5 reasons Giants could upset Eagles in Week 17

The New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles square off in Week 17, and here are five reasons Big Blue could come away with the win.

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Thin receiving corps

Sanders and tight end number two, Dallas Goedert (9 catches 91 yards one touchdown), picked up the slack for Ertz last week after he injured his ribs early on, but it will be difficult to expect them to carry the load again given their lack of supporting cast around them at the wide receiver position.

Receiver Nelson Agholor has officially been ruled out. Greg Ward Jr. has emerged as the Eagles number one receiver the last two weeks catching the game-winner against the Redskins and then catching seven passes for 71 yards versus Dallas.

Beyond Ward, Carson Wentz has unproven receivers JJ Arcega-Whiteside and Robert Davis. With Ertz out, it could be difficult for Wentz who already has limited reinforcements.