Saquon Barkley Week 8 Preview vs. the Commanders

Saquon Barkley has a decent matchup when his Philadelphia Eagles face the Washington Commanders in Week 8 (Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET). The Commanders have given up 100.5 rushing yards per game, 14th in the NFL.

Barkley, on 43 carries, has a team-high 244 rushing yards (48.8 ypg). He has scored one TD on the ground. Plus, Barkley has amassed six receptions as a receiver for 17 yards (3.4 ypg).

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Barkley vs. the Commanders

• Barkley vs the Commanders (since 2021): 7 GP / 99.9 RUSH YPG / 3 RUSH TD
• The Commanders have not allowed 100 or more yards to an opposing rusher in the 2026 season.
• Washington has allowed one or more rushing TDs to three opposing players this year.
• The Commanders have allowed two or more rushing TDs to two opposing rushers this season.
• The Commanders give up 100.5 rushing yards per game, the NFL's 14th-ranked rush defense this season.
• The Commanders have the No. 11 defense in the NFL in rushing touchdowns allowed, giving up five this season (0.8 per game).

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Barkley Rushing Insights

• Barkley hit his rushing yards over twice in five games played this season.
• The Eagles, who are 28th in NFL play in points scored, have passed 59.6% of the time while running 40.4%.
• He has carried the ball in 43 of his team's 159 total rushing attempts this season (27.0%).
• Barkley has a rushing touchdown in one game this season, but no games with multiple rushing TDs.
• He has scored one of his team's 16 offensive touchdowns this season (6.2%).
• He has eight carries in the red zone (22.9% of his team's 35 red zone rushes).

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Barkley's Recent Performance