Breaking Down The Giants and Eagles

What made the Giants 11-1 start in 2008 most impressive was their unstained record against divisional opponents: 4-0. But after defeating the Redskins 23-7 at FedEx Field, the Giants promptly went on to lose back-to-back rematches with the Eagles and Cowboys, respectively.   Including the playoffs, the Giants lost their last three games against division rivals. Needless to say, that streak must end if the Giants hope to reestablish NFC East dominance.   That task will not be easy. Although the 2008 records of the teams following the Giants won’t blow you away (9-6-1, 9-7,8-8), it would take a very convincing argument to displace the “Beast” from the label of having the best division in the NFL.   This is what the Giants must overcome in order to attain their goals. Here are specific problems they may encounter with the divisional foe that finished behind them in the standings in 2008, but ultimately finished ahead.     Philadelphia Eagles &...