Article 5CC4S 'Sickening': Giants seethe as Eagles pull QB Hurts in decider against Washington

'Sickening': Giants seethe as Eagles pull QB Hurts in decider against Washington

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  • Giants relied on Eagles win over Washington for playoff place
  • Philly opted to replace starter with back-up during game

The New York Giants reacted in fury after their arch-rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles, made several questionable decisions during their regular season finale against Washington.

The Giants had beaten the Dallas Cowboys earlier on Sunday, meaning they would win the NFC East - and a place in the playoffs - if the Eagles beat Washington. The Eagles, perhaps with an eye on a better position in this year's draft, sat a number of starters. Then, with the game finely balanced in the fourth quarter, Eagles coach Doug Pederson replaced starting quarterback Jalen Hurts with the team's third-stringer, Nate Sudfeld. Sudfeld promptly lost a fumble and threw an interception as Washington won the game 20-14 and sealed the NFC East.

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