Donovan McNabb came on strong after he was benched in the second half of a loss to the Ravens on Nov. 23. (By Jeff Gross -- Getty Images)

Offense

Eagles QB Donovan McNabb threw for 300 yards last Sunday in a first-round win at Minnesota, but Philadelphia’s only offensive touchdown came on a 71-yard dash by RB Brian Westbrook on a screen pass. McNabb has thrown for 10 touchdowns and two interceptions in six games since his second-half benching at Baltimore on Nov. 23, and the Eagles are 5-1. ..... The Giants had a bye week to get RB Brandon Jacobs healthy. But they’ve been inconsistent on offense since losing WR Plaxico Burress, reaching 20 points only once in their final four games of the regular season.

Defense

Two of the league’s best are on the field in this game. The Eagles ranked third in the NFL in total defense during the regular season, the Giants fifth. The Eagles limited Vikings RB Adrian Peterson to 83 rushing yards last weekend, and CB Asante Samuel had his fourth career postseason touchdown on an interception return. ..... Giants DE Justin Tuck tied for seventh in the league during the regular season with 12 sacks, and getting him blocked effectively will be a key for the Eagles.

Special Teams

Eagles PK David Akers had four field goals last weekend but had two attempts blocked by the Giants in the second of the teams’ two regular season meetings. ..... Giants PK John Carney became the oldest Pro Bowl pick in history after being signed early in the season as a would-be temporary replacement for Lawrence Tynes, who kicked the Giants into the Super Bowl last season with an overtime field goal in the NFC title game.

Coaching

The Eagles’ Andy Reid seeks his fifth trip to the NFC championship game with the team. He just received a public assurance from Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie his job is safe for next season. ..... The Giants’ Tom Coughlin has had to deal with the Burress controversy as he attempts to become a two-time Super Bowl winner.

Winner: Giants.