Saquon Barkley, who is fresh off a one-touchdown, 78-yard rushing performance in his last game, will lead the Philadelphia Eagles against the Washington Commanders in Week 16 on Saturday at 5 p.m. ET.

Saquon Barkley played a key role for the Philadelphia Eagles in Sunday’s much-needed win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The All-Pro running back had 22 carries in the game for 78 yards and one touchdown, to go along with two catches for 14 yards.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley spins out of would-be TFL, gains 48 yards. Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley refuses to go down on way to 12-yard touchdown run. Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley spins out of would-be TFL, gains 48 yards.

Saquon Barkley needs 40 yards to reach 1,000 for the campaign. That is still an appreciated number by professional football standards. Last season, during Barkley's run towards history, he faced the Washington Commanders three times, including the NFC Championship Game. He ran for a combined 414 yards and seven touchdowns.

Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley has never separated who he is on the field from who he is at home. The same discipline that fuels.

The Eagles are officially set to have their starting running back for Week 16. While Saquon Barkley was listed as a non-participant with a stinger on Tuesday's injury report, he was a full participant on Wednesday and Thursday and is now expected to play against the Commanders.

Josh Jacobs, D'Andre Swift and Saquon Barkley are getting ready to face off in Week 16 on Saturday on two fronts.

The Eagles head to the nation’s capital to take on the Commanders on Saturday. With Washington’s season in shambles and the Philly jockeying for playoff positioning in the NFC, the Eagles are a heavy seven-point favorite and should walk away with a win relatively unscathed.