The expected smashmouth, defensive, low scoring NFC East battle never materialized in the Giants-Eagles game, as it looked more like an old AFL contest. It was George Blanda vs. John Hadl. Well, the Giants defense made it seem that way, because they can’t stop anybody. If the 82-year-old Blanda stepped on the field against them today, he’d pass for 400 yards. Sure, both starting safeties are injured and they have a corner playing safety, but last night’s performance was downright ridiculous.
Does it even matter what the Giants did well – Eli Manning threw for 391 yards and three touchdowns (with no interceptions), Brandon Jacobs was back to being his old physical self, dragging six defenders with him as he gains eight yards, Hakeem Nicks had a great TD reception, Domenik Hixon came up with an impressive TD catch and run, Ahmad Bradshaw had some nice runs and a few good blocks, Steve Smith broke the franchise single-season reception record – because it was …

1. Chris Duhon is worth starting again: Duhon is playing much better and is averaging 12.2 points, 6,7 assists, 3 rebounds and 2.5 threes this month. He is coming off a game where he hit 6 three-pointers and has played in at least 34 minutes in four straight games.

2. Carl Landry is a beast: Landry has scored at least 20 points in four of his last five games. On the season he is averaging 16.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1 block and is shooting 57% from the field and 88% from the foul line.

3. Is it time to trade Kobe Bryant?: Kobe was able to play through a partially dislocated finger on Saturday but he shot just 7-24 from the field with a season low 16 points. However, he did attempt a season high 9 threes and should be able to play through this injury and contribute all across the board.

4. Danny Granger is out again: Granger missed 15 games last season and is out 4-6 weeks this season with Plantar Fascia (right heel). With his …

Week 8 (Dec. 14-20)
Teams playing four games: Charlotte, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Indiana, L.A. Clippers, L.A. Lakers, Memphis, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Orleans, New York, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Portland, Sacramento, Toronto, Utah, Washington
Teams playing three games: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Golden State, Miami, Milwaukee, Phoenix, San Antonio

Maurice Evans (Hawks)- Evans has scored 18, 15 and 22 points over his last three games. He also has 15 rebounds and 11 three-pointers over this span. Evans played a season high 34 minutes yesterday with Marvin Williams out with an illness.

Terrence Williams (Nets)- Williams had one of his best games of his rookie season yesterday with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Chris Douglas-Roberts missed the game with a sprianed knee and T-Will could receive a boost if CDR is sidelined.

C.J Miles (Jazz)- Miles has scored in double-figures in three of his past four games. Last Thursday he scored a season high 22 points and has 8 eight-pointers over this span.

Dorell Wright (Heat)- Wright has played …