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Saquon Barkley Cleared to Return After Late Injury in Eagles’ Win Over Vikings

Philadelphia’s ground game remains a concern after another low-output day for its lead back.

Overview

  • Philadelphia’s running back was slow to get up in the fourth quarter, was checked for a concussion and a left-shoulder issue, and walked off under his own power.
  • He was cleared from the concussion evaluation and re-entered with under two minutes remaining, with his first snap back going to a designed run.
  • Before his exit he had 15 carries for 46 yards and one catch for minus-2 yards, with some outlets later logging his final line at 44 yards on 18 attempts.
  • Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley took the backfield snaps during his brief absence as the Eagles managed the closing stretch.
  • Jalen Hurts and receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith powered the victory through the air, and Barkley said he “owns” the run-game inconsistency after another modest rushing performance.