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Saquon Barkley Nears 1,000 Yards as Eagles Push Toward Playoffs

Barkley says the Eagles control their finish to the season.

Dec 14, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Dec 14, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The running back sits at 940 rushing yards on 240 carries with six rushing touchdowns, plus 37 receptions for 273 yards and two scores.
  • Saturday’s Week 16 visit to Washington gives him a chance to reach 1,000 yards, which would mark his fifth 1,000-yard season in eight years.
  • Philadelphia is 9-5, leads the NFC East, and currently holds the NFC’s No. 3 seed.
  • The Eagles snapped a three-game skid with a 31-0 Week 15 win over the Raiders, showing improved balance with recent outings of 122 and then 78 rushing yards for Barkley.
  • Barkley acknowledged a dip in efficiency and a high tackles-for-loss rate (15.83%, third-highest among high-volume backs) and emphasized turning negative plays into short gains as he focuses on finishing strong and reaching the playoffs.