The Philadelphia Eagles’ rushing attack is alarmingly stagnant, ranking 28th in rush success rate despite boasting stars like Saquon Barkley, Lane Johnson, and Jordan Mailata. With the Eagles shifting toward a pass-first approach, the big question looms: can the run game rise when most needed?
The Philadelphia Eagles’ rushing attack is alarmingly stagnant, ranking 28th in rush success rate despite boasting stars like Saquon Barkley, Lane Johnson, and Jordan Mailata. Recent games reveal troubling trends: the team sits at just 15th in rushing yards per game and struggled mightily against the Titans, managing a mere 2.8 yards per carry. Fans wonder if Saquon Barkley—still generating impressive yards after contact—can finally ignite Philadelphia’s ground game against a suspect Chicago Bears front.
Key matchups will hinge on the Bears’ linebackers, T.J. Edwards and Devin Bush, both grading poorly against the run. With Chicago’s low loaded box rate and blitz tendencies, the stage may be set for Barkley to break loose if the offensive line can open lanes to the second level. With the Eagles shifting toward a pass-first approach, the big question looms: can the run game rise when most needed?