Twenty-one points up. The game looked over before the first quarter even ended. Then the Philadelphia Eagles’ offense completely vanished, allowing the Dallas Cowboys to score 24 unanswered points in a stunning Sunday collapse. While fans scramble for answers, former Eagles linebacker Emmanuel Acho believes the solution is already on the roster; he just isn’t getting the ball enough.
Why Is Emmanuel Acho Calling for a Backfield Change?
On Monday morning, Acho hit social media with a film that might make Eagles fans uncomfortable. He posted clips of backup running back Tank Bigsby running behind the same offensive line that Saquon Barkley has struggled with recently.
His caption read, “Let’s take a look at Saquon Barkley’s backup, Tank Bigsby, behind the same Eagle ‘awful’ offensive line. Stop arguing with people online, just show them the tape.”
The numbers back up the film. Acho noted Bigsby’s production in Philadelphia, highlighting his 18 carries for an impressive 9.1 yards per carry. The tape reveals Bigsby turning potential tackles for loss into positive gains, something the starter hasn’t done consistently in 2025. Acho’s breakdown suggests the issue isn’t just the blocking; it’s who is taking the handoff.
Let’s take a look at Saquon Barkley’s back up, Tank Bigsby, behind the same eagle “awful” offensive line.
Stop arguing with people online, just show them the tape.
Bigsby: 18 carries- 9.1YPC in Philly. #AchoAnalysis| #FlyEaglesFly| @speakeasytlkshw pic.twitter.com/04c1ViKefD
— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) November 24, 2025
The clips show Bigsby breaking free in situations where Barkley often goes down. While Barkley has struggled to create yards on his own this year, his backup appears to be finding lanes that the starter is missing.
How Far Has Saquon Barkley Fallen in 2025?
Sunday’s box score tells a grim story. Barkley managed just 22 yards on ten rushes against Dallas. The advanced metrics look even worse. On those attempts, he had only two rushes with over five yards before contact. His other eight attempts went two yards or less before getting hit.
Compare that to the 2024 campaign. Last season, Barkley averaged 3.8 yards before contact per rush. Now? That average has plummeted to 2.3. While some regression is normal for running backs, a drop this steep signals a major issue for the Philadelphia offense.
The data paints a concerning picture for the star back. According to PFSN’s running back impact metric, Barkley currently ranks as the 31st best running back in the NFL with an impact score of 73.5.
It’s a shocking fall after his dominant performance last year. What Bigsby has put on tape proves the Eagles have options. If Philadelphia deploys Bigsby more over the final month of the season, that spark could be exactly what this struggling run game needs.
