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.

Losing Jalen Hurts did hurt the Eagles' offense, Saquon Barkley said, but backup QB Kenny Pickett still gave them a chance to win.

Philadelphia Eagles fans weren't the only ones amazed by Saquon Barkley's dominant first quarter against the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Los

Saquon Barkley hit a slight hiccup in Week 15, as the Eagles star running back rushed for just 65 yards on 19 carries. Barkley, who entered Sunday still leading the NFL with 1,688 yards, just amassed his yardage from last week in one explosive run.

In the Commanders’ last meeting with the Eagles, on Nov. 14, Washington had a chance to beat the Birds, leading 10-6 heading into the fourth quarter. The momentum shifted as the Eagles erupted in the fourth, rattling off 20 points behind Saquon Barkley ’s two touchdowns for a 26-18 win.

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 picked up the pace Sunday in the Eagles’ loss against the Washington Commanders, as he continues to close in on the NFL single-season rushing record. Barkley, who topped LeSean McCoy’s Eagles single-season rushing record earlier this month,