Giants vs. Eagles: 6 things to know about Week 17

The New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles square off on Sunday in Week 17, so here are six things fans should know.

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The series

This week’s game will be the 171st regular-season meeting between the two teams. A win on Sunday would draw the Giants’ all-time record against the Eagles to 84-84-2. The Eagles have won 10 of the last 11 meetings. A victory would also improve the Giants’ home record vs. Philadelphia to 47-38-1. The teams have met four times in the postseason, each winning twice.

The teams last met in Week 14 on December 9, 2019, when the Eagles won in overtime, 23-17, at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday Night Football. The Giants had a 17-3 halftime lead that they could not protect or build upon. Philly scored the game’s final 20 points, culminating with two two-yard passing plays from Carson Wentz to Zach Ertz for touchdowns — one with 1:56 remaining to tie the game and the second in overtime.

The teams last met in MetLife Stadium on October 11, 2018, which was a 34-13 Eagles victory.