Is Saquon Barkley playing today? Eagles' RB resting decision could conflict with contract incentives in Week 18

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Is Saquon Barkley playing today? Eagles' RB resting decision could conflict with contract incentives in Week 18 image

The Philadelphia Eagles could gain, at most, one seed spot in Week 18.

Either way, they'll be home in the first round of the NFL playoffs in a week's time either way.

That has created a choice to make for head coach Nick Sirianni when it comes to his star players.

Jalen Hurts isn't expected to be out there at quarterback, with Tanner McKee lined up to get the QB action up from his usual backup spot.

That could give us a hint on Saquon Barkley.

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Is Saquon Barkley playing today?

There's nothing confirming Barkley is sitting Sunday, but that seems to be the expectation.

The Eagles likely wouldn't play Barkley long, at most, without Hurts playing.

Barkley would earn some extra cash from 90 yards this week, but that won't be the priority here.

The Eagles sat Barkley in Week 18 last year despite him chasing NFL history.

This time around, don't be surprised to see Tank Bigsby running the backfield for Philly in Week 18 with Barkley watching from the sideline.

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