NFL Hall of Famer Barry Sanders believes the 2024 MVP should go to Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley and his offensive line. Barkley, 27,
Saquon Barkley is not playing against the Giants, and his season ends with 2,005 rushing yards, 100 shy of Eric Dickerson's NFL single-season record.
Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson raised eyebrows and attracted some criticism when he admitted in December he didn't want Saquon Barkley of the Philadelphia Eagles to break the single-season record of 2,105 rushing yards that Dickerson set in 1984.
Giants, John Mara and Saquon Barkley
The Eagles are resting Barkley and their starters because the team is locked into the no. 2 seed in the NFC playoff field with nothing to gain or lose as a result of Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Giants. The Eagles will host the Green Bay Packers or the Washington Commanders in the NFC Wild Card round next week.
Saquon Barkley exceeded expectations in his first year as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles franchise. Through 16 games, Barkley amassed 2,005 rushing yards —
Saquon Barkley appears set to sit out the Philadelphia Eagles final regular-season game Sunday, denying the running back his chance at breaking Eric Dickerson’s NFL single-season rushing record.
With six Pro Bowlers, including star running back Saquon Barkley, the Philadelphia Eagles are looking to bring Philly another Super Bowl ring.
Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley trolled New York Giants owner John Mara's "sleep" comments on "Hard Knocks" in new ad for a sleep aid.
Barkley currently sits at 2,005 yards, meaning he’d need just 101 more to eclipse Dickerson. Adding to the drama, Barkley played for the woeful Giants for six seasons before his former team allowed him to walk away from New York in the spring.
The Philadelphia Eagles will officially rest Saquon Barkley, effectively ending his chance at securing the rushing yards record from Eric Dickerson.