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The Philadelphia Eagles have a shot to move up to the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs, but they are putting their players' health first in the season finale.
The Eagles are expected to rest quarterback Jalen Hurts and most of their starters against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, NFL sources said Wednesday. Eagles coach Nick Sirianni declined to say whether he was resting his starters or not when asked during his Wednesday news conference.
The Philadelphia Eagles have already clinched the NFC East title, but the conference standings could still shift in their Week 18 matchup against the Washington Commanders.
Why Eagles are starting Tanner McKee at QB with Jalen Hurts not playing in Week 18 playoff scenarios
The Philadelphia Eagles are taking it easy in Week 18. Jalen Hurts won't be playing. Instead, Tanner McKee will start at quarterback against the Washington Commanders. It's a choice made by Nick Sirianni despite there technically being a seed boost the Eagles still have on the table.
In Week 18 (Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET), quarterback Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles will play the Washington Commanders. Last time out, he went 13-for-27 for 110 yards, with one touchdown. Game Time: 4:25 p.m.
The Eagles are expected to rest most of their starters for Sunday's Week 18 finale against the Commanders, per The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane. That includes starting quarterback Jalen Hurts, which means this Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field is likely to be another Tanner McKee game .
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Devonta Smith, front left, celebrates with teammates after his touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)(AP ...
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Eagles to rest key starters in season finale vs. Commanders even with playoff seeding at stake
The Eagles are prioritizing rest over seeding in their final regular-season game. Coach Nick Sirianni is treating Sunday’s matchup against Washington like a preseason game.
The Eagles' decision to rest Jalen Hurts and other starters cost them the No. 2 seed. Here's why it won't matter in the playoffs.
Philadelphia clinched the NFC East title for a second consecutive season. And it officially eliminated the Dallas Cowboys from the playoffs race.
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