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.
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,
Sirianni went on to say that he is balancing what the best thing is for the Eagles and what the best thing is for the player. In Barkley's case, it would not be a surprise if he is fine with sitting out, as he declined staying in the game to go for a record against the Giants earlier in the season.
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.
Nick Sirianni isn't ready to make a decision on whether Saquon Barkley, Jalen Hurts, and the Eagles' starters will play or sit for Week 18 against the Giants.
Tanner McKee, the third-string QB on the rise, further built his Philadelphia sports legend with the Eagles' regular-season closing win over the Giants.
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 offensive coordinator Kellen Moore did not sound like a coach concerned he could be entering the playoffs without his starting quarterback.