Once again, Saquon Barkley couldn't be stopped. Barkley flourished on the ground throughout the second half of the Philadelphia Eagles' 24-19 victory over

Jalen Hurts committed no turnovers, Saquon Barkley gained 107 rushing yards and scored the decisive touchdown, the defense shut down the NFL’s top offense, and the Eagles left Baltimore with an eighth straight win.

Henry and Barkley are leading a renaissance of sorts for featured running backs, and now the sport’s top two rushing stars go head-to-head when the Baltimore Ravens host the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. With more than 1,300 yards apiece on the ground, those two are even stealing headlines from Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts entering this matchup.

According to Pro Football Focus, outside linebacker Brandon Graham is Philadelphia's top run defender. He suffered a season-ending triceps injury and could expose an average defense against the run. Prior to Week 13, the Eagles are allowing 5.2 yards per carry after contact – without facing Henry.

Barkley and the Eagles' offensive line have faith that sooner or later, the blocking is going to lead to a huge run. The Baltimore Ravens' vaunted run defense experienced that Sunday.

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

As the stakes rise and the playoff picture comes more clearly into focus, the Eagles rattled off their latest signature win. An early deficit borne out of a sluggish offensive start wasn’t enough to trouble them en route to a 24-19 victory over the 8-5 Baltimore Ravens.