NBC Sports Rotoworld on Saquon Barkley
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Philly went from sixth in ESPN's run block win rate in 2024 to 17th in 2025... Barkley ranked 47th out of 50 qualified running backs in yards per carry when hit at or behind the line of scrimmage (.9)... Philly lost legendary offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland in the offseason... It shouldn't be taken for granted that the line will improve or even maintain last year's form. If it gets worse, we could be looking at the late Giants version of Barkley.
STACKED’s take
Barkley's efficiency is tied to Eagles' OL health; recent decline is concerning.
Barkley's efficiency depends on offensive line performance; Philadelphia went from sixth in ESPN's run block win rate in 2024 to 17th in 2025. Barkley ranked 47th out of 50 qualified running backs in yards per carry when hit at or behind the line of scrimmage (.9) but was 22nd (6.6) when no one touched him for at least a yard; he averaged 8.6 YPC with a head of steam in 2024. While the assumption is the line will rebound with Lane Johnson healthy, the Eagles lost legendary offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland in the offseason and all three oldest line members received lower pass and run blocking grades from PFF in 2025 versus the previous season. It shouldn't be taken for granted the line will improve or even maintain last year's form; if it gets worse, we could be looking at the late Giants version of Barkley.
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