The Philadelphia Eagles are focused on the bigger picture.

Head coach Nick Sirianni announced Wednesday that Philadelphia will rest key starters, including Saquon Barkley, in Week 18 against the New York Giants. The regular season finale will have no impact on the Eagles’ playoff position as the NFC East champions are already a No. 2 seed.

The decision means Barkley will not have an opportunity to break Eric Dickerson’s NFL single-season rushing record against the team that signed him as a free agent last offseason. Barkley, who in Week 17 became just the ninth player in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards in a season, is 100 yards shy of Dickerson’s 1984 record.

But the Eagles are playing it safe as they prepare for the playoffs, where three wins are required to reach the Super Bowl. Philadelphia is expected to open the postseason with a home game against the Green Bay Packers or NFC East rival Washington Commanders.

In the latest Takeoff podcast, John Clark sits down with Pro Football Hall of Fame writer Ray Didinger to find out who he thinks the Eagles would play in the playoffs.

Before their playoff start, the Eagles will first conclude their regular season at home – and they could still make a lot of history as a team. The 13-3 Birds are one win away from breaking the franchise single-season record. The team that reached the Super Bowl in 2022 won a record 14 games.

It’s unclear who the Eagles will start at quarterback against New York. Kenny Pickett started in Week 17 for the injured Jalen Hurts, but exited Philadelphia’s decisive loss to the Dallas Cowboys after sustaining a serious rib injury. Tanner McKee finished the game under center and could be in line for his first career start after Pickett was listed as questionable after missing practice all week.

Meanwhile, the Giants sat 3-13 with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 draft before snapping their 10-game losing streak in Week 17. New York won a 45:33 home win over the Indianapolis Colts, which dropped the G-Men from first to fourth place in the draft order. They were passed by the New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans and Cleveland Browns, all of whom are also 3-13.

So will the Eagles match the franchise record for wins in a season? Or will the Giants risk falling even further down the draft order with a second straight win? Here’s how to watch Eagles-Giants:

When is the Eagles vs. Giants game?

The Eagles and Giants meet on the final day of the NFL regular season, Sunday, January 5th.

When does the Eagles vs. Giants game start?

Kickoff at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET.

What will the weather be like for the Eagles vs. Giants game?

The NBC Philadelphia forecast for Sunday in Philly is partly cloudy with an 80% chance of precipitation. A high of 34 degrees, a low of 26 degrees and winds of 10 to 20 miles per hour are expected.

Which TV channel is the Eagles vs. Giants game on?

Eagles-Giants airs on CBS.

How to stream the Eagles vs. Giants game live online

The game will also be available to stream on ParamountPlus.com and the Paramount+ app.

How to watch Eagles-Giants coverage on NBC10, NBC Sports Philadelphia

Start your football Sunday with “Eagles Gameday Kickoff” at 9:30 a.m. ET on NBC10. Then switch to NBC Sports Philadelphia at 11:30 a.m. for “Birds Huddle: Game Day,” followed by “Eagles Pregame Live.”

After the Eagles-Giants finish, return to NBC Sports Philadelphia for “Eagles Postgame Live.” NBC10 will provide more post-game coverage with “Eagles Gameday Final,” airing after “NBC10 News at 11” and “Philly Live: Sports Edition.”