now that's funny. The ONLY thing I'd take from the Giants over the Eagles are their LB and TE.

WR and RB down?

 

[BoulderBob]

At this pointm NYG. They went into the Philly's house and won, bottom line. Philly has beaten up powderpuffs. Head to head is all that matters after 3 games.

 

[EFD]

Philly dominated NY on both sides of the ball. Yes, they lost the game, but you can't tell me that anyone in either locker room truly believes the Giants are the better team.

IMO this isn't even close.

 

[Darth Cheney]

Eagles are a better team and have all around better talent. The Eagles lost that game because Andy Reid cannot put a team away. He doesn't call the plays to do it. Everyone bought into the NY hype machine in regards to the Giants. Bottom line, Eagles are the class of the NFC East.

 

[Warehouse Nasty]

Eagles are the better team. That game they played against the Giants was as flukey as they come with the fumble into the end zone, Westbrook's fumble in the 4th, Akers missing a FG he usually banks 9 times out of 10. A lot had to happen for the NYG to win that game.

yes a lot had to happen, but it did happen. The Giants have better players, the Eagles have better coaches, and a softer schedule.

Now that's funny. The ONLY thing I'd take from the Giants over the Eagles are their LB and TE.

You must be a Philly homer.

 

[JuniorNB]

Eagles are a better team and have all around better talent. The Eagles lost that game because Andy Reid cannot put a team away. He doesn't call the plays to do it. Everyone bought into the NY hype machine in regards to the Giants. Bottom line, Eagles are the class of the NFC East.

Agreed. Anyone who watched that game knows that the Eagles stomped the Giants. That's not excusing the Eagles' collapse or Manning's good fourth quarter, but it was clear when you watched the game.The Giants looked horrible against the Seahawks and horrible for three quarters against the Eagles.The Eagles have only looked horrible for one quarter all year.

 

[Snotbubbles]

I like the Eagles better, but the Giants have better recievers top to bottom, Tiki is older but still a better playmaker than Westbrook.

Tiki's a good player, but at this point in their career's Westbrook is a better playmaker.

Even before the injury to Kearse the Giants DL was better than Phillys.

2005 was last year. The Eagles DL in 2006 may be the best in the NFL right now. They're young and they're deep. Even with Kearse out they are better than NY.

Philly's DB's haven't been 100% and none of them are over 5'11 (that hurts when they are going against 6'6 WR's)

Giants top 3 corners:Sam Madison is 5'11"Corey Webster is 5'11"RW McQuarters is 5'10"None of the Giants Safeties could hold Brian Dawkins jockstrap. Michael Lewis however has been underperforming for some time now. The only advantage NY has over the Eagles on defense is at the outside LB positions, but then again, so do most teams.

 

[NYCGangGreen]

I like the Eagles better, but the Giants have better recievers top to bottom, Tiki is older but still a better playmaker than Westbrook.

Tiki's a good player, but at this point in their career's Westbrook is a better playmaker.

Even before the injury to Kearse the Giants DL was better than Phillys.

2005 was last year. The Eagles DL in 2006 may be the best in the NFL right now. They're young and they're deep. Even with Kearse out they are better than NY.

Philly's DB's haven't been 100% and none of them are over 5'11 (that hurts when they are going against 6'6 WR's)

Giants top 3 corners:Sam Madison is 5'11"Corey Webster is 5'11"RW McQuarters is 5'10"None of the Giants Safeties could hold Brian Dawkins jockstrap. Michael Lewis however has been underperforming for some time now. The only advantage NY has over the Eagles on defense is at the outside LB positions, but then again, so do most teams.

Umm, if i recall correctly, don't the G-Men have Will Demps too???

 

[Snotbubbles]

Umm, if i recall correctly, don't the G-Men have Will Demps too???

He's on their depth chart as the starting free safety. I assumed the previous poster was only referring to CBs since Brian Dawkins in 6'0" and Michael Lewis is 6'1".

 

[moleculo]

you are exactly as good as your record says you are.

NYG won head to head, so they are the better team. This shouldn't even be up for debate.

 

[Deranged Hermit]

Eagles are the better team. That game they played against the Giants was as flukey as they come with the fumble into the end zone, Westbrook's fumble in the 4th, Akers missing a FG he usually banks 9 times out of 10. A lot had to happen for the NYG to win that game.

yes a lot had to happen, but it did happen. The Giants have better players, the Eagles have better coaches, and a softer schedule.

Now that's funny. The ONLY thing I'd take from the Giants over the Eagles are their LB and TE.

WR and RB down?

Nope, took them into account as well. Thanks for asking though....

