Saquon Barkley took the blame for the Philadelphia Eagles' collapse against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
The Eagles had a 21-0 lead but lost 24-21, snapping their four-game winning streak.

What happened?

The Eagles seemed poised to win, but the Cowboys scored 24 unanswered points.
Saquon Barkley had 7 catches for 52 yards and 22 rushing yards on 10 carries.

Why it matters for Saquon Barkley

Barkley's performance this season has been a letdown, with 684 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns.
He averaged 3.7 yards per carry, a significant drop from his 5.8 yards per attempt last season.

What comes next?

The Eagles are 8-3 and will face the Chicago Bears on Friday.
Barkley will look to bounce back from his disappointing performance against the Cowboys.

The Eagles signed Barkley to a three-year contract in March 2024 and extended it by two years last spring.
He had a massive season in 2024, with 2,005 yards and 13 touchdowns on the ground.

Barkley's decrease in numbers this season is debatable, with possible factors including mileage and the team's declining offense.
He has posted only one 100-yard performance and has hit 80 yards just three times in 11 games.

The 28-year-old running back will need to figure out his performance issues to help the Eagles succeed.
Barkley told reporters, "We've got to do a better job of putting teams away. We didn't do that, and I definitely didn't help."

The Eagles' offense has looked out of sorts for much of the year, with a strange dynamic between quarterback Jalen Hurts and wide receiver A.J. Brown.
Barkley's performance will be crucial in the team's upcoming games.

The Eagles are still in a good position, with an 8-3 record, but they need to address their performance issues.
Barkley's taking responsibility for the loss is a step in the right direction, but he needs to back it up with his performance on the field.

Barkley averaged 125.3 rushing yards per game in 2024, but this year he has struggled to replicate that form.
He will need to work on his game to help the Eagles achieve their goals.

The Eagles' next game against the Chicago Bears will be a test of their resolve and performance.
Barkley will be key to the team's success, and he needs to step up his game to help the Eagles win.

The NFL season is full of ups and downs, and the Eagles are no exception.
Barkley's performance will be crucial in the team's upcoming games, and he needs to find his form to help the Eagles succeed.