The New York Jets are right in the middle of a serious push to make the playoffs, but they might be spoiled by a team with absolutely nothing left to lose.

Philadelphia had its most disappointing season in franchise history, but they are already rebuilding for next season by analyzing what they have in the players on the roster. The Jets are on upset alert this week to say the least.

 

Where: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA

Which Team Will Win This Game?

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When: Sunday, December 18, 4:15 p.m. ET

Watch: CBS

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Betting Line: Over/Under: 44, Spread: Philadelphia -3

 

What's at Stake?

The Eagles are fighting for pride in this matchup, but the Jets are fighting for their playoff lives. Since New York has far more on the line in this game, there will be no bigger test of their character than Sunday’s game in Philadelphia.

 

Jets’ Injury Report

Brandon Moore, G: Questionable

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Marcus Dixon, DT: Questionable

Joe McKnight, RB: Questionable

 

Eagles’ Injury Report

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB: Questionable

Nnamdi Asomugha, CB: Probable

Trent Cole, DE: Probable

Michael Vick, QB: Probable

Jeremy Maclin, WR: Probable

 

Fantasy: Start 'Em, Sit 'Em and Sleeper

 

Start 'Em: Michael Vick, Eagles

Despite having one of his receivers on Revis Island, Michael Vick will pick apart a depleted Jets secondary with the arsenal of weapons he has. Expect a return to his old form against one of the better defenses in the NFL.

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Sit 'Em: Mark Sanchez, Jets

With a Philadelphia secondary that is probably going to get Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie back, the Jets will be facing the kind of secondary the Eagles had envisioned all season. If the Jets want to win, it won’t be through the air.

 

Sleeper: Shonn Greene, Jets

The Jets need to run the ball against a weak middle of the Eagles. That means Greene can build on his enormous day from last week and carry the momentum into this Philadelphia game.

 

What They're Saying

Jets beat writer for The Star-Ledger Jenny Vrentas is reporting on Twitter:

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ESPNNewYork.com Jets writer Jane McManus is reporting on Twitter:

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Key Matchup: Michael Vick vs. Jets Pass Rush

If you give Michael Vick the time in the pocket to analyze a defense, he will pick it apart. That’s why the key for the Jets will be blitzing Vick with complex schemes and trying to get pressure on him. The game will be won and lost in the protection of Michael Vick.

Prediction: Eagles 31, Jets 20

 

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