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Why the ghosts of Giants past linger in Eagles showdown

Eli Manning has some enjoyable memories from playing against the Eagles in his career, like overcoming a 17-point deficit on the road and finding Plaxico Burress for a 31-yard game-winning touchdown in overtime in 2006.

But moments of triumph over the division rival are rare, with the Giants having lost 13 of their past 16 meetings with the Eagles, including four straight heading into Sunday’s game at MetLife Stadium with both teams toting 4-3 records.

“I can’t remember when we beat the Eagles the last time,” Jerry Reese said Monday.

On a day when Reese tried to pretend Josh Brown didn’t exist — refusing to answer any questions about the team’s former kicker — it was fitting that the general manager had forgotten the Giants’ last victory over the Eagles, coming on Oct.