The Philadelphia Eagles have a shot to move up to the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs, but they are putting their players' health first in the season finale.

The Eagles are expected to rest quarterback Jalen Hurts and most of their starters against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, NFL sources said Wednesday. Eagles coach Nick Sirianni declined to say whether he was resting his starters or not when asked during his Wednesday news conference.

The Philadelphia Eagles have already clinched the NFC East title, but the conference standings could still shift in their Week 18 matchup against the Washington Commanders.

Hurts has had a new offensive coordinator in each of his seasons in the NFL, but this season has gone differently.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Devonta Smith, front left, celebrates with teammates after his touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)(AP ...

Jalen Hurts has shown his ability to rise to big occasions, backed by a Super Bowl MVP. The Eagles need more of those performances as they aim for back-to-back titles.

The Philadelphia Eagles are taking it easy in Week 18. Jalen Hurts won't be playing. Instead, Tanner McKee will start at quarterback against the Washington Commanders. It's a choice made by Nick Sirianni despite there technically being a seed boost the Eagles still have on the table.

The Eagles' decision to rest Jalen Hurts and other starters cost them the No. 2 seed. Here's why it won't matter in the playoffs.

"No, I think the season's just kind of gone the way it has," Hurts said. "The approach this year, and how the games have been called with this coordinator — with coach [Kevin Patullo] — it's just kind of gone that way. And so, I've just kind of taken it in stride and tried to give my best with whatever position I've been put in."