Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo is facing plenty of criticism after the team's NFC Wild Card Round loss, but running back Saquon Barkley didn't want to blame him for the team's shortcomings.

Star Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley defended embattled OC Kevin Patullo despite the offense's struggles in the loss to the 49ers.

Running back Saquon Barkley is at the center of the Eagles ’ charge. He carries the ball, sets the tone and chases playoff milestones. Off the field he leans on fiancee Anna Congdon. The two met at Penn State and made their relationship public in early 2017.

The running back spent five years with the New York Giants before signing a bumper deal and subsequent extension with the Eagles.

Eagles star Saquon Barkley and 49ers standout Christian McCaffrey, two of the NFL's best running backs, will face off on Sunday.

The defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles were eliminated from the NFL playoffs at the first hurdle on Sunday with a 23-19 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.