Saquon Barkley played through injury against Dallas on Monday night and delivered an efficient performance despite the Eagles losing to the Cowboys. His hamstring held up well enough that he doesn't expect it to sideline him going forward. The back issue that's been nagging him is also not expected to keep him out.
Barkley said his "hamstring came out great," signaling confidence about his availability moving forward. He showed the toughness the Eagles need from their star back, grinding through a banged-up body to produce when it mattered. The performance itself was solid, even if the team couldn't get the win. That's the kind of resilience Philadelphia needs as they navigate the stretch ahead with injuries piling up.
The question now is whether Barkley can stay healthy enough to maintain this level of contribution. One game doesn't make a season, but a back willing to play hurt and still execute efficiently gives the Eagles something to build around. They'll take it.