The Philadelphia Eagles have the No. 1 rushing offense in the NFL, and star quarterback Jalen Hurts and star running back Saquon Barkley made a kind

After a big first quarter where he ran for 109 yards and two touchdowns, the Commanders' defense focused on stopping Barkley without Jalen Hurts on the field. Barkley was limited to 13 yards, for a first-half total of 122 yards.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) celebrating his touchdown with teammate Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) AP

On the Eagles’ second-to-last offensive drive, Barkley ran a wheel route down the sideline and beat Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner to get open, but he dropped the pass. A catch would have put the Eagles into Washington’s territory.

Philadelphia Eagles fans weren't the only ones amazed by Saquon Barkley's dominant first quarter against the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Los

The Eagles (12-3) likely lost out on the No. 1 seed in the NFC after they exited Northwest Stadium on Sunday with a nasty taste in their mouths after a 36-33 loss to the Commanders in Week 16. If the season ended today,