Eagles to rest key starters in Week 18 vs Commanders
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The Eagles eked out a 13-12 win against the Buffalo Bills Sunday and remain in the hunt for the NFC's No. 2 seed. Here is the updated NFL playoff picture and how Monday's Rams-Falcons game could impact the Birds.
The Packers are likely to rest players too, affecting their defense, since they are locked into the No. 7 seed in the NFC. That’s unfortunate, because this unit would otherwise be a nice streamer against Max Brosmer and the Vikings' lackluster offense this week.
The Eagles are going to rest Jalen Hurts and key starters in the season finale, increasing the chance the Packers face the Bears to open the postseason.
Expect Tanner McKee to start at quarterback in place of Jalen Hurts for the Eagles, who need a win and a Bears loss to earn the No. 2 seed.
Philadelphia’s decision to rest its players in its season finale might help Chicago clinch their spot in the playoffs.
Washington placed C Tyler Biadasz on injured reserve today, ending his season. He suffered ankle and knee injuries during the Xowboys game on Christmas day, but won’t require surgery. C/G Julian Good-Jones was signed from the practice squad for OL depth for the final game.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni declined to confirm a report that the team plans to rest its starters against the Commanders on Sunday, but it's a good bet that any player with an injury issue will have the week off to get as close to 100 percent for the playoffs as possible.
The Philadelphia Eagles' upcoming roster plans for Week 18 will be music to the Chicago Bears' ears, as well as their postseason outlook.