Overview
- NFL sources told the Philadelphia Inquirer the team plans to rest Jalen Hurts and most starters on Sunday, though the Eagles have not formally announced inactives.
- Backup Tanner McKee is expected to start for Philadelphia, while Washington is expected to turn to third-string quarterback Josh Johnson.
- Philadelphia enters Week 18 at 11-5 as the NFC’s No. 3 seed, with a move to No. 2 requiring an Eagles win and a Bears home loss to the Lions.
- Potential wild-card opponents include the Rams or 49ers as the No. 3 seed, with a path to face the Packers if results elevate the Eagles to No. 2.
- Sirianni cited prior seasons when resting starters preceded Super Bowl runs (2022, 2024) and contrasted that with 2023, when playing starters led to injuries for A.J. Brown and Jalen Hurts.