Eagles question decision on running backs behind Saquon Barkley
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 2:05 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
During a Week 1 matchup against the Washington Commanders on September 13, the Philadelphia Eagles highlighted uncertainty in their running back rotation. Despite high expectations for Tank Bigsby, who was anticipated to alleviate some workload for starter Saquon Barkley, Bigsby ended up with the third-most snaps among running backs, trailing Will Shipley. Barkley carried the ball 15 times for 83 yards, while Bigsby only received eight snaps with fewer carries. As the season progresses, the Eagles' decision-making in this area raises questions about their strategy moving forward.
- •Eagles faced the Washington Commanders on September 13.
- •Saquon Barkley had 15 carries for 83 yards.
- •Tank Bigsby received only eight snaps in the game.
- •Will Shipley out-carried Bigsby 2-1 during the contest.
- •Eagles' strategic approach to managing Barkley's workload is unclear.
- 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Eagles Make Head-Scratching Decision Behind Saquon Barkley
"All offseason long, the Philadelphia Eagles have generated a ton of hype for their second-string running back, Tank Bigsby. Although Saquon Barkley is the clear-cut No. 1 back on the depth chart, the expectation was that Bigsby would get some more work this season, which would help Barkley save some miles. After seeing Week 1 […] The post Eagles Make Head-Scratching Decision Behind Saquon Barkley appeared first on HEAVY.
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