Bleeding Green Nation on Saquon Barkley

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Barkley lost 1.7 yards per carry from his 5.8 mark in 2024, plummeting to 4.1 in '25... With the offensive line returning healthier than a year ago, I'm sure we will see a more explosive Barkley... we'd expect Philly to lean on the ground game -- Matt LaFleur's team ran the ball on the fifth-highest percentage of plays last season.

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Barkley's 2025 regression (5.8 to 4.1 YPC) should reverse with healthier OL and ground-heavy scheme.

After rushing for 2,000 yards in 2024 (5.8 YPC), Barkley regressed to 4.1 YPC in 2025 with only four runs of 20-plus yards, a natural decline following a record-breaking season. However, with the offensive line returning healthier and new OC Sean Mannion expected to lean on the ground game (Green Bay ran the ball on the fifth-highest percentage of plays last season), Barkley is positioned for a more explosive 2026 campaign.

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