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Philadelphia Eagles 10 best wins versus New York Giants

By Geoffrey Knox

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 24: Jake Elliott #4 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with teammates after making a game-winning 61 yard field goal against the New York Giants on September 24, 2017 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 24: Jake Elliott #4 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with teammates after making a game-winning 61 yard field goal against the New York Giants on September 24, 2017 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – JANUARY 11: Donovan McNabb #5 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with Jason Avant #81 after scoring a touchdown against the New York Giants during the NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 11, 2009 (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – JANUARY 11: Donovan McNabb #5 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with Jason Avant #81 after scoring a touchdown against the New York Giants during the NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 11, 2009 (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) /

player. 54. . . . Farewell and good riddance. 4

January 11, 2009: Philly Knocks out the top-seeded Giants and shuts the Meadowlands down.

Donovan McNabb missed the playoff party in 2007. There was no way that he was missing this one in 2009. In New York’s final game at Giants Stadium, the NFC’s top-seeded ‘G-Men’ welcomed Philly for a playoff game and watched as the guest walked into their house, knocked all of the pictures off of the wall, and put their feet up on the coffee table.

Keep in mind the fact that this was the Giants team that had just destroyed the New England Patriots‘ hopes of an undefeated season one year prior.

The day was highlighted by Philly’s defense. As a team, Philly held New York to 11 points (three field goals and a safety). Donovan McNabb made headlines for picking up a pair of headphones and trying to call the Giants’ coaching staff upstairs. He earned a penalty for his antics, but it had no impact on the result of the game.

The New York Giants’ final game at Giants Stadium would result in a loss. Farewell, and good riddance.

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