Rest starters or pursue No. 2 seed? How Eagles coach Nick Sirianni weighs Week 18 approach
The New York Times••sports
Key Points:
- Eagles coach Nick Sirianni has not decided whether to play starters in the Week 18 game against the Commanders, despite a chance to secure the No. 2 seed with a win and a Bears loss.
- Sirianni values resting key players to preserve health for the postseason, citing past experiences where byes helped the team reach the Super Bowl in 2022 and 2024.
- The No. 2 seed offers significant advantages, including a home divisional playoff game and a potentially easier first-round opponent in the Packers, compared to the tougher Rams or 49ers if seeded third.
- Sirianni faces a difficult balance between pursuing playoff positioning and minimizing injury risk, as seen in previous seasons where playing starters late in
