Should the Eagles rest starters in Week 18?

Story byBrandon Lee GowtonMon, December 29, 2025 at 8:14 AM UTC·4 min readThe Philadelphia Eagles have a big decision to make in Week 18. Should they play their starters against the Washington Commanders? Or should they rest them?Had the Chicago Bears defeated the San Francisco on Sunday night, resting the starters would’ve been the easy call since the Birds would’ve been locked in to the No. 3 seed in the NFC playoff picture. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBut the Bears’ loss leaves the door open to the Eagles moving up to the No.