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Saquon Barkley downgraded to out with hamstring injury

Philadelphia suffered a major offensive blow during Sunday's matchup against Los Angeles when star ball-carrier Saquon Barkley was ruled completely absent for the remaining duration. Having initially carried the ball twice in the opening period, the rusher exited following a brief six-yard gain after clutching his leg in obvious distress.

Medical staff evaluated the runner inside the sideline medical area before sending him indoors to the locker rooms for deeper assessments. Tank Bigsby stepped into the leading backfield role following the departure.

Further compounding the team's depth concerns, offensive lineman Lane Johnson and pass-catcher DeVonta Smith were both held inactive prior to kickoff. Despite these absences, Philadelphia managed to secure a 13-3 advantage as the clock neared the two-minute mark of the second quarter.

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