Barkley wasn't given the chance to top Dickerson's single-season rushing record. But there are two long-standing playoff rushing records Barkley could break Sunday against the Commanders.
Barkley had a good chance at an iconic NFL record in the Eagles' season finale. He was exactly 100 yards behind Eric Dickerson's record of 2,105 yards, set in 1984. Barkley admitted he wanted a shot at it, but he went along with head coach Nick Sirianni's decision to rest all starters in Week 18.
The NFL's financial landscape is being assessed through awards for the 12th straight year on CBSSports.com now that the Super Bowl LIX matchup is set. These awards differ from the traditional NFL honors because they are from an economic perspective emphasizing 2024 veteran acquisitions.
The running back put together another sensational performance to help the Eagles reach the Super Bowl in his first season with the team.
Hours after the Eagles clinched a Super Bowl berth with a dominant 55-23 win over the Commanders in Sunday’s NFC Championship game, Barkley’s longtime girlfriend, Anna Congdon, took to Instagram on Monday to recap the sweet family festivities at Lincoln Financial Field.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley missed out on the rushing record, but he could break an even bigger NFL record against the Commanders.
Saquon Barkley is unsure himself why exactly over the final 30 yards of a 78-yard scoring burst through the playoff snow in a run that whipped Philadelphia Eagles fans out of their frigid state and into a frenzy he cradled the football in his left hand and repeatedly smacked his helmet with his right hand.
Saquon Barkley's first conversations with Eagles brass and his family were about playing games like the one on Sunday, where trophies are won and the Lombardi is in reach.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is having one heck of a season and even an opponent from the Dallas Cowboy calls him "the best."
When Corey Clement met Saquon Barkley, he noticed something in his eyes. It was Dec. 3, 2016, and the two running backs were facing off in the Big Ten championship game. Barkley was playing for Penn State and Clement was playing for Wisconsin.
Philadelphia Eagles superstar running back Saquon Barkley and his family celebrate their NFC Championship win over the Washington Commanders.