Jalen Hurts Expected to Rest Week 18; Eagles Prioritize Playoff Health

Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts and other key starters are expected to rest during Sunday's Week 18 regular-season finale against the Washington Commanders. The team will prioritize player health for the playoffs, despite having a chance to secure the No. 2 seed in the NFC. If Hurts is held out, backup Tanner McKee is presumed to start. Hurts concludes the 2025 regular season with 3,224 passing yards, a career-high 25 passing touchdowns, 6 interceptions, 421 rushing yards, and 8 rushing touchdowns across 16 appearances.