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New York Giants: Week 7 NFC East Breakdown

By Maurice Moton

Oct 16, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Roger Lewis (82) celebrates his touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens with New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Roger Lewis (82) celebrates his touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens with New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) throws the ball against the Washington Redskins in the third quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 27-20.
Oct 16, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) throws the ball against the Washington Redskins in the third quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Philadelphia Eagles

After a red-hot start, the Eagles and Wentz have cooled off a bit. The Eagles’ rookie quarterback threw his first interception against the Lions in Week 5. As previously mentioned, he didn’t throw a touchdown pass last week.

It’s not panic time in Philadelphia. Wentz will experience growing pains and rough patches as he develops through the weeks. Unfortunately, the Eagles will run into a defensive buzz saw at home in a matchup with the undefeated Vikings. Then, they go on the road for two divisional contests at Dallas and New York.

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If the Eagles can limit the next few opponents to fewer than 300 total yards, the offense should have opportunities to pull out late victories during a tough stretch.

Cornerback Leodis McKelvin will probably return to action in Week 7, per Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Zach Berman:

McKelvin’s presence adds another hurdle for Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford to throw over on Sunday. Nonetheless, the Eagles defense can’t surrender 200-plus yards on the ground and expect to win football games. Early in the season, the defense did a great job at limiting the opponent’s scoring opportunities and shortening the field for the offense.

Last Game: 10/16 Redskins 27-20 (Loss)
Next Game: 10/23 at Minnesota

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