Can Saquon Barkley bounce back to dominance in 2026 after a down year with the Philadelphia Eagles? Philadelphia’s rushing attack plummeted in efficiency last season, ranking just 23rd in yards per carry and a middling 16th in rushing yards per game—far from their league-best marks the year before. Barkley managed only 1,100 yards on 280 carries, with his yards before contact dropping significantly due
Can Saquon Barkley bounce back to dominance in 2026 after a down year with the Philadelphia Eagles? Philadelphia’s rushing attack plummeted in efficiency last season, ranking just 23rd in yards per carry and a middling 16th in rushing yards per game—far from their league-best marks the year before. Barkley managed only 1,100 yards on 280 carries, with his yards before contact dropping significantly due to the offensive line’s decline and struggles hitting explosive runs when lanes weren’t open.
Tank Bigsby emerged as a spark plug, posting nearly 6 yards per carry after arriving from Jacksonville and offering a fresh real threat as a complement in the backfield. Will Shipley carved his niche with top-10 kick return numbers rather than rushing, proving the Eagles’ backfield may be evolving. Will a healthy offensive line and more opportunities in the passing game help Barkley reclaim his All-Pro status, or will the Eagles lean into a dynamic two-headed ground attack?