Jon Marks & Ike Reese

The Philadelphia Eagles face the Washington Commanders this Sunday to close out the regular season. While the Eagles don’t have much to gain on their own, a win paired with a Bears loss in Week 18 would vault them to the NFC’s No. 2 seed. Despite that possibility, the fanbase is divided on whether the starters should play or rest. The WIP Afternoon Show breaks down why the Eagles must play their starters in Week 18 and why it matters heading into the playoffs.