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NFL·ANALYSIS·October 30, 2026 10:31 AM ET

Barkley's 2024 playoff run resurfaces ahead of Eagles-Commanders

Philadelphia enters Sunday at 2-5 on a five-game skid.

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What happened: The Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders meet Sunday at 7 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. National broadcast coverage leading into the divisional matchup highlighted Saquon Barkley's postseason performance from the 2024 NFC Championship during Philadelphia's prior Super Bowl run. Barkley enters the contest listed as questionable with hamstring and back issues after sitting out Thursday's practice.

Why it matters: Philadelphia has dropped five consecutive games to fall to 2-5 and 15th in the NFC standings, intensifying pressure on the offense following a 38-21 loss to Dallas. The slide comes weeks after analysts examined whether the Eagles' Super Bowl window remains open, contrasting their current struggles with previous postseason heights. Washington sits at 1-4-1 following a 23-17 loss to San Francisco, leaving both clubs in urgent need of a division victory.

By the numbers: • Philadelphia Eagles: 2-5 (15th in NFC, 5-game losing streak; lost 38-21 vs. Dallas) • Washington Commanders: 1-4-1 (16th in NFC; lost 23-17 at San Francisco) • Saquon Barkley status: Questionable (hamstring/back; DNP Thursday)

What to watch: Philadelphia and Washington kick off at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, with Barkley's active status confirmed 90 minutes before game time. The Eagles look to end their five-game losing streak ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline.

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