 

[Tremendous Upside]

you are exactly as good as your record says you are.

NYG won head to head, so they are the better team. This shouldn't even be up for debate.

But the Eagles have a better record;l 2-1 to 1-2...

Doens't that make them .333 better than the Giants according to yoru first statement?

 

[Deranged Hermit]

Eagles are the better team. That game they played against the Giants was as flukey as they come with the fumble into the end zone, Westbrook's fumble in the 4th, Akers missing a FG he usually banks 9 times out of 10. A lot had to happen for the NYG to win that game.

yes a lot had to happen, but it did happen. The Giants have better players, the Eagles have better coaches, and a softer schedule.

Now that's funny. The ONLY thing I'd take from the Giants over the Eagles are their LB and TE.

You must be a Philly homer.

No, I'm a Chicago Bears fan. Good contribution to the thread though....

 

[ALF]

The Eagles are the better team.

 

[moleculo]

you are exactly as good as your record says you are.

NYG won head to head, so they are the better team. This shouldn't even be up for debate.

But the Eagles have a better record;l 2-1 to 1-2...

Doens't that make them .333 better than the Giants according to yoru first statement?

dont confuse me. TIA

 

[JuniorNB]

you are exactly as good as your record says you are.

NYG won head to head, so they are the better team. This shouldn't even be up for debate.

The thread asked who the better team was, not who won their game.The Bills beat the Patriots 31-0 at the start of the Pats first Super Bowl year. I think we all remember who the better team was.

 

[scratcher]

I like the Eagles better, but the Giants have better recievers top to bottom, Tiki is older but still a better playmaker than Westbrook.

Tiki's a good player, but at this point in their career's Westbrook is a better playmaker.

Even before the injury to Kearse the Giants DL was better than Phillys.

2005 was last year. The Eagles DL in 2006 may be the best in the NFL right now. They're young and they're deep. Even with Kearse out they are better than NY.

Philly's DB's haven't been 100% and none of them are over 5'11 (that hurts when they are going against 6'6 WR's)

Giants top 3 corners:Sam Madison is 5'11"

Corey Webster is 5'11"

RW McQuarters is 5'10"

None of the Giants Safeties could hold Brian Dawkins jockstrap. Michael Lewis however has been underperforming for some time now.

The only advantage NY has over the Eagles on defense is at the outside LB positions, but then again, so do most teams.

Umm, if i recall correctly, don't the G-Men have Will Demps too???

well said. Yes, the Giants came in and won after being utterly dominated for 3 quarters but I am confident that the Eagles would win 9/10 games against the Giants. If Lito was healthy, he would have prevented much of the yardage in the fourth quarter where they focused in on Joselio Hanson. Not to take anything away from the amazing comeback of the Giants in that one game, but they don't look cohesive at all this year. Their one win against the Eagles was a gift not a normality.

 

[DIH]

The Giants were losing 42-3 to Seattle this weekend. You can't just say "oh the Giants had to play Seattle and Philly got to play SF." Somehow I doubt the Eagles would be down by 39 to the Seahawks, and I'm not sure the Giants could go into SF and win by two TDs.

 

[suchislife]

Eagles are the better team. That game they played against the Giants was as flukey as they come with the fumble into the end zone, Westbrook's fumble in the 4th, Akers missing a FG he usually banks 9 times out of 10. A lot had to happen for the NYG to win that game.

yes a lot had to happen, but it did happen. The Giants have better players, the Eagles have better coaches, and a softer schedule.

Now that's funny. The ONLY thing I'd take from the Giants over the Eagles are their LB and TE.

Right now I'd rather have LJSmith over Shockey. @ Shockey saying "I'm a team player".

 

[Provy Wit]

Eagles are a better team and have all around better talent. The Eagles lost that game because Andy Reid cannot put a team away. He doesn't call the plays to do it. Everyone bought into the NY hype machine in regards to the Giants. Bottom line, Eagles are the class of the NFC East.

Andy Reid cannot put a team away becuase he doesnt not have the running backs to pound a team into oblvion when they are sitting on a lead. Reid tried to run the ball and couldn't. His play calling isnt his fault but his offensive philosphy is. He will never bring a bruiser to get tough yards late, instead he will give it to Corell Buckhalter, who will play well against the Houstons of the world but when its playoff time you have to be kidding me. He is pass pass pass and IMO its what is keep the Eagles from a Superbowl winWho is better?? I really dont know I think both teams have defiencies in thier secondaries right now. If I had to choose I would pr\obably say the Giants, and as you read this keep in mind that I am a diehard Eagles fan. The Giants game was the worst loss I seen in the regualr season in the past 25 years, that loss brought home all of the fears I had about this Eagles team going into the season. They win that game and they have the Giants at 0-3 and were at 3-0. Instead it relativly tied.

