Eagles Face Giants Without AJ Brown as Barkley Seeks Offensive Breakout

The Philadelphia Eagles, reigning Super Bowl champions, have experienced a challenging 2025 season marked by offensive struggles, particularly in the running game led by Saquon Barkley. Barkley, who had a stellar 2024 season with over 2,000 rushing yards, has seen a significant decline this year, averaging just 52.7 yards per game with only 369 rushing yards and three touchdowns through seven games. Despite criticisms and questions about his performance and off-field commitments, Barkley maintains that his focus remains on team success rather than individual stats, emphasizing that his commercial activities do not affect his on-field play. The Eagles' offensive strategy has shifted under new coordinator Kevin Patullo from a run-first approach to a more balanced offense, which some insiders and Barkley himself feel has diminished his role, contributing to the team's 30th rank in rushing yards. With key injuries such as AJ Brown's hamstring sidelining him, there is hope that Barkley will have a breakout performance in the upcoming rematch against his former team, the New York Giants, at Lincoln Financial Field. The team and fans alike are eager for adjustments to restore the Eagles' offensive identity and capitalize on Barkley's talents to sustain their winning form.