Saquon Barkley put together one of the best single-seasons for a running back in NFL history during the 2024 season, reaching the 2,000-yard mark.
## What happened to the Eagles' backfield in 2025?
The Eagles saw a down year for their backfield in 2025, with Barkley rushing for 1,140 yards on 280 carries and scoring seven times on the ground.
The Eagles initially believed in a one-two punch with Barkley and AJ Dillon, but the former Green Bay Packers running back had just 12 carries in 2025.
## How did Tank Bigsby perform in 2025?
The Eagles made an early-season trade to pick up Tank Bigsby from the Jacksonville Jaguars, and he rushed 58 times for 344 yards and two touchdowns.
Bigsby's 5.9 yards per carry was hard to overlook by the end of the year.
## What's next for the Eagles' rushing duo?
According to Bleacher Report, the Eagles' top duo in the backfield ranks sixth, with the Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints, Chicago Bulls, and Los Angeles Rams ranking ahead of them.
Barkley could see a slight decline in touches after Bigsby flashed potential as his primary backup last season.
Philly Voice's Geoff Mosher thinks Bigsby could see an increase in snaps this year.
The Eagles will have a strong shot at seeing their ranking improve in 2026, with better health being a difference-maker for Barkley and more touches for Bigsby.
Barkley is entering his age-29 campaign, while Bigsby is entering his age-25 campaign.
## Why the ranking matters for Saquon Barkley
A down year for Saquon Barkley is still a quality run for most backs in the league, and he will look to improve his performance in 2026.
The Los Angeles Rams' duo of Kyren Williams and Blake Corum topped the list, with the Chicago Bulls' duo of D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai ranking second.
Barkley's performance in 2024 was historic, with him becoming the ninth player in NFL history to reach the 2,000-yard mark.
The Eagles' rushing duo will look to make a strong impact in the 2026 NFL season.