Saquon Barkley Shines as Philadelphia Eagles Running Back

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Quinn Allen

October 9, 2025 8:06 PM

2 min read

Saquon Barkley, now the starting running back for the Philadelphia Eagles, continues to make an impact in the 2025 NFL season. Through five games, Barkley has recorded 83 carries (ranked 4th in the league) for 267 rushing yards (22nd) and 3 touchdowns (tied for 11th), averaging 3.2 yards per carry. He has also contributed in the passing game with 17 receptions for 191 yards. Barkley, who turned 28 in February, was drafted second overall by the New York Giants in 2018 and played his college football at Penn State. Barkley made headlines recently after facing his former team, the Giants. In his only game versus the Giants as an Eagle, Barkley delivered a standout performance, rushing 17 times for 176 yards and a touchdown, underlining his value to Philadelphia’s backfield. The Eagles, currently holding a 4-1 record, have benefited from Barkley’s versatility and ability to find the end zone. Over his NFL career, Barkley has played in 95 games, totaling 1,629 rushing attempts for 7,483 yards and 51 touchdowns. He is a Super Bowl champion and is recognized for his explosive running style and receiving ability. Despite acknowledging that not every season would match his early career peak, Barkley remains a key contributor and a central figure in the Eagles’ offense. His consistent performance puts him among the league’s top running backs as the season progresses. For full stats and game logs, see his profile on Pro-Football-Reference. For the latest updates, visit the official Eagles website or follow Saquon Barkley on Twitter.