Instant grades on the Eagles’ performance in a 20-13 win over the Giants: Quarterback: B+ Tanner McKee got his first career NFL start with the Eagles resting most of their starters. Jalen Hurts couldn’t have played either way as he has yet to clear concussion protocol.
One day after the Eagles landed the NFC’s No. 2 seed for the playoffs, coach Nick Sirianni said he’s “still not there” on a decision to rest or play the starters in the season finale against the New York Giants on Sunday.
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni caught a lot of flack this week for choosing to keep his players healthy and benching them during the season finale against the New York Giants on Sunday.
The Philadelphia Eagles, led by Nick Sirianni, have secured their playoff spot. As they prepare for the postseason, some players may miss games, either due to injuries or Sirianni's plan to rest key contributors,
It sounds like Philly's star running back won't get the chance to chase the NFL's single-season rushing record this weekend, and for good reason.
Barkley currently sits at 2,005 yards, meaning he’d need just 101 more to eclipse Dickerson. Adding to the drama, Barkley played for the woeful Giants for six seasons before his former team allowed him to walk away from New York in the spring.
Philadelphia managed a win in its regular season finale even with Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley on the bench.
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni told reporters that Saquon Barkley would likely sit out Sunday’s game vs. the New York Giants.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is on the verge of history.
Head coach Nick Sirianni talks about the decision to sit running back Saquon Barkley vs. New York Giants.