Overview
- Multiple outlets, including The Philadelphia Inquirer, report the Eagles plan to sit several regulars, with Nick Sirianni saying lineup decisions will be communicated to players first.
- Philadelphia has clinched the NFC East and can still climb to the No. 2 seed with a win plus a Chicago loss to Detroit, though the team is leaning toward player management.
- If Hurts rests, second-year backup Tanner McKee is in line to start after winning a Week 18 start last season and drawing praise from coaches for his command of the offense.
- Washington is expected to start veteran Josh Johnson again as Marcus Mariota is considered a long shot to return after injuries suffered two weeks ago.
- The matchup follows a brawl in their Week 16 meeting, with Washington on a 10-of-11 skid and using the finale for evaluations as various veterans around the league eye contract incentives.