Saquon Barkley is having a career year in Philadelphia and proving he deserves to be the first running back to win NFL MVP since 2012.

After a big first quarter where he ran for 109 yards and two touchdowns, the Commanders' defense focused on stopping Barkley without Jalen Hurts on the field. Barkley was limited to 13 yards, for a first-half total of 122 yards.

Saquon Barkley hit a slight hiccup in Week 15, as the Eagles star running back rushed for just 65 yards on 19 carries. Barkley, who entered Sunday still leading the NFL with 1,688 yards, just amassed his yardage from last week in one explosive run.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley's pursuit of the NFL single-season rushing record took a hit last weekend against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Barkley, though, faces the Washington Commanders Sunday with a chance to get back on track.

Philadelphia Eagles fans weren't the only ones amazed by Saquon Barkley's dominant first quarter against the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Los

On his first touch of Week 16, Philadelphia Eagles' running back Saquon Barkley runs for a 19-yard gain. Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Jordan Whittington pins Jets on 1-yard line via punter Ethan Evans punt. The Washington Commanders' opening offensive ...

Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley had a dominant first quarter vs the Washington Commanders.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) celebrating his touchdown with teammate Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) AP

The Philadelphia Eagles visit the Washington Commanders on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET, in a battle featuring two of the top offensive players in the league in Saquon Barkley and Terry

Dan Quinn knows the Commanders' defense has a huge challenge ahead this Sunday, facing Eagles running back Saquon Barkley. In the first contest between the Commanders and Eagles (Nov 14), the Washington defense kept the Eagles out of the end zone in the first half.

The Philadelphia Eagles take an early 6-0 lead vs. the Washington Commanders thanks to a 2-yard touchdown run by Eagles' running back Saquon Barkley.