Saquon Barkley rumbled for 82 yards on 15 carries in Week 3, but the Philadelphia Eagles still took a brutal loss to the Chicago Bears. That’s the cold hard truth right there after Monday night’s game.
Early Flash, Then Goal Line Woes
Yeah, Barkley was one of the few bright spots for the Eagles on Monday night, no doubt. He showed up early, putting up some solid numbers when they needed it. But here’s the kicker: he couldn’t punch it in on two crucial attempts near the goal line. And guess what? That was *before* Andy Dalton decided to throw a disastrous interception. Talk about a gut punch.
Where Did He Go?
The second half was a different story entirely. After those early successes and near misses, Barkley just couldn’t get anything going. It was like he vanished. For a veteran back, someone who’s usually so clutch when healthy, you expect more consistency through a full game. Good to see him shoulder a full load after that stinger in Week 2, for sure, showing he’s tough.
But even with that workload, the overall performance was a tale of two halves. Still, the guy remains playable as a midrange RB1. You just gotta wonder if they can get him going for a full four quarters next time out.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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