With so much scrutiny of the Eagles' offensive scheme, Saquon Barkley addressed what he'd prefer when Philadelphia turns to the ground game.
Barkley was asked what he prefers when receiving a handoff, whether it be out of shotgun or under center. For him, neither way is a big deal for the star running back.
"You can get downhill quicker. You can kind of see the field a little better, to be honest. But I've done it in shotgun in college, I was never under center. Then when you get to the NFL, you learn how to do it under center. I don't really prefer one or the other. But I'd say that's the biggest — you can get downhill quicker and you see the field a little more."
None of it matters for Barkley as long as the Eagles can get him an open lane
Regardless of Barkley's presence, his production has been down in 2025. Barkley has failed to eclipse 100 all-purpose yards in a game this year, while averaging 3.20 touches, three yards a carry on 113 rushes. Additionally, Barkley has been unable to eclipse over 20 touches as well in the past three weeks.
Barkley's struggles have been highlighted in the offensive game plan led by offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, who is in his first year as the play-caller. The Eagles' struggles on the ground continue to translate to not just Barkley but all Philadelphia running backs.
While many could point the finger at Barkley, a deeper analysis could point to the ineffectiveness of the Eagles' offensive line, which has been hampered by injuries, specifically to Landon Dickerson, a three-time Pro Bowler.
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Hopefully for Barkley and the Eagles, with the team set to take on the Giants this week, the Philadelphia rushing attack can rebound against a New York rush defense that has given up 915 total yards and 5.2 yards per carry. In Week 6, Barkley mustered 12 carries for 58 yards (with a long of 18), his third-highest output of the season.