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.
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.
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,
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.
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On Monday, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni spoke with media, and wouldn’t commit either way to Barkley playing in the team’s season finale against the New York Giants on Sunday. "Still not ...
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni told reporters that Saquon Barkley would likely sit out Sunday’s game vs. the New York Giants.
Now is not the time, Saquon Barkley says. Reflection comes at the end of this season, no matter the meaningfulness of its milestones. He’s resisting the sound of them toppling like towers. He won’t peek at the panorama of his production.
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