Barkley will not pursue season rushing record for NFC East champion Eagles against Giants

By The Associated Press The Associated Press

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Tanner McKee (16) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver DeVonta Smith during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Matt Slocum]

The Philadelphia Eagles have clinched the NFC East title and are locked into the No. 2 overall seed in the conference. The Eagles will host either Washington or Green Bay in a wild-card game. The Eagles are going to rest the bulk of their key starters, including running back Saquon Barkley. Quarterback Jalen Hurts also is expected to sit out as he recovers from the lingering effects of a concussion. Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers, the No. 6 overall pick in the draft, has 104 catches for 1,140 yards and 6 touchdowns and is four receptions shy of topping Steve Smith’s franchise mark of 107 catches in a season, set in 2009.