Eagles RB Barkley Calls Sideline Energy ‘Awful’ – Team Urged to Bring Practice Intensity to Games

Hook paragraph\n\n## Practice Energy vs Game Day\n\nBarkley opened the conversation with a candid admission: \”Honestly, I think it’s been awful,\” he said. \”I think if you ask anybody and they’re being honest, we’d all agree on that. But most importantly, I think the energy throughout the week in practice and in walkthroughs, meetings has been great.\”\n\n## Offense Struggles\n\nThe Eagles’ offensive numbers reflect the sentiment. They rank 19th in points and 24th in yards for the season, and have averaged just 15.5 points across the four games since the bye week.\n\n## Execution Fuels Emotion\n\nBarkley noted that the team’s lack of performance has been a key factor: \”We haven’t been playing well,\” he said. He added that the idea of \”execution fuels emotion\” has resonated with him. \”I can’t believe I never heard of that before I came here but I remember Stout (offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland) saying that and I was like, ‘Wow, that makes so much sense.’ I think that’s in everything, not just in football, but in life. I’m excited for it.\”\n\n## Team Mindset Going Into Week 14\n\nJihaad Campbell and Jordan Davis spoke after practice, emphasizing a renewed focus on staying positive and pushing forward. The message from coaching staff, especially from Stoutland, has been consistent: execute well and the energy will follow.\n\n## Current Standings and Recent Performance\n\nThe Eagles sit at an 8‑4 record and lead their division, but two consecutive losses have raised concerns. Despite the setbacks, Barkley remains optimistic: \”I am excited for the opportunity. I feel like we’re trending in the right direction from this week of practice. But the crazy thing about the NFL, the vibes, the energy can be amazing, practice can be great, game plan can be great. You gotta go out there on Monday and do it. That’s where we’re at. We have one more day to walkthrough some stuff, get some situational stuff done and then the long flight. Go out there and hopefully let it fly.\”\n\n## Key Takeaways\n\n- Barkley highlights the disconnect between high practice energy and low game‑day performance.\n- Offensive statistics show the team is ranked near the bottom in points and yards.\n- The coaching mantra \”execution fuels emotion\” is gaining traction among players.\n\nThe Eagles face a crucial game at SoFi Stadium where the team must translate the intensity built in practice into the high‑stakes environment of an NFL contest. Success will depend on whether the players can carry the practiced energy into the spotlight and execute the game plan with precision.