How big was Desean Jackson’s punt return for the game winning touchdown against the Giants last year?

It was so big that it actually determined the Super Bowl Champion. That’s right. Let’s play out what happens if the Giants win that game. The Giants end up in the playoffs as the 6 seed. The Packers miss the playoffs. The Eagles play the Giants again at home in the first round of the playoffs. The Eagles probably win that game at home. The Seahawks go to Atlanta and the Eagles go to Chicago. There is a very good chance Mike Vick’s homecoming could have occurred in the NFC Championship game last year instead of the second game of the season.

The most exciting play of the season, but it also had the most impact.

It sounds like a lot of what-ifs, but the Giants missed the playoffs by one game and the Packers got in by one game. It is really amazing to think about how one play could change the entire complexion of an NFL season, but that is exactly what happened in New York last year. The Giants had the game and they threw it away.

Of course, Tom Coughlin told the Punter to kick it out of bounds, but he kicked it right down the middle of the field where Desean Jackson was waiting. And running. And juking. And swerving. And sprinting toward the endzone. And celebrating. Up to the middle of the 4th quarter Mike Vick had a terrible game, but all anyone remembers is the comeback.

This weekend we get to do it all over again as the Giants and the Eagles face off for the first time since the infamous punt return. The Eagles and Giants are both 1-1 and are both plagued with injuries.Watch for a very physical game that will include high emotions for both sides. A lot is on the line as one of these two teams is going to be 1-2 on the year. The Eagles are currently favored by 7 1/2 points. They should win, But not every game a team is supposed to win goes on to win. Just ask the Giants.

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