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5 Concerns About The Giants

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Outside of their wide receivers, most of what the Giants have been underwhelming this season.

But here are five things the Eagles will definitely need to watch out for in Sunday's game at MetLife Stadium.

 

5. The Giants Offensive Line

 

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GREEN BAY, WI - OCTOBER 09: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants calls a play during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 9, 2016 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Giants 23-16. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Despite their struggles in the run game, which is the worst in the league (70.3 rushing yards per game), this unit has only allowed 11 sacks on Eli Manning. That's second fewest in the NFL.

So the Eagles might have to do what Jim Schwartz hates to do -- rush more than four.

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4. Landon Collins

 

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 18: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Landon Collins #21 of the New York Giants in action against the New Orleans Saints on September 18, 2016 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Saints 16-13. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

 

The second-year 22-year-old safety out of Alabama does everything for the Giants defense. He leads the team in tackles (57), interceptions (2), and sacks (2.0). Collins' only interception last season came against the Birds.

3. Sterling Shepard

 

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New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) scores on a pass in the end zone in the second quarter as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Anthony Brown (30) and free safety J.J. Wilcox (27) defend on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at AT&T Stadium, in Arlington, Texas. (Rodger Mallison/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS via Getty Images)

 

We know about Odell Beckham Jr. and Victor Cruz, but Giants rookie Sterling Shepard is certainly capable of having a big game. He's the Giants' second most targeted receiver, catching 31 of 48 targets for 334 yards and two touchdowns this season.

In Weeks 2 and 3, Shepard had back-to-back games of 8/117/0 and 7/73/1, respectively.

The 5'10" rookie wideout has 4.48 speed.

2. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie

 

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 16: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie #41 of the New York Giants breaks up a pass against Breshad Perriman #18 of the Baltimore Ravens and is called for pass interference in the fourth Quarter during their game at MetLife Stadium on October 16, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

 

The 6'2" corner already has two interceptions and nine pass deflections in six games this season. DRC was named to his second pro bowl last season and is playing at a high-level.

1. Odell Beckham Jr. On His Birthday

 

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Odell Beckham Jr warms up on the sidelines during the NFL International Series match between New York Giants and Los Angeles Rams at Twickenham Stadium on October 23, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Odell Beckham Jr

 

As luck would have it, Odell turns 24-years-0ld on Saturday.

"Perfecting timing, right around the birthday time," Beckham said. "I always tend to rise to the occasion around my birthday time."

Last year, Beckham caught nine balls for 130 yards and three touchdowns before his birthday and then nine balls for 105 yards after his birthday (it fell on a Thursday).

In 2014, he caught 11 balls for 156 yards two days before his birthday. And the week after it, he caught seven balls for 108 yards.

So Beckham is pretty much a lock for 100 yards receiving. The Eagles just hope to keep him out of the end zone.

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