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One Eagles player that could flip Week 8 on its head vs. Giants
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Divisional games always come down to toughness and execution -- and as the Eagles host the New York Giants in Week 8, that theme couldn’t be clearer. The Giants’ offense under rookie signal-caller Jaxson Dart and running back Cam Skattebo has leaned on physicality and balance, testing defenses between the tackles before taking shots through the air. For the Eagles, it's where rookie linebacker Jihaad Campbell, Philadelphia’s first-round pick back in April, comes into focus as one of the most important players on the field in Week 8. Through the first half of his rookie season, Campbell has already shown why the Eagles invested early draft capital in him. He’s fast, rangy, and instinctive -- a modern linebacker who can thrive in traffic or chase plays sideline to sideline. Against a Giants team that wants to establish Skattebo early, Campbell’s ability to read and react in the box will be critical. Skattebo is an old-school type of runner, a 215-pound battering ram who thrives on contact and wears down defend

This article first appeared on Inside the Iggles and was syndicated with permission.

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