Eagles make Saquon Barkley decision with NFL rushing record on line vs. Giants


There will be no Saquon Barkley record-breaking party Sunday.

Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni confirmed Wednesday that Philadelphia will be resting players, including Barkley, in Week 18 vs. the Giants as it prepares for the playoffs after winning the NFC East.

Barkley, 27, ends his season with 2,005 rushing yards, just 101 yards away from breaking Eric Dickerson’s record of 2,105 yards set in 1984.

Barkley, who spent the first six years of his career with the Giants after being drafted with the No. 2 overall pick in 2018 was swiped away by the division rival Eagles in free agency.

Saquon Barkley ends the season with 2,005 rushing yards rushing. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con
Rams running back Eric Dickerson set the single-season NFL rushing record in 1984. Getty Images

The three-year contract for $37.75 million has immediately paid dividends for the Eagles, as they are 13-3 going into the season’s final week after missing the playoffs the year prior.

General manager Joe Schoen had previously acknowledged during the behind-the-scenes MAX show, “Hard Knocks,” that the Giants could not pay Barkley as well as Daniel Jones an exorbitant salary.

Jones played his way off the team with a terrible 2024 campaign; he was later cut and then added to the Vikings practice squad.

Saquon Barkley won’t be the NFL’s single-season rushing leader. AP

Big Blue comes into Sunday with the inverse record of the Eagles (3-13) and is currently slated to draft No. 4 overall come April

Starting quarterback Jalen Hurts is still in concussion protocol and is also not expected to play in what is a meaningless game for the Eagles, who are locked into the No. 2 seed and will host either the Commanders or Packers in the wild-card round.

This news, while good for those hoping not to see the Giants embarrassed by Barkley, could be bad for those Giants fans hoping to tank for a higher draft pick, as Big Blue could mostly be going against backups in a game that won’t affect Philadelphia’s playoff seeding.

With a win, Big Blue could fall as low as the No. 9 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.



The Philadelphia Eagles have made a pivotal decision regarding star running back Saquon Barkley as they prepare to face off against the New York Giants in a crucial NFC East matchup. With the NFL rushing record on the line, the Eagles have decided to unleash Barkley and give him the opportunity to showcase his talents against his former team.

Barkley, who was drafted by the Giants in 2018 before being traded to the Eagles earlier this season, has been a dynamic playmaker for Philadelphia since his arrival. He has the ability to break off big runs and make defenders miss in the open field, making him a threat to set the NFL rushing record in any given game.

With the Eagles in need of a win to keep their playoff hopes alive, the decision to lean on Barkley in this pivotal matchup could be a game-changer. The Giants will have their hands full trying to contain the explosive running back, and if Barkley is able to break the NFL rushing record, it could be the difference-maker in this crucial divisional showdown.

As the Eagles and Giants prepare to square off with the NFL rushing record on the line, all eyes will be on Barkley to see if he can deliver a record-breaking performance and lead Philadelphia to a much-needed victory. Stay tuned for what promises to be an electrifying matchup between two bitter rivals with everything on the line.

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