The problem the Eagles will have to overcome is the Super Bowl itself. Pittsburg, Indianapolis, New England, New York Jets and San Diego Chargers all are better teams. Teams Like Jacksonville, Baltimore, and Denver are pick em on a neutral field against Philly.
As far as the Giants go I don't remember anyone saying they would make the playoffs - the total wins was around 6 depending on the juice you were willing to use.
Getting back to the Eagles just look at their schedule - the one tuff road game they were blown out of:
2004 Schedule
Date Opponent Time/Result
Sep 12 N.Y. Giants Won 31-17
Sep 20 Minnesota Won 27-16
Sep 26 @Detroit Won 30-13
Oct 3 @Chicago Won 19-9
Week 5 BYE
Oct 17 Carolina Won 30-8
Oct 24 @Cleveland Won 34-31
Oct 31 Baltimore Won 15-10
Nov 7 @Pittsburgh Lost 3-27
Nov 15 @Dallas Won 49-21
Nov 21 Washington Won 28-6
Nov 28 @N.Y. Giants Won 27-6
Dec 5 Green Bay Won 47-17
This team has yet to play under adverse conditions against anything close to a good team on the road and win. Save your money betting SB futures on the Eaglets.
wil.