Saquon Barkley hit a slight hiccup in Week 15, as the Eagles star running back rushed for just 65 yards on 19 carries. Barkley, who entered Sunday still leading the NFL with 1,688 yards, just amassed his yardage from last week in one explosive run.

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 the Eagles’ second-to-last offensive drive, Barkley ran a wheel route down the sideline and beat Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner to get open, but he dropped the pass. A catch would have put the Eagles into Washington’s territory.

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.

Philadelphia Eagles fans weren't the only ones amazed by Saquon Barkley's dominant first quarter against the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Los

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.

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