Eagles rest starters? (1 Viewer)

[Gottabesweet]

If Dallas wins the early game versus Washington, Phily could rest it's players versus Chicago Sunday night because the Dallas vs Philly game will decide division Week 17

If this happens and is even correct, Foles, McCoy and Desean Jackson owners likely will be upset

 

[tonydead]

Chip already said he had no plans on resting starters in Week 16.

 

[Sweetness_34]

They still have to play for the 3 vs 4 seed....I think it is impt because it defines whether you go play in Sea or NO/Car

 

[James Brimacombe]

He already rested McCoy this week in Minnesota.

 

[fruity pebbles]

Pretty sure they're not resting anyone after getting drubbed by the Vikings

 

[Darryl Talley]

They still have to play for the 3 vs 4 seed....I think it is impt because it defines whether you go play in Sea or NO/Car

Sheep to the slaughter. What a shame, that division. AZ or STL are more worthy of postseason football.

 

[mquinnjr]

They still have to play for the 3 vs 4 seed....I think it is impt because it defines whether you go play in Sea or NO/Car

Sheep to the slaughter. What a shame, that division. AZ or STL are more worthy of postseason football.

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/30572/no-joke-7-9-seahawks-dare-to-dream

 

[Skeletore Eh]

They still have to play for the 3 vs 4 seed....I think it is impt because it defines whether you go play in Sea or NO/Car

Sheep to the slaughter. What a shame, that division. AZ or STL are more worthy of postseason football.

the same az team the eagles just beat?

 

[Insein]

Posted this in the Foles thread.

Before it gets too far out of control, the scenario is that if the cowboys win then the Eagles vs cowboys week 17 is for the division. HOWEVER, the 3 seed is still at stake which in the unlikely event 3 v 4 is the NFC Champ game, you want that 3 seed.

Kelly has also come out and said he will not be resting players regardless. So moot point.

 

[One]

So a team that hasn't secured home field advantage, let alone made playoffs is going to rest starters.

Got it.

 

[Kwai Chang Caine]

They still have to play for the 3 vs 4 seed....I think it is impt because it defines whether you go play in Sea or NO/Car

Sheep to the slaughter. What a shame, that division. AZ or STL are more worthy of postseason football.

You mean Arizona who lost to the Eagles? Got it.

 

[ROYALWITCHEESE]

NEVER in week 16. No matter how many games you are up.

 

[I Love Your Fantasy Team]

If Dallas wins the early game versus Washington, Phily could rest it's players versus Chicago Sunday night because the Dallas vs Philly game will decide division Week 17

If this happens and is even correct, Foles, McCoy and Desean Jackson owners likely will be upset

I watched yesterday's Vikings game ...it was ugly.

Having said that, I just can't see a coach planning on sitting players on a nationally televised game. Let alone against a competitive Bears team.

 

[BigDave]

He already rested McCoy this week in Minnesota.

 

[ebsteelers]

remember a few years ago when the nfc west was complet trash.

and no the eagles shouldnt sit anyone

 

[voiceofunreason]

They should sit a lot of the defense, those guys must be tired running up and down the field all game.

 

[ghostguy123]

NEVER in week 16. No matter how many games you are up.

They would not be resting in week 17 though, so its different.

If winning the division week 17 guaranteed the 3 seed I could see them drastically decrease mccoys workload this week, but I don't think they can lose this week and still be guaranteed the 3 seed with a week 17 win.

But depending on the specifics of it, yes I think it would be possible for guys to take on a lesser workload. I just don't think the seeds are guaranteed in this case, so it won't matter.

 

[zftcg]

Agree they won't rest anyone, but I remember a similar situation two years ago when the Giants won in Week 16, and the Phi-Dallas game that had just started became meaningless, since NYG-Dallas in 17 would be for the division. Romo hurt his hand on the second play of the Philly game, and didn't come back in, partly because the game was now irrelevant. Kinda sucks to realize by 4:30 that you're definitely going to lose your championship game #notthatiambitter

 

[cvnpoka]

NEVER in week 16. No matter how many games you are up.

ofc they should rest their guys in week 16, since week 17 is the only game that matters. keeping guys fresh and healthy for the finale vs dallas is very important. it would be extremely dumb to risk injuring guys in a meaningless game.

 

[ghostguy123]

NEVER in week 16. No matter how many games you are up.

ofc they should rest their guys in week 16, since week 17 is the only game that matters. keeping guys fresh and healthy for the finale vs dallas is very important. it would be extremely dumb to risk injuring guys in a meaningless game.

If the game truly is meaningless then definitely agree.

 

[Mungo]

Can't imagine their defensive reserves are any worse than the starters...

 

[elbowrm]

Who's the pickup for DJax insurance? Avant?