Saquon Barkley was ranked behind 7 running backs by NFL analyst Pete Prisco.
What happened?
Prisco ranked Bijan Robinson, Christian McCaffrey, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jonathan Taylor, James Cook, De'Von Achane, and Derrick Henry ahead of Barkley.
Barkley's 2025 season was a letdown, with his rushing yards falling from 2,005 to 1,440.
His yards per carry also dropped from 5.8 to 4.1, due in part to poor line play.
Why it matters for Saquon Barkley
Barkley had a stellar 2024 season with 2,005 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns.
However, his performance declined in 2025, with 1,140 rushing yards and 7 rushing touchdowns.
The Eagles' new OC, Sean Mannion, will be calling plays, which may impact Barkley's performance.
What comes next?
The Eagles won the NFC East last season but lost to the San Francisco 49ers in the wild-card round.
Jalen Hurts' performance will be crucial to the Eagles' success, with 17,891 passing yards and 110 passing touchdowns in his career.
If Hurts plays well, the Eagles should be fine, but if he struggles, Philadelphia will be in trouble.
Barkley will look to bounce back from his disappointing 2025 season, and his performance will be closely watched.
Key stats
Barkley's rushing yards per game decreased significantly in 2025, from 125.3 to 71.5.
His total touchdowns also decreased, from 13 to 7.
The Eagles will need Barkley to return to form if they hope to make a deep playoff run.
The team's success will depend on the performance of both Barkley and Hurts.
With a new OC and a renewed focus, the Eagles are looking to improve their performance in the upcoming season.