After a big first quarter where he ran for 109 yards and two touchdowns, the Commanders' defense focused on stopping Barkley without Jalen Hurts on the field. Barkley was limited to 13 yards, for a first-half total of 122 yards.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley's pursuit of the NFL single-season rushing record took a hit last weekend against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Barkley, though, faces the Washington Commanders Sunday with a chance to get back on track.

Saquon Barkley is having a career year in Philadelphia and proving he deserves to be the first running back to win NFL MVP since 2012.

On his first touch of Week 16, Philadelphia Eagles' running back Saquon Barkley runs for a 19-yard gain. Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Jordan Whittington pins Jets on 1-yard line via punter Ethan Evans punt. The Washington Commanders' opening offensive ...

In the Commanders’ last meeting with the Eagles, on Nov. 14, Washington had a chance to beat the Birds, leading 10-6 heading into the fourth quarter. The momentum shifted as the Eagles erupted in the fourth, rattling off 20 points behind Saquon Barkley ’s two touchdowns for a 26-18 win.

Saquon Barkley's 1-yard TD run - who needs the Tush Push? - has opened the scoring here. So ... how will D.C. answer the Eagles?

Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley had a dominant first quarter vs the Washington Commanders.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) celebrating his touchdown with teammate Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) AP

Led by free-agent bargains Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry, the number of big-play running backs is rivaling the number of high-production wide receivers for a change.

Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley Gave Special Holiday Gifts to Eagles O-Line - SI In the wake of the team’s success, Hurts and Barkley decided to give a special joint holiday gift to their offensive line for Christmas this year—to whom Hurts may be particularly grateful given the Eagles’ notorious “Tush Push” play.

I called it! I said the Eagles would run this slant/out concept variation again this week (it was my Concept of the Week last week), and this time,e the Eagles motioned Barkley to the other side of the formation to give Kenny Pickett a clear idea of the coverage on the weak side.