 

[Assani Fisher]

Hmmmm...I think I had a decent point here about the early season schedules.

 

[Ghost Rider]

Philly dominated NY on both sides of the ball. Yes, they lost the game, but you can't tell me that anyone in either locker room truly believes the Giants are the better team.IMO this isn't even close.

You're right. It isn't close. The Giants are 5-2. The Eagles are 4-4. The Giants won in Philly. End of story.

 

[Magnus_CA]

Philly dominated NY on both sides of the ball. Yes, they lost the game, but you can't tell me that anyone in either locker room truly believes the Giants are the better team.IMO this isn't even close.

You're right. It isn't close. The Giants are 5-2. The Eagles are 4-4. The Giants won in Philly. End of story.

'nuff said.Where's all the Iggles supporters now???

 

[JuniorNB]

Philly dominated NY on both sides of the ball. Yes, they lost the game, but you can't tell me that anyone in either locker room truly believes the Giants are the better team.IMO this isn't even close.

You're right. It isn't close. The Giants are 5-2. The Eagles are 4-4. The Giants won in Philly. End of story.

'nuff said.Where's all the Iggles supporters now???

I'm an Eagles' supporter.Right now, the Giants are clearly the better team. Up until yesterday, I was happy with the Eagles this year. Sure, I was getting disgusted that they were blowing all of these close games, but I felt that they were the best team on the field in every game they had played.After yesterday, I am very down on them. I thought for sure that they would be so prepared to come back home and take their frustrations out on Jacksonville. They looked flat and uninspired. Their defense looked like paper mache the way Jacksonville ran on them. They are very fortunate to have only lost 13-6. It wasn't that close.The Giants look good. I have them second in the NFC right now.

 

[Hamstring]

Giants, but it just turned the last couple weeks. Go Bears.

 

[Assani Fisher]

Philly dominated NY on both sides of the ball. Yes, they lost the game, but you can't tell me that anyone in either locker room truly believes the Giants are the better team.IMO this isn't even close.

You're right. It isn't close. The Giants are 5-2. The Eagles are 4-4. The Giants won in Philly. End of story.

'nuff said.Where's all the Iggles supporters now???

I'm an Eagles' supporter.Right now, the Giants are clearly the better team. Up until yesterday, I was happy with the Eagles this year. Sure, I was getting disgusted that they were blowing all of these close games, but I felt that they were the best team on the field in every game they had played.After yesterday, I am very down on them. I thought for sure that they would be so prepared to come back home and take their frustrations out on Jacksonville. They looked flat and uninspired. Their defense looked like paper mache the way Jacksonville ran on them. They are very fortunate to have only lost 13-6. It wasn't that close.The Giants look good. I have them second in the NFC right now.

very unbiased posting imo. I agree with a lot of what you said.

 

[baronson]

Giants are arguably the best team in the NFC **right now**. i'm not convinced the bears are any better than them at this point. how soon we forget the Bears almost lost to Ari. i can't imagine the Giants letting Ari come close the way they're playing right now.

someone above mentioned a comparison of positions. i don't think there is a position outside of nose tackle and the secondary that i'd take the bears over NYG, and that includes MLB.

eagles aren't even in this conversation anymore. Donovan still has a great shot at MVP, but they need to start winning again.

 

[TitusIII]

Giants are arguably the best team in the NFC **right now**. i'm not convinced the bears are any better than them at this point. how soon we forget the Bears almost lost to Ari. i can't imagine the Giants letting Ari come close the way they're playing right now.someone above mentioned a comparison of positions. i don't think there is a position outside of nose tackle and the secondary that i'd take the bears over NYG, and that includes MLB.eagles aren't even in this conversation anymore. Donovan still has a great shot at MVP, but they need to start winning again.

arguably? who is arguing?Sun 9/10 at Green Bay W 26-0 Sun 9/17 Detroit W 34-7 Sun 9/24 at Minnesota W 19-16 Sun 10/1 Seattle W 37-6 Sun 10/8 Buffalo W 40-7 Mon 10/16 at Arizona W 24-23 bye Sun 10/29 San Francisco W 41-10 ---------Sun 9/10 Indianapolis L 21-26 Sun 9/17 at Philadelphia W 30-24 Sun 9/24 at Seattle L 30-42 bye Sun 10/8 Washington W 19-3 Sun 10/15 at Atlanta W 27-14 Mon 10/23 at Dallas W 36-22 Sun 10/29 Tampa Bay W 17-3