The Eagles and Giants are a few hours away from kickoff and to help get fans primed for the huge matchup at Lincoln Financial Field, we brought an expert from the G-Men.

Dan Benton is the managing editor of The Giants Wire and Sunday provided the perfect backdrop for ten intense questions surrounding the rivalry and the upcoming Week 16 beatdown.

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DB: I think Jones’ weakness is obvious: He tries to do too much too often and needs to trust others to make plays. It’s nearly impossible to play behind an O-Line that bad so his hesitancy is understandable. But at times, it’s to a fault. Throw the ball away, slide properly, don’t dive head-first into seven defenders. That sort of stuff. On the opposite side of the coin, Jones has a strong arm, throws a great deep ball, can scramble and take off, is accurate enough… They should be excited to see him play with even average personnel around him.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) looks to throw in the second half. The Giants defeat the Eagles, 13-7, at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford. Nyg Vs Phi

Erby: I think Week 12 was more about an off day for Jalen Hurts at quarterback, coupled with Miles Sanders re-injuring his ankle. From a defensive standpoint, Philadelphia played well, held the Giants to 70-yards rushing, and had multiple opportunities to win or at least tie the game down the stretch. Just a bad game for a quarterback who was essentially playing the 16th game of his career.

Dec 5, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, New York Giants quarterback Jake Fromm (17) runs off the field after theme against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

DB: I honestly couldn’t tell you. I don’t think many could. That’s part of the excitement about this game for Giants fans. They’re a bad team and everyone knows they’re a bad team. Fromm is just something different. A weird divine prayer that hopefully turns into something. Anything. He doesn’t have the strongest arm, but he’s willing to launch 50-50 balls to his receivers. Jones and Glennon weren’t. Should the Eagles and their fans fear that? Unpredictability can be dangerous.

GE: Simply run the Giants out of the building. No disrespect, but the Eagles amassed over 200-plus rushing yards in the first matchup, with Jalen Hurts, Boston Scott, and Miles Sanders all amassing over 60-yard rushing. Add in the return of Jordan Howard, coupled with a renewed focus on targeting DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert.

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley warms up before the Giants take on Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford. Nyg Vs Phi

DB: If the Giants were to dominate on the ground, I think it may come via Devontae Booker. He’s undeniably running the ball more effectively this season and Barkley remains hobbled by an ankle injury. That’s not to say Saquon can’t go off — that’s always possible — I would just bet more on a solid all-around day from Booker than a sudden breakout game from Barkley.

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Eagles fans don’t concern themselves with the Giants, especially a team that’s 4-10 and if not for a Jalen Hurts meltdown four weeks ago, would have nothing to gloat about. Philadelphia’s players are approaching the next three weeks with an “everything matters” mentality passed down from Fletcher Cox, and I think you’ll see the Eagles look to take out about one year’s worth of frustration and trash-talking on the Giants Sunday.

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Isn’t that the million-dollar question? I think the honest answer is one that has complete control of things. That won’t be the case with whoever comes after Dave Gettleman, as the Giants seem firmly committed to Joe Judge. And Judge to Daniel Jones. That means Kevin Abrams is likely in line next and the whole lot gets fired next year if the team fails. Ask me again in 365 days (sorry, Giants fans).

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni in the first half at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in East Rutherford. Nyj Vs Phi

GE: Nick Sirianni’s close friend is Kevin Patullo and he’ll assume head coaching duties, while also handling his normal duties as the pass game coordinator. Shane Steichen and Patullo will manage the play-calling duties together, and it’ll be an overall group approach to maintaining the game plan.

Update: Coach Sirianni was cleared from COVID-19 protocols on Saturday and will coach on Sunday.

Philadelphia (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)

I don’t think this needs a whole lot of fluff or anything. Fromm brings a level of uncertainty…a very minimal level of uncertainty. It’s not enough to miraculously save one of the bottom three offenses in football. Eagles 24, Giants 13

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GE: Without a doubt, everything starts with Jalen Hurts. Hurts has to improve on his 14-of-31 passing, and a more efficient outing on Sunday will hopefully trickle down to DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert, who both combined for three total catches for 22-yards in the first matchup.

Expect to see more of the Hurts fans saw against Washington, with much-improved ball placement and pocket presence while making his reads.

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