After a big first quarter where he ran for 109 yards and two touchdowns, the Commanders' defense focused on stopping Barkley without Jalen Hurts on the field. Barkley was limited to 13 yards, for a first-half total of 122 yards.

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On the Eagles’ second-to-last offensive drive, Barkley ran a wheel route down the sideline and beat Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner to get open, but he dropped the pass. A catch would have put the Eagles into Washington’s territory.

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Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley had a dominant first quarter vs the Washington Commanders.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) celebrating his touchdown with teammate Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) AP

Saquon Barkley is in the midst of one of the greatest seasons for a running back in NFL history, even if the Philadelphia Eagles star is currently set to fall just short of Eric Dickerson's single-season yardage mark.

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