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Eagles Expect Saquon Barkley to Play Week 3

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 3:03 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The Philadelphia Eagles expect running back Saquon Barkley to play in Week 3 against the Chicago Bears.
Barkley suffered a stinger on the opening drive of the Week 2 win over the Tennessee Titans.
An MRI showed no serious damage, allowing him to participate as a limited player in Thursday’s practice.
Jeff McLane said Barkley’s participation will give the Eagles a huge boost against the Bears’ weak run defense.

History

Historical Context

In 2008, the New York Giants entered the postseason as defending Super Bowl XLII champions and the NFL’s top-rushing team, amassing 2,518 yards with Brandon Jacobs contributing 1,089 yards. After missing weeks with a broken foot, Jacobs returned for the playoff win, reinforcing the “Earth, Wind & Fire” backfield that helped the Giants pursue a rare consecutive championship.

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Story summary

The Philadelphia Eagles expect running back Saquon Barkley to play in Week 3 against the Chicago Bears.
Barkley suffered a stinger on the opening drive of the Week 2 win over the Tennessee Titans.
An MRI showed no serious damage, allowing him to participate as a limited player in Thursday’s practice.
Jeff McLane said Barkley’s participation will give the Eagles a huge boost against the Bears’ weak run defense.

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