5 incentives or milestones key Eagles can reach in Week 18 matchup vs. Giants

Last Sunday, the Eagles completed a season sweep and captured the NFC East with a 41-7 win over the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. The win gives Nick Sirianni’s team the No. 2 seed and no shot at the No. 1 seed after the Vikings’ 27-25 victory over the Packers on Sunday afternoon.

Minnesota (14-2) will face Detroit (13-2) in Week 17 for the NFC North and a first-round bye.

The Eagles (2 seed) join the Chiefs (1), Bills (2), and Texans (4) as teams with nothing to gain or lose in Week 18. With Nick Sirianni confirming that key starters will sit, Philadelphia could have a decision to make on paying bonuses and incentives to key players who’ll enter the weekend with a lot on the line financially.

RB Saquon Barkley

 

Dec 29, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Eric Kendricks (50) during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Barkley has earned $500,000 for posting 2,000+ yards from scrimmage. He can earn another $750,000 tied to Pro Bowl & All-Pro nods and another $500,000 available for Conf. Championship & Super Bowl wins.

OL Landon Dickerson

 

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 29: Jack Driscoll #75 and Landon Dickerson #69 of the Philadelphia Eagles on the field before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on December 29, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

A Pro Bowl player, Dickerson can earn another $500,000 for earning All-Pro honors.

OL Jordan Mailata

 

Dec 29, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata (68) gestures for a first down against the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

The NFL’s highest-graded player, Mailata, missed out on a Pro Bowl bonus but can earn $500,000 for an All-Pro nod.

DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson

 

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 29: C.J. Gardner-Johnson #8 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on December 29, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Gardner-Johnson is not expected to play but will earn $500K for logging six interceptions.

LB Zack Baun

 

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 01: Zack Baun #53 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after a defensive stop during the second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 01, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Baun will likely sit in Week 18, but he’s earned $500,000 for his Pro Bowl nod.

LB Josh Sweat

 

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 01: Josh Sweat #19 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after sacking Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 01, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Sweat will likely lose $1.5 million if he’s snubbed for Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors, but he could earn another $2 million with two or four sacks on Sunday.