As Verizon Communications Inc VZ and AT&T Inc T prepare to release their third quarter earnings, the stage is set for a head-to-head clash between the two telecom giants. Verizon reports Tuesday with analysts expecting $1.18 EPS and $33.43 billion in revenue, while AT&T follows up on Wednesday with consensus estimates of 57 cents EPS and $30.44 billion in revenue. Both companies have seen significant year-to-date stock recoveries, but who's leading the charge as they head into their respective earnings call ...