The Philadelphia Eagles wrapped up their regular season with a Week 18 loss to the Washington Commanders. In their final game of the year, the Eagles started several key players in a limited capacity ahead of the playoffs.
Behind center, quarterback Tanner McKee took the field for 64 snaps but failed to impress despite facing a second-string offense from the Commanders. His prospects for playing a significant role in the postseason are slim, particularly considering his performance this season.
The running back position saw Tank Bigsby taking on more responsibility than usual, with Saquon Barkley seeing limited action due to injury concerns. However, Bigsby's lack of carries in the fourth quarter raises questions about the team's approach to rest and recovery heading into the playoffs.
On offense, Jahan Dotson led the receiving corps with 60 snaps, followed by Darius Cooper and Britain Covey. DeVonta Smith saw only nine snaps, but his effectiveness could have easily propelled the Eagles past the Commanders alone.
At tight end, Kylen Granson emerged as the top option, while Grant Calcaterra suffered an injury in a disappointing performance. The line's overall play was solid, with Fred Johnson and Drew Kendall leading the way at 64 snaps each.
The defense took center stage, particularly on the edge, where Jalyx Hunt led the team with 40 snaps and six sacks. His impressive form has made him a standout player for the Eagles this season.
On the interior defensive line, Byron Young and Ty Robinson contributed significantly, but the absence of Moro Ojomo due to injury is a concern heading into the playoffs. The linebacking corps saw Jeremiah Trotter lead the team with 69 snaps, while Jihaad Campbell had 62. Smael Mondon struggled to find his footing in the backup game.
In the secondary, several players recorded significant numbers of snaps, with Kelee Ringo and Jakorian Bennett both playing the full 69 snaps. Sydney Brown's limited appearances will be a concern as the team navigates the postseason without its star cornerback.
This week's three stars were Jalyx Hunt, Tank Bigsby, and DeVonta Smith, who all had notable performances that contributed to their selection.
The game ball award went to Jalyx Hunt, who has been spectacular throughout the season. His impressive form will be crucial for the Eagles in the playoffs.
Overall, while the Eagles may have lost their final game of the year, several players are poised for success in the postseason.
Behind center, quarterback Tanner McKee took the field for 64 snaps but failed to impress despite facing a second-string offense from the Commanders. His prospects for playing a significant role in the postseason are slim, particularly considering his performance this season.
The running back position saw Tank Bigsby taking on more responsibility than usual, with Saquon Barkley seeing limited action due to injury concerns. However, Bigsby's lack of carries in the fourth quarter raises questions about the team's approach to rest and recovery heading into the playoffs.
On offense, Jahan Dotson led the receiving corps with 60 snaps, followed by Darius Cooper and Britain Covey. DeVonta Smith saw only nine snaps, but his effectiveness could have easily propelled the Eagles past the Commanders alone.
At tight end, Kylen Granson emerged as the top option, while Grant Calcaterra suffered an injury in a disappointing performance. The line's overall play was solid, with Fred Johnson and Drew Kendall leading the way at 64 snaps each.
The defense took center stage, particularly on the edge, where Jalyx Hunt led the team with 40 snaps and six sacks. His impressive form has made him a standout player for the Eagles this season.
On the interior defensive line, Byron Young and Ty Robinson contributed significantly, but the absence of Moro Ojomo due to injury is a concern heading into the playoffs. The linebacking corps saw Jeremiah Trotter lead the team with 69 snaps, while Jihaad Campbell had 62. Smael Mondon struggled to find his footing in the backup game.
In the secondary, several players recorded significant numbers of snaps, with Kelee Ringo and Jakorian Bennett both playing the full 69 snaps. Sydney Brown's limited appearances will be a concern as the team navigates the postseason without its star cornerback.
This week's three stars were Jalyx Hunt, Tank Bigsby, and DeVonta Smith, who all had notable performances that contributed to their selection.
The game ball award went to Jalyx Hunt, who has been spectacular throughout the season. His impressive form will be crucial for the Eagles in the playoffs.
Overall, while the Eagles may have lost their final game of the year, several players are poised for success in the postseason.
Just saw that the Philadelphia Eagles aren't having a great time ahead of the playoffs... Looks like Tanner McKee's future with the team is looking pretty uncertain after that disappointing performance, and Saquon Barkley's injury concerns could be a major issue. 
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. It's like, if you want someone to shine, give them space to breathe and let them work with what they've got. Otherwise, we'll just see more mediocrity. And it's the same for Tank Bigsby - if they trust him enough, he can deliver big plays when it matters most 
. It's all about faith and confidence in each other, you know?
. Tank Bigsby stepped up and showed some promise, but that fourth quarter was a bit weird - you'd think they'd want to give him more playing time by then 
. Still, I'm looking forward to seeing how this team performs in the playoffs... they've got some pieces in place 
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, gotta wonder what's gonna happen to grant calcaterra with that injury 
and jalyx hunt getting that game ball award is well deserved 
he's been on fire this season 
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. I'm loving his form and I think he's gonna be a key player for the Eagles in the playoffs 
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. It's like they're playing catch-up all over again like when Donovan McNabb used to lead them into the playoffs 
. And Tanner McKee? He's got some 'splainin' to do 
. I mean, DeVonta Smith was lighting it up on offense but they still found a way to lose 
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Fast forward to now, and Tanner McKee is behind center? It's just wild. And what happened to DeVonta Smith? He barely saw the field in this game... I'm not sure if he's still got it 
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he wasnt able 2 live up 2 expectations & now his playoff hopes r lookin slim