Eagles lean on Barkley's proven success against Rams

Saquon Barkley has rushed for 506 yards and four touchdowns in three games against the Rams since joining the Eagles, giving Philadelphia a proven strength as its depleted offense seeks a rebound Sunday. Barkley set a franchise record with 255 rushing yards against Los Angeles in November 2024 and added a team playoff-record 205 yards in January 2025, demonstrating how effective the ground game can be when blocking and explosive runs align. The Rams will be without Aaron Donald, removing a key interior threat. Philadelphia's offensive line has changed since those performances, and the Rams can adjust their defensive fronts, so past production should inform the plan rather than guarantee results. Barkley's 82 rushing yards against Chicago offered encouragement during an otherwise disappointing offensive showing.