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ArticleCould Tim Settle be vital to stopping Saquon Barkley, Eagles in Week 1?
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Saquon Barkley rushing in four games against the Commanders since joining the Eagles: 26 rushes, 146 yards, 2 TD; 29-150-2; 15-118-3; 21-132-1
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Barkley has averaged 36.5 rushing yards per game against Washington's weak run defense.

Barkley has dominated Washington's defense in four games since joining the Eagles, averaging 36.5 rushing yards per game with 2 TDs per contest (26-146-2, 29-150-2, 15-118-3, 21-132-1). The source notes Washington's defense ranked 30th in run defense last season, 29th in 2024, and 27th in 2023, indicating Barkley faces a vulnerable matchup in Week 1. However, the Commanders have added Tim Settle to address interior gap control, which could present a defensive challenge to Barkley's outside-zone rushing attack.

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