Can the Eagles finally get Saquon Barkley going? The question feels like it’s the last big one left for the Eagles’ offense to answer this season, which has seen the group go through ups and downs during the first half of the year. But on the heels of the Eagles deploying a more under-center, play-action flavored attack in Minnesota to tap into an explosive passing performance, there’s growing optimism inside the NovaCare Complex that the team is getting closer to unlocking its record-setting running back. The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff McLane examines key reasons why Barkley and the Eagles’ run game have struggled, and whether a rematch with the archrival Giants could prove the right antidote. 00:00 The next big issue to address on offense... 01:42 Are the run game issues all on Saquon Barkley? 06:30 Jordan Mailata breaks down the Eagles' different run schemes 10:02 The impact of under-center runs 15:42 How Barkley is dealing with his drop in production 20:13 Where health is hurting the Eagles the most unCovering the Birds is a production of The Philadelphia Inquirer and KYW Newsradio Original Podcasts. Look for new episodes dropping each week throughout the season.

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