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NFC Divisional Playoff Schedule is Set. Birds to Host Giants in Primetime

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Published16 Jan 2023

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Jan 8, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

The Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants NFC Divisional playoff game is slated for primetime, the team announced.  The Birds-Giants contest is set for an 8:15 PM kickoff on Saturday, January 21 from Lincoln Financial Field in South Philly.  

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Saturday’s contest will mark the third time the NFC East rivals will meet this season.  The Eagles have won both previous meetings.  The Birds crushed the Giants 48-22 in early December behind Jalen Hurts and Miles Sanders.  The two teams met in the season finale, the Eagles eked out a 22-16 win to clinch home field advantage in the NFC playoffs. 

Vegas has the Eagles as an 8.5-point favorite heading into the matchup,