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If the Eagles want January magic, they need Saquon Barkley in December

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The Philadelphia Eagles’ path to another deep postseason run doesn’t require a schematic overhaul, a quarterback controversy, or dramatic changes in leadership. The solution is far simpler — yet it continues to elude them in critical moments.

When they're at their very best, everything flows through Saquon Barkley, the reigning Offensive Player of the Year, who transformed their offense in 2024. But in 2025, inconsistency, injuries, and internal frustration have clouded what should be the clearest offensive identity in the NFC: Barkley is the engine, and Philadelphia wins when he is featured.

The story of the Eagles' offense this fall has been uneven at best.