Eagles struggle without Saquon Barkley in narrow loss to Jaguars

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Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Eagles struggle without Saquon Barkley in narrow loss to Jaguars
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The Philadelphia Eagles lost 19-17 to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London during Week 5, marking the first game without running back Saquon Barkley. Barkley missed the game due to a hamstring injury sustained in Week 4. Offensive coordinator Sean Mannion acknowledged the impact of Barkley's absence, emphasizing his unique talent and crucial role for the team. Optimism surrounds a potential return for Barkley in Week 6 against the Carolina Panthers, which could help improve the Eagles' struggling offense, particularly in the run game.

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  • •Eagles lost 19-17 to the Jaguars on a last-second field goal.
  • •Saquon Barkley is sidelined with a hamstring injury.
  • •Sean Mannion highlighted Barkley's unique talents and team importance.
  • •Eagles managed only 22 rushing yards against the Jaguars.
  • •Barkley could return for Week 6 against the Panthers.
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  • 12:02 AMYahoo Sports — Eagles’ Sean Mannion Gave ‘Indisputable’ Truth on Life Without Saquon Barkley
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One thing is clear about the Philadelphia Eagles: their offense struggles without star running back Saquon Barkley.For the first time since joining the Eagles in 2024, Barkley missed a game after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Rams. Without Barkley in their Week 5 London showdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars, […] The post Eagles’ Sean Mannion Gave ‘Indisputable’ Truth on Life Without Saquon Barkley appeared first on HEAVY.

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