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ArticleEagles News: Jalen Hurts starts the season strongSeptember 14, 2026

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Saquon Barkley had a 42-yard scamper that helped set up a second-quarter score.

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Barkley's 42-yard run helps set up second-quarter score in Week 1 win.

Barkley had a 42-yard run in Week 1 that helped set up a second-quarter score. NFL.com highlights this as one of the big plays that made the difference in the Eagles' win, noting that Philly's offense used a trove of big plays to outlast the Commanders despite offensive line struggles and inconsistency.

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Eagles' pass game looks like it could be incredibly condensed once again. Jalen Hurts dropped back 34 times in Week 1, routes run were: - DeVonta 30...

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Saquon Barkley's 27% route rate in Week 1 was the second-lowest mark in his 38 career games with the Eagles. Imagine that'll be a blip on the radar m...

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Barkley's 83 yards masked inconsistent run game; one 42-yard run inflated totals.

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Barkley's 42-yard run inflated 11-personnel rushing stats; zone scheme and pass-pro duties limited consistency.

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Sirianni defends Barkley's 42-yard run as part of committed run-game strategy.

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Barkley benefited from Dickerson's blocking on Week 1 long run

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