Saquon Barkley's Struggles Continue as Eagles' Run Game Hits New Low
The Philadelphia Eagles' run game, once a dominant force that carried the team to the Super Bowl last season, has hit rock bottom. The latest dismal performance came in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, where star running back Saquon Barkley managed just 22 yards on 10 carries.
Barkley's struggles are not new, and he seems to be running into walls at every turn. He has now carried the ball 175 times for a mere 662 yards, averaging just 3.8 yards per carry. The numbers are staggering compared to his production last season, when he was on pace to break the NFL single-season rushing record.
The Eagles' offense as a whole is also struggling, and it's clear that the team's identity has changed since last season. The dominant run game that carried them to the Super Bowl is now just a distant memory, replaced by a more predictable and less effective attack.
Barkley was visibly frustrated after Sunday's loss, attributing his struggles to "not playing good." He took full responsibility for his performance, acknowledging that he needs to make plays on the field. However, his comments also hinted at a deeper issue with the team's approach, as he suggested that he is the key to unlocking the run game.
"It's not on Saquon," left tackle Jordan Mailata insisted after the game, "it's on all of us." The team's struggles are clear, and it's time for someone to take ownership of them. But with Barkley at the forefront of the offense, there is no shortage of talent. It's just a matter of finding the right combination to get him going again.
As the Eagles head into the final stretch of the season, they need to find a way to rediscover their run game and Barkley's production will be key. Can he break out of his funk and lead the team back to form? Only time will tell.
The Philadelphia Eagles' run game, once a dominant force that carried the team to the Super Bowl last season, has hit rock bottom. The latest dismal performance came in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, where star running back Saquon Barkley managed just 22 yards on 10 carries.
Barkley's struggles are not new, and he seems to be running into walls at every turn. He has now carried the ball 175 times for a mere 662 yards, averaging just 3.8 yards per carry. The numbers are staggering compared to his production last season, when he was on pace to break the NFL single-season rushing record.
The Eagles' offense as a whole is also struggling, and it's clear that the team's identity has changed since last season. The dominant run game that carried them to the Super Bowl is now just a distant memory, replaced by a more predictable and less effective attack.
Barkley was visibly frustrated after Sunday's loss, attributing his struggles to "not playing good." He took full responsibility for his performance, acknowledging that he needs to make plays on the field. However, his comments also hinted at a deeper issue with the team's approach, as he suggested that he is the key to unlocking the run game.
"It's not on Saquon," left tackle Jordan Mailata insisted after the game, "it's on all of us." The team's struggles are clear, and it's time for someone to take ownership of them. But with Barkley at the forefront of the offense, there is no shortage of talent. It's just a matter of finding the right combination to get him going again.
As the Eagles head into the final stretch of the season, they need to find a way to rediscover their run game and Barkley's production will be key. Can he break out of his funk and lead the team back to form? Only time will tell.
Saquon Barkley's struggles are like 
a big X marked on the Eagles' offense 
. He's still got it in him, but what's going on with this run game? 
It's like they're stuck in a 
rut and can't seem to get out 
. Barkley took full responsibility for his performance, which is cool 
, but we need to see more from the rest of the team 
. Maybe Jordan Mailata was right 
, it's not just on Saquon, but on all of us 
. Can they find that combo magic 
and get Barkley firing on all cylinders again? Only time (and some wins) will tell 
!
I'm telling ya, something fishy is goin' on with that Eagles' offense! 
That's just a cop-out, if you ask me! The guy's got to take ownership of his own performance. I'm thinkin' there's some hidden agenda goin' on here, maybe they're tryin' to shake things up before the playoffs? 
He was having an incredible season last year, breaking records left and right, but now it's like he's stuck in a rut 
. I mean, 3.8 yards per carry is just crazy low for him. The Eagles' offense as a whole needs to step up their game, too - they can't keep relying on Barkley to do all the work. 
that makes sense, I guess. But at the same time, you've got a star running back who's averaging 3.8 yards per carry and he's visibly frustrated after games... 
only time will tell!
. i mean 3.8 yards per carry is crazy low even for a team with so many injuries. they need to find a new game plan or something because just giving it to saquon and expecting him to make plays isnt gonna cut it 
. I'm thinkin' maybe they're hidin' somethin', like a weak link in the chain or somethin'. And what's up with Jordan Mailata sayin' it's on all of them? Sounds like he's tryin' to deflect attention from the real issue 
. My gut tells me there's more to this story than meets the eye 
.
. Will they be able to find that magic combination again? Can Barkley finally break free from this funk? It's anyone's guess, but it'll definitely be interesting to watch 
. It's not like he's completely lost it or anything (although 3.8 yards per carry is pretty bad 
). The whole Eagles offense is struggling, and it's not just Barkley carrying the load alone. They need to figure out their game plan and get everyone on the same page. It's all on Jordan Mailata to say that, but honestly, even he knows his teammates gotta step up 
.
That's not exactly "not playing good", that's getting destroyed out there.
. He's having a major meltdown on the field and no one wants to acknowledge it 
. 3.8 yards per carry? 
. I'm not buying into the "it's all on Saquon" excuse 
.
the eagles need to figure out whats going on with that run game or theyre gonna be done for 
. He's saying he needs to make plays on the field, which I agree with, but also kinda implies that the team's approach is flawed? It's gotta be something everyone's on the same page about 
I'm all for Barkley taking ownership of his performance but someone's gotta step up and bring some consistency to that run game. Can he turn it around? 
We'll see, but right now it's getting old watching him get held back by the O-line.