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.

After a big first quarter where he ran for 109 yards and two touchdowns, the Commanders' defense focused on stopping Barkley without Jalen Hurts on the field. Barkley was limited to 13 yards, for a first-half total of 122 yards.

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

Losing Jalen Hurts did hurt the Eagles' offense, Saquon Barkley said, but backup QB Kenny Pickett still gave them a chance to 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 ...

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

Led by free agent bargains Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry, the number of big-play running backs is rivaling the number of high-production receivers for a change.

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In the first meeting between the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles, the former held a four-point lead late in the third quarter and was in prime position to regain said lead midway through the fourth quarter before a failed (and questionable) fourth down conversion gave the ball back to