It’s not often that an NFL team has enough of a lead that they can bench their starters and give their depth some experience, but the Eagles have been able to do that several times this season. Those snaps will prove valuable as the team heads through this final stretch of the year.
Having the opportunity to sit some starters late in games is beneficial because it preserves their body a little more and eliminates garbage time injuries. Plus, it gives some of the younger guys and backups a chance to get integrated into the game which gives them a leg up later in the season if their number is eventually called.