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Barkley had 14 touches this week after having nine the week prior. He wasn't as efficient, having 13 carries for 30 yards and one catch for 24 yards. Barkley averaged just 2.3 yards per carry and 3.9 yards per touch... The Eagles need to preserve Barkley and protect him from himself at this rate, as this team isn't worth risking a major injury for over the next few days.
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Barkley's 2.3 YPC and back injury warrant rest before bye week to prevent major injury.

Elite running back playing through hamstring and back injuries; had 14 touches this week (13 carries for 30 yards, 1 catch for 24 yards) after nine touches the prior week; averaging just 2.3 yards per carry and 3.9 yards per touch, well below his standard; clearly limited and nowhere near 100%, splitting snaps with Elijah Mitchell due to back injury; didn't practice all week and only tested on Friday before playing Sunday night; the source recommends giving Barkley a week off to preserve him and allow two weeks of healing with the bye week, as this team isn't worth risking a major injury for.

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