Whether and how much Hearts play in Week 18 will be heavily influenced by Sunday’s game against the Saints.
A win over the Saints would give the Eagles the No. 1 seed in the NFC and eliminate the need to face the Hearts next Sunday against New York. But Philadelphia said goodbye to Hearts, who are dealing with a right shoulder SC joint sprain, in the wild card round and will get a short tune-up next Sunday before hosting the game in the divisional round. may decide.
But if the Eagles can’t beat the Saints to secure the No. 1 seed on Sunday, league sources say the Hearts are expected to face the Giants.
“He’s ready to go next week,” a source told ESPN.
Sources say the Eagles aren’t worried about Hearts’ availability and effectiveness in the playoffs. He returned to practice last week and the team impressed with the speed and accuracy of his throws.
The Eagles (13-2) have special motivation to win their home game on Sunday. You can also give the Saints (6-9) another loss. last spring. The pick is currently ninth overall, and if the Saints lose again, that pick has a good chance of making the top ten.
Backup quarterback Gardner Minshew will make a second straight Sunday start for the Eagles, who have officially listed Hearts as questionable. The Hearts also missed out on his 40-34 loss to the Cowboys last Saturday, with Minshew going 40-for-24 as he tallied 355 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions.