Eagles try to earn a playoff berth with win at Giants
Philadelphia Eagles' A.J. Brown, second from right, celebrates his touchdown with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Matt Rourke]
The Philadelphia Eagles will try to become the first team to clinch a playoff berth this season when they face the New York Giants on Sunday. Coach Nick Sirianni’s team will bring an 11-1 record into the matchup. It can clinch a berth with either a win or a tie against the Giants. The Giants are 7-4-1. They have slipped in recent weeks, going 1-3-1 in their past five games. New York has not made the playoffs since 2016.
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New York Giants' Saquon Barkley leaps into the end zone during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
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Philadelphia Eagles' A.J. Brown scores a touchdown in front of Tennessee Titans' Kristian Fulton during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
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Washington Commanders' Casey Toohill, right, tries to stop New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
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