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Eagles' Barkley Struggles Amidst Injuries and Stacked Boxes

11/29/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Saquon Barkley, NFL running back, is averaging 3.7 yards per carry in the 2025 season, his lowest since 2021.
He has one 100-yard game, down from 11 last season.
The Philadelphia Eagles' offensive line has faced injuries, hindering run blocking.
Barkley faces stacked boxes 32.4% of the time, up from 20.6% last year.
The Eagles hope to address these problems in their upcoming game against the Bears.

History

Historical Context

The NFL has seen significant evolution in running back performance since O.J. Simpson's historic 2,000-yard season in 1973. By 2021, running backs averaged 4.3 yards per carry, with Saquon Barkley achieving 11 games over 100 rushing yards. However, increased defensive pressure, as evidenced by Barkley's 32.4% stacked boxes, presents new challenges for running backs, impacting team strategies and dynamics.

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Story summary

Saquon Barkley, NFL running back, is averaging 3.7 yards per carry in the 2025 season, his lowest since 2021.
He has one 100-yard game, down from 11 last season.
The Philadelphia Eagles' offensive line has faced injuries, hindering run blocking.
Barkley faces stacked boxes 32.4% of the time, up from 20.6% last year.
The Eagles hope to address these problems in their upcoming game against the Bears.

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