Protecting Barkley in open space is a key part of Philadelphia's game plan moving forward, but he's also the man Baltimore knows they need to stop if they want to win on Sunday.

In an age where the running back position seems to be losing its value across the NFL, some are doing everything they can to show that it's still well worth inv

Barkley's 255 rushing yards, along with his 302 scrimmage yards and two TDs against the Rams support his case for a non-QB to be an MVP.

Receiver Johnny Wilson (hamstring) and safety Sydney Brown (knee) are also questionable. Cornerback Darius Slay (concussion) has been ruled out, as expected. It would be unusual for a player to clear concussion protocol in less than a week.

Geno Smith faces the team that drafted him after turning his career around on his fourth stop and going to the Pro Bowl the past two seasons. The Seahawks are fighting for the playoffs while the Jets have fallen apart. Their coach and GM already have been fired. Aaron Rodgers’ future is uncertain. Yet, the team still has plenty of talent.

The Eagles are heading to M&T Stadium on Sunday to face the Baltimore Ravens in a matchup between two of the league’s best running backs. The Birds are coming in hot — riding a seven-game winning streak — after a 37-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams.

Heading into the 2024 offseason, the Baltimore Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles decided to buck with the general trend of the NFL by investing heavily in the running back position, signing Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley to eight-figures-per-year long-term contracts.

In the modern, pass-happy NFL, fans should cherish the running back matchup on display in Sunday's game between the Baltimore Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles. B