At 13-3, the Philadelphia Eagles are locked in for the second seed in the NFC playoffs. The team is ready to make a deep postseason run and they not going to risk anything in Week 18. Multiple sources around the league have reported the Eagles will rest several key players in Week 18.
The most notable player who will not suit up in the final game of the regular season is RB Saquon Barkley. In his first year with the Eagles, Barkley is having a career-best season and has rushed for 2,005 yards. He needs 101 rushing yards to break the NFL’s single-season rushing record. However, Barkley will not play in Week 18. The Eagles want him to be fresh for the postseason and are not willing to risk an injury. With their playoff spot already locked up, this was an easy decision for Philadelphia’s long-term goal. Winning a Super Bowl.
