Summary
The Philadelphia Eagles lost a game to the Denver Broncos in Week 5 despite having a lead in the fourth quarter. Saquon Barkley, a top Eagles player, expressed frustration over the limited number of times he got the ball during the game. He emphasized that the team made mistakes and had penalties, impacting their chance to win.
Key Facts
- The Philadelphia Eagles had a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter but lost to the Denver Broncos.
- Saquon Barkley had only nine touches during the game, including six runs and three catches.
- Barkley expressed that the focus should be on winning games rather than the number of times he gets the ball.
- Barkley mentioned that mistakes and penalties contributed to the Eagles' loss.
- Barkley had a standout season in 2024, leading the NFL in rushing and earning several honors.
- So far, in the 2025 season, Barkley has 83 rushes for 267 yards and two touchdowns over five games.
- The article notes that analysts expected a possible slowdown for Barkley in 2025 due to his high workload the previous season.
