Eagles face backfield uncertainty ahead of Week 3 matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 12:51 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
As the Philadelphia Eagles prepare for their Week 3 game, health concerns in the backfield are mounting. Saquon Barkley, dealing with a stinger, is expected to play against the Chicago Bears, according to reports. However, Tank Bigsby, who led the team in carries during Week 2, was sidelined in practice with an unspecified issue, adding to the team's backfield worries. Bigsby had previously struggled in the season opener and only managed 33 yards on 13 carries in the last game. The Eagles have yet to release their official injury report leading up to the game.
- •Barkley is anticipated to be available for the Bears game.
- •Bigsby was unable to practice due to an undisclosed issue.
- •Barkley has been managing a stinger injury.
- •Bigsby led the Eagles in carries with 13 in Week 2 but averaged 2.5 yards.
- •The official injury report is pending release from the Eagles.
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"The performance of the Philadelphia Eagles‘ run game has been concerning. Going into Week 3, the health of the backfield adds more worry to the situation. Saquon Barkley is at the top of the pecking order for the Eagles, and he’s been dealing with a stinger. After Tank Bigsby led the Eagles in carries during […] The post Eagles’ Backfield Concerns Go Beyond Saquon Barkley appeared first on HEAVY.
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