Analysis

The running back failed to produce at least 100 scrimmage yards for the first time as an Eagle, but Barkley didn't need to carry the load on offense, as A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith were both back in action. Barkley has still averaged 5.3 yards per carry through five contests, a mark that would be a career high if he can keep it up, and he or the team may have simply been conserving his energy ahead of a potential revenge game in Week 7 against the Giants.

Analysis

Barkley was expected to take even more on his shoulders due to both A.J. Brown (hamstring) and DeVonta Smith (concussion) being out of action for the Eagles, but game script quickly turned against the ground attack. The star back still made excellent use out of his modest opportunities, turning in efficient efforts through both the ground and air with the help of a 59-yard run and a 27-yard reception. Barkley's 12 combined touches were by far his fewest of his first four games as a member of the Eagles, but he should have a good chance of returning to a normal workload with what should be a much healthier offense around him in a Week 6 home matchup against the Browns on Sunday, Oct. 13 after a Week 5 bye.

Analysis

Barkley's final line was a throwback to some of his best days with the Giants, and it was largely built on a breakaway 65-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter that served as the first trip to the end zone for either team on the day and showcased his signature breakaway speed. However, Barkley's second touchdown, while much less spectacular from four yards out, was critical, as it erased a 12-7 deficit with 1:01 remaining and was immediately followed by Barkley's two-pointer that gave Philadelphia a key three-point lead. The 27-year-old already has a pair of 100-yard, two-touchdown games over his first three contests in an Eagles uniform, affording him plenty of fantasy steam heading into a Week 4 road battle against the Buccaneers.

Analysis

Barkley failed to replicate the three touchdowns he produced in his Eagles debut last week, but the superstar running back still provided fantasy managers with strong results off 26 combined touches. The 27-year-old is averaging 124 yards from scrimmage through two contests while serving as the Eagles' primary RB. Those hoping for a bounceback season from Barkley in 2024 have to be feeling good about their decision heading into a Week 3 matchup against the Saints.

Analysis

Barkley was worth every cent of his Week 1 salary after scoring a trio of touchdowns in his first game with Philadelphia after signing a three-year, $37.8 million contract this past offseason. The former Giants superstar dominated the backfield touches, ceding just one carry to backup Kenneth Gainwell. Barkley became the first player to hit pay dirt three times in a debut with the Eagles since legendary wide receiver Terrell Owens accomplished the feat in 2004.

Analysis

Reporting earlier in the day suggested that the Eagles would give their offensive starters, including Barkley, one series in the team's preseason opener, but that proved not to be the case. Instead, Kenneth Gainwell got the start in the backfield, while Kendall Milton wound up leading the team in carries and rushing yards and Lew Nichols scored Philly's only rushing touchdown in the third quarter. Barkley could instead see some preseason action Thursday against the Patriots.

Analysis

With quarterback Jalen Hurts expected to log a possession in the Eagles' exhibition opener, it comes as no surprise that the team's biggest offseason addition within the skill positions also will be available. Once Barkley and the rest of the starters hit the sideline Friday, Kenneth Gainwell, Will Shipley, Lew Nichols, Tyrion Davis-Price and Kendall Milton will handle backfield duties for Philadelphia.