The Philadelphia Eagles arguably have the best defense in football right now. Earlier in the season, this wasn't the case. The Eagles' pass rush needed some more firepower and the No.
The pundits will have to press pause of the Eagles' much-discussed offensive issues until Wild Card Weekend. With many of Philadelphia's key starters set to rest in the regular-season finale that means the last look at the group was the ugly second half at Buffalo where the offense managed 16 total yards and Jalen Hurts failed to complete a pass.
Two weeks ago, Jordan Mailata said in the visitor’s locker room at Northwest Stadium that some rest would be a good thing. Now, it has arrived, with Nick Sirianni saying on Wednesday that many of his starters will sit for Week 18’s home game against the Washington Commanders.
The Philadelphia Eagles plan to start little-used quarterback Tanner McKee and rest Jalen Hurts and several other starters in the regular-season finale at home Sunday against the Washington Commanders, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.
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With the NFC East champion Eagles unable to secure a first-round bye in the playoffs, head coach Nick Sirianni is likely to give most of his starters an opportunity to rest in Week 18, according to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Philadelphia Eagles have a tough decision to make in Week 18. On one hand, they could rest many starters to have them fresh for the postseason. On the other hand, the team still has playoff seeding to play for.
The Philadelphia Eagles have been moving things around with the roster to maximize flexibility heading into the team's Week 18 matchup against the Washington Commanders.
Eagles star defensive tackle Jalen Carter returned from a three-game absence to have a massive impact during Philadelphia's 13-12 win over Buffalo in Week.
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Nick Sirianni refused to admit whether his starters will or will not play in Week 18 against the Commanders on Sunday. The Eagles coach said he had not yet met with his players to give them his decision, and that a players' meeting was scheduled after his Wednesday morning news conference with reporters.
The Eagles announced on Wednesday that they are bringing veteran LS Charley Hughlett back on the practice squad. Hughlett, 35, originally signed on with the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent out of UCF back in 2012.
To say Kevin Patullo’s first season as the Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive coordinator has been controversial would be an understatement. Taking over for
Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo didn’t sugarcoat his frustration after another uneven performance from his unit, this time in a 13–12 win over the Buffalo Bills.
The NFC East has a ton of energy and bitterness involved. That being said, the Philadelphia Eagles could use a recent roster move by one of their biggest rivals to their advantage for the playoffs this season.
The Philadelphia Eagles may rest some starters in Week 18, but there is still plenty left to unfold as far as seeding in the NFC during the final weekend of the regular season.
The Eagles were reportedly willing to listen to trade offers on wide receiver A.J. Brown in advance of this year’s deadline, though they were not willing to deal him for anything less than a blockbuster offer.
Having already clinched the NFC East, the reigning Super Bowl champion Eagles are getting healthier ahead of another potential title run. Defensive tackle Jalen Carter is expected to return in Week 17 in Buffalo, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.