Eagles' Saquon Barkley Still Has One Knock Against Him Entering 2026
Summary
Saquon Barkley had an outstanding first season with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024, rushing for over 2,000 yards and earning Offensive Player of the Year. However, his performance dropped in 2025, partly due to injuries and team struggles, but a new offensive system for 2026 could help him improve.Key Facts
- Barkley rushed for 2,005 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2024, winning the NFL rushing title.
- In 2025, Barkley’s rushing yards fell to 1,140 with seven touchdowns on 280 attempts.
- His average yards per carry dropped from 5.8 in 2024 to 4.1 in 2025.
- Barkley’s yards after contact and explosive plays decreased significantly from 2024 to 2025.
- An NFL coordinator noted Barkley performs best when the play is “perfectly set up.”
- Barkley’s advanced metrics such as rushing yards over expected dropped from 2nd to 24th in one year.
- The Eagles have a new offensive coordinator, Sean Mannion, who plans to use a wide-zone running scheme focused on athleticism.
- Barkley is excited about the new playbook and hopes it will help him return to top form in 2026.
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