Eagles-Giants Week 18 kicks off at 1:00, updated look at NFC Playoff picture
Oct 20, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) celebrates after his rushing touchdown during the first half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
We are entering the final week of the NFL regular season, and the game’s time slots no longer say TBD.
The Eagles, who clinched the NFC East with a 41-7 cakewalk over the Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field Sunday afternoon, end their regular season against the Giants. Kick off next Sunday, January 5, will be at 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS, the NFL announced Sunday night.
The Eagles have already clinched the division at the No. 2 seed, so they will presumably be resting their starters against the 3-13 Giants.
However, Saquon Barkley has a chance to break Eric Dickerson‘s single-season rushing record. Barkley needs just 101 rushing yards to achieve the record, which has stood since 1984. But, will Barkley even play? Nick Sirianni said he “has to think about it.”
Here is the full Week 18 slate:
- Saturday
- 4:30 ET: Browns-Ravens
- 8:00 ET: Bengals-Steelers
- Sunday
- 1:00 ET: Giants-Eagles, Bills-Patriots, Texans-Titans. Panthers-Falcons, Commanders-Cowboys, Bears-Packers, Jaguars-Colts, Saints-Buccanneers
- 4:25 ET: Chiefs-Broncos, Chargers-Raiders, Dolphins-Jets, 49ers-Cardinals, Seahawks-Rams
- Sunday Night Football: Vikings-Lions
Following the Commanders’ overtime win over the Falcons, Washington, and the Rams both clinched their playoff spot, leaving just the NFC South position open in the playoff picture. The Buccanneers punch their ticket with a win over the Saints. Meanwhile, the Falcons need a win and a Bucs loss.
The No. 1 seed is also open. The winner of the Vikings-Lions game on Sunday Night Football will win the NFC North, and earn themselves a bye.
Here is the full playoff picture in the NFC as of Sunday night:
Right now, the Eagles are slated to play the Packers at Lincoln Financial Field in the Wild Card round. They could host the Commanders if they lose to the Cowboys and the Packers beat the Bears.
We will provide updates on the playoff picture on our social media and on phillysportsreports.com.
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Benjamin Goldstein
Benjamin has been covering Philly Sports for Philly Sports Reports since 2017. He is a podcaster, writer, and founder of Philly Sports Reports. Benjamin is also an intern at the WBCB Sports Network on 1490AM. Through Philly Sports Reports, Benjamin has gotten the opportunity to meet Phillies owner John Middleton in his suite and be honored as the Philadelphia sports fan of the week for KYW News Radio. He hopes to be reporting on Philly sports as a full-time job in the future.
