Matt Barkley to start Eagles' fourth preseason game

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Matt Barkley is expected to start Thursday's preseason finale against the New York Jets.

What It Means:

Barkley is currently competing with Tim Tebow for the Eagles' number three quarterback spot. Tebow is also expected to see a significant amount of snaps on Thursday.

The Eagles ranked 12th in our schedule-adjusted Passing Net Expected Points metric last season. Barkley has gone 23-of-43 for 306 passing yards with zero touchdowns and one interception in three preseason games.