The Eagles had nothing working in the pass game Monday night against the Chargers. But the run game finally got going. Saquon Barkley racked up 122 yards and a TD on 20 carries, thanks primarily to a re-emergence of chunk plays. Barkley's biggest strike came from 52 yards out for a lead-grabbing TD early in the fourth quarter. He added three other runs of 10+ yards, including a first-half sequence that produced 19- and 10-yard gains on consecutive first-down carries.
2025 Fantasy Football Impact
With the good news out of the way, let's talk downside.
Barkley also had nine of his attempts go for no gain or a loss, including one play negated by an offside penalty.
It's also important to note that the production came against a mediocre-to-poor Chargers run D. L.A. ranks:
- 23rd in rush DVOA
- 17th in rush EPA per play
- 14th (best) in adjusted fantasy points allowed to RBs
- 25th in yards allowed per carry
Barkley also went without a catch for the second straight game and has finished three of the past four with two targets and 1 reception or fewer.
(He caught seven balls at Dallas the other week.)
Wanna get back to the good news?
Week 15 holds a home date with the Raiders, who look similarly friendly as a run D and weaker as an overall defense (21st in total EPA per play compared to the Chargers' No. 6 ranking).
Week 16 holds another positive RB scoring matchup at Washington, and then comes a trip to Buffalo to face a generous run D in likely cold conditions (i.e. less conducive to passing).
So if you've managed to make the playoffs in spite of Barkley's disappointing season, there's a decent chance he'll help you more over the final three weeks.
