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.

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.

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.

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 ...

Losing Jalen Hurts did hurt the Eagles' offense, Saquon Barkley said, but backup QB Kenny Pickett still gave them a chance to win.

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

The Philadelphia Eagles visit the Washington Commanders on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET, in a battle featuring two of the top offensive players in the league in Saquon Barkley and Terry

The most glaring X-factor in this game is Falcons’ rookie QB Michael Penix Jr making only his 2nd NFL start. While Michael Penix Jr. may not run as much as Daniels, he has very similar escapeability,

With two weeks remaining in the 2024 NFL regular season, the Philadelphia Eagles have secured a playoff berth for the fourth consecutive year. The Eagles can secure hosting a first-round postseason game by either winning their next game against the Dallas Cowboys or via a Washington Commanders loss.

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