Philadelphia vs. Washington: 10 under-the-radar Eagles to watch in Week 18

Nick Sirianni's team is riding a three-game winning streak and will look to move up in the playoff seedings with a win and some help on Sunday. Philadelphia enters the final week of the regular season with an 11-5 (.688) record, the organization's fourth consecutive year with 11+ victories – the 2nd-longest streak in franchise history (five, 2000-04).

The Eagles are one of two NFL teams to register 11+ wins in each of the last four seasons, joining Buffalo. Philadelphia, which clinched its second consecutive NFC East Championship with a 29-18 victory over Washington in Week 16, will rest most of its key starters, creating an opportunity for key reserves and practice-squad elevations to earn their signature moment.

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With kickoff fast approaching, we're examining 10 under-the-radar players to watch in the Week 18 season finale.

QB Tanner McKee

In Week 18 last season, McKee completed 27-of-41 passes for 269 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the 20-13 win over the Giants. He gets an opportunity to showcase his skill sets.

RB Tank Bigsby

Bigsby has 42 carries this season, averaging a sturdy 6.4 yards per carry.

RB Will Shipley

Primarily a special teams player in 14 appearances this season, Shipley has 13 carries for 47 yards, and could be featured on third downs Sunday.

WR Jahan Dotson

Dotson caught seven passes for 94 yards in the season finale last season.

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WR Darius Cooper

Cooper, an undrafted free agent All-American out of Tarleton State, signed with the Eagles after the 2025 NFL Draft and performed well enough during training camp to earn a roster spot. Cooper has appeared in 12 games, catching six passes for 59 yards.

TE Kylen Granson

A special teams standout who has appeared in 16 games, Granson will get a chance to improve on his four catches for 10 yards.

OL Drew Kendall

A standout center at Boston College, Kendall should get an opportunity to log key snaps in Week 18.

OL Cameron Williams

Williams, who was just activated from Injured Reserve, was a sixth-round pick by the Eagles this year and made the initial 53-man roster. Williams was a full-time starter in his final season with the Longhorns and was projected as a first or second-round pick.

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DT Ty Robinson

The rookie defensive tackle out of Nebraska has been active for ten games this season.

LB Smael Mondon Jr.

Mondon Jr. has been active for 16 games and will get an opportunity for key defensive snaps.

CB Mac McWilliams

Last Sunday, McWilliams was active for the first time since Week 8. A training camp standout, he could see snaps in the slot and on the outside.

CB Jakorian Bennett

Bennett has appeared in nine games. He has produced six tackles, but he has only seen the field for 29 defensive snaps and 47 on special teams.

DB Brandon Johnson

The Eagles have elevated defensive back Brandon Johnson from the practice squad for the third game in a row. Practice squad elevations reset for the playoffs. Johnson, a 5-foot-10, 185-pound rookie out of Oregon, made his NFL debut against Washington in Week 16, playing five snaps on defense and four on special teams.

This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles vs. Commanders: 10 under-the-radar players to watch in Week 18