#Preview, predictions, what to watch for

Paul’s pick

Banged up does not even begin to describe the state of the Eagles’ roster. But they are home, they are desperate and thus far a huge disappointment. Does anyone believe the Giants will go into the Linc and score a bunch of points? Or that Daniel Jones will play an error-free game?

Eagles 27, Giants 20

Marquee matchup

Eagles DT Fletcher Cox vs. Giants C Nick Gates

The 29-year-old Cox has not come close to matching his 2018 output of 10.5 sacks, with just 3.5 in 2019 and sitting at 1.5 after six games this season. Still, he can sway a game when he is at his best. Gates, in his first year at center, got off to a rocky start. Since then, it has not been smooth sailing, but he is growing more acclimated to the position.

“I’m a lot more comfortable in there making the calls and just being able to snap the ball not having to think about it anymore,’’ Gates said. “I think I’ve excelled pretty decently. The first game was definitely something I needed to learn from. Everybody knew I didn’t have the greatest game. It was definitely different being out there at center. Yeah, it takes a couple of games to get used to a different spot.’’

Four downs

Iron man gets dented: Every single defensive snap — all 329 of them — that is how many inside linebacker Blake Martinez took the first five games this season. He was knocked around in the victory over Washington — he had a game-high 14 tackles — and had to leave the field for six of the 73 defensive snaps while going through concussion protocols. He returned to finish out the game and, unless something happens, will be on the field for every snap in his first Giants-Eagles tussle.

“Obviously you want to be a guy that never misses any downs, any opportunities out there on the field,’’ Martinez said. “I remember I think last year [with the Packers] we were up a lot in the Raiders game and they took us out. I don’t have to worry about some crazy long snap streak that certain guys have to deal with.’’

Bottom of the barrel: This game “features’’ two of the lowest-rated quarterbacks in the league. Carson Wentz at 30th (71.2) and Daniel Jones 31st (71.0). Wentz has more passing yards (1,401 to Jones’ 1,223) but also has nine interceptions (just Kirk Cousins, with 10, has more) to Jones’ six.

“You know how it is in Philly,’’ Joe Judge said. “It’s a great town because people are very critical, are very hard on you. Sometimes, that highlights some of the things that aren’t going as well. When you look from a different perspective and you see how you have to play the guy as an opponent, you understand all of the things that he really does well and what he really has as strengths.’’

Blue Jersey: Jabrill Peppers grew up in East Orange, N.J., in a hotbed for Giants fans. So, he understands how the locals feel about the Eagles down south on the Turnpike. Peppers helped stymie Washington on the decisive two-point conversion stop and he knows what is next.

“I know what this game means to me,’’ he said. “I’ve never played Philly yet while playing for the Giants, so I’m definitely excited about that.’’

Peppers has missed time (one game and limited in another) with an ankle injury, and the Giants need him to be healthy and an impact player.

Block party: There are myriad reasons why the Eagles have dominated the Giants for the past six years. One reason stands taller than the rest: the inability of the Giants, when it counts, to keep the Eagles’ pass rushers off the quarterback. In six games, the Eagles have 21 sacks — led by Brandon Graham (5), Josh Sweat (3) and Derek Barnett (2.5). The Giants are interchanging rookie offensive tackles Andrew Thomas and Matt Peart, which is extremely rare. Will Peart (or Thomas) get some snaps at right tackle in place of veteran Cam Fleming? There are moving parts here.