Overview
- The Eagles will sit most regulars, with Jalen Carter, Nakobe Dean, Marcus Epps, Dallas Goedert, Lane Johnson and Jaelan Phillips officially ruled out.
- Backup quarterback Tanner McKee is expected to start behind a second-unit offensive line, with right tackle Cameron Williams activated from injured reserve.
- Washington will start 39-year-old Josh Johnson at quarterback with Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota injured, and the Commanders are missing key linemen including Laremy Tunsil and Sam Cosmi.
- McKee’s performance is being framed as an audition that could influence offseason trade interest, according to local reporting.
- Kickoff is Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS from Lincoln Financial Field, and betting markets now list Philadelphia as a roughly 3.5–4.5 point favorite with a total around 39.5.