Eagles working again Saquon Barkley is about to take one for the workforce by sitting out Sunday’s recreation quite than chase Eric Dickerson’s single-season dashing report, however Eagles followers are those lacking out.
Because the No. 2 seed, Philadelphia will host both the Inexperienced Bay Packers or Washington Commanders within the wild-card spherical of this yr’s NFC playoffs, no matter what occurs in opposition to the Giants on this week’s regular-season finale.
On Wednesday, head coach Nick Sirianni mentioned that he would relaxation most of his starters, Barkley included, in opposition to New York. Underneath regular circumstances, a team-first resolution like this could sit nicely with most followers however benching the NFL’s main rusher when he’s 101 yards away from passing Dickerson’s mark of two,105 yards in a single season is a slap within the face to some of the passionate fan bases in skilled sports activities.
