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New York and Philly on center stage Sunday

 

Published 10/31/2009 at Blogging the Bombers - NY Daily News Blogs

Brett Favre's return to Green Bay is certain to draw more than its share of coverage on Sunday, but New York and Philadelphia will have themselves quite a sports day to enjoy. At 1:00 p.m., the Giants and Eagles will play at Lincoln Financial Field, then at 7:57 p.m., the Yankees and Phillies will meet just a few hundred yards away in Game 3 of the World Series. The good folks over at Bodog.com passed along some entertaining prop bets surrounding the two New York-Philly showdowns. Which will be higher on Sunday? Eli Manning TD Passes vs. the Eagles Even Derek Jeter Hits vs. the Phillies -130 Which will be higher on Sunday? Donovan McNabb TD Passes vs. the Giants -130 Ryan Howard Hits vs. the Yankees Even Which will be higher on Sunday? Steve Smith (NYG) Receptions vs. the Eagles +1.5 CC Sabathia Strikeouts vs. the Phillies  ... (link)

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