The Commanders have done many things well during the season that have led to their success. Stopping the run has not be one of them.

Containing Saquon Barkley for an entire game is extremely difficult, and the Commanders are cognizant of the challenges the Eagles RB poses.

The Washington Commanders have been gashed by the run game in 2024, allowing 138.9 rush yards per game. Saquon Barkley averaged 129.3 rushing yards in 18 games, including playoffs.

Bets are pouring in on the Washington Commanders to win the Super Bowl. But so are bets on the Eagles' Saquon Barkley to be the game's MVP.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley has played 18 games this season, and in 13 of them, he's run for at least 100 yards. In 12 of them, he has broken at least one run of 20 yards or more. In all but three of them, Barkley has averaged at least 4.5 yards per carry.

Despite the reign of terror that Saquon Barkley has inflicted on opposing defenses this season, we expect the Commanders to hone in on the Eagles’ running back and keep him from eclipsing his inflated rushing total.

The Washington Commanders will not have their three-tackle defensive front to stop Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley.

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn addresses the challenge of facing Philadelphia Eagles’ Saquon Barkley.

Philadelphia Eagles' Saquon Barkley is on the verge of breaking Terrell Davis' single-season rushing record as he prepares to face the Washington Comm

There are three things the Washington Commanders need to do to ensure victory, and they start with containing the talented running back.

Saquon Barkley is certainly more than capable of setting a new rushing yards record in a season in the NFC championship. So far this postseason, he's averaging 162 rushing yards per game.