Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley left Sunday’s Week 8 game against the New York Giants on October 26, 2025, after suffering a groin injury late in the third quarter. The Eagles announced that Barkley was questionable to return, and he did not re-enter the game. His injury occurred after a 28-yard run with under 10 seconds remaining in the quarter. Barkley limped off the field and entered the team’s blue medical tent for evaluation. Fox Sports sideline reporter Erin Andrews later confirmed that Barkley had sustained a groin injury.
Before the injury, Barkley had been one of the most productive players on the field. He rushed for 150 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries and added four receptions for 24 yards and another score. The Eagles defeated the Giants 38–20 at Lincoln Financial Field. Barkley’s performance was one of his best of the 2025 season, in which he entered the game with 369 rushing yards and three touchdowns, along with 135 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.
Video replays appeared to show Barkley slowing during the run, which led some observers to suggest a possible hamstring issue. Sports physician Dr. Jesse Morse also said that the movement appeared consistent with a hamstring injury. However, the team officially listed the injury as a groin strain. Barkley remained on the sideline after being evaluated, standing with teammates and continuing to participate in celebrations. He was seen cheering after backup running back Tank Bigsby recorded a 29-yard run on the next drive. Bigsby finished with 40 rushing yards on that possession, setting up a 17-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jalen Hurts to tight end Dallas Goedert that extended the Eagles’ lead to 31–13.
The injury ended a highly efficient game for Barkley, who averaged more than 10 yards per carry before exiting. His performance followed a strong 2024 season in which he rushed for 2,005 yards, came close to the all-time NFL single-season record, and won the AP Offensive Player of the Year award. Barkley has been one of the key components of the Eagles’ offense alongside quarterback Jalen Hurts.
Following Barkley’s exit, attention turned to the betting markets, where sportsbooks reacted quickly to his status and the team’s upcoming schedule. Across major platforms, including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, PointsBet, and Caesars, the Eagles remained narrow favorites for their next matchup against the Green Bay Packers on Monday, November 10, 2025. The consensus line listed Philadelphia as a 1.5-point favorite with the total set at 45.5 points. Betting data indicated that approximately 50 percent of wagers and 50 percent of money were placed on each side of the line. The moneyline odds showed the Eagles at -120 and the Packers at +100. The spread opened near even and moved slightly toward Philadelphia following the official confirmation that Barkley’s injury was a groin issue rather than a hamstring strain.
Futures markets showed consistent pricing for Philadelphia after the game. FanDuel listed the Eagles at +950 to win the Super Bowl, while Covers’ futures data placed them at +1000 for the championship, +500 to win the NFC, and -270 to win the NFC East. Earlier in the season, Green Bay’s futures odds had shortened after acquiring linebacker Micah Parsons, moving from +1700 to approximately +1200. Predictive models estimated that the Eagles held a 56 percent chance to defeat the Packers, with a projected final score near 23–21, consistent with the posted spread and total. Barkley’s condition remained the key variable for player prop markets and betting totals, with sportsbooks expected to adjust those numbers based on his official practice participation reports.
After the game, Barkley spoke briefly about his status and reassured fans that there was no major concern. “I’m good,” he said. “We had a good lead so they sat me down a little bit.”
After the game, Barkley spoke briefly about his status and reassured fans that there was no major concern. “I’m good,” he said. “We had a good lead so they sat me down a little bit.” His comment indicated that the decision to keep him sidelined was precautionary. The Eagles, who lead the NFC East, have a bye week before traveling to face the Packers, giving Barkley additional time to rest and recover.
His comment indicated that the decision to keep him sidelined was precautionary. The Eagles, who lead the NFC East, have a bye week before traveling to face the Packers, giving Barkley additional time to rest and recover.
