The Philadelphia Eagles‘ push to the playoffs seems to have ended with the Eagles’ seed almost assured.
Running back Saquon Barkley’s rushing attempts could be limited over the next two weeks. The limitations could cause him to miss the NFL single-season rushing record.
However, the Eagles still have to shore up the NFC East title and Barkley still has the opportunity to have a big game as the Eagles face the rival Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. The Cowboys have one of the worst rushing defenses in the NFL.
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Barkley has rushed for 1,838 yards in 15 games this season. He set the Eagles’ single-season rushing record in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers on Dec. 8, breaking LeSean McCoy’s record of 1,607 yards in 2013. He also broke Wilbert Montgomery’s record for most 100-yard games in a season with his ninth of the season.
Barkley crossed the 2,000 total-yard mark last Sunday, finishing with 2,114. He’s the fourth Eagles to cross 2,000 yards, the others were:
- Wilbert Montgomery – 2,006 yards in 1979
- Brian Westbrook – 2,014 yards in 2014
- LeSean McCoy – 2,146 yards in 2013
With Barkley’s 68-yard touchdown run, he tied an NFL record with his fourth touchdown run of 60-plus yards in a season, tying Adrian Peterson and Jim Brown.
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Who holds the NFL single-season rushing record?
Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson rushed for a record of 2,105 yards in 1984 when he played for the Los Angeles Rams.
How many yards does Saquon Barkley need to set the NFL record?
To break the record, Barkley needs 267 yards over the season’s final two games.
After 15 games, Barkley is averaging 122.5 yards per game. He’d need to average about 133.5 yards per game over the final two games to break the record.
Here’s how Barkley fared against the Cowboys.
Barkley doesn’t touch the ball on first series
Philadelphia went to the air during the Eagles’ first offensive series of the game and went three-and-out. Barkley didn’t touch the ball on the first drive.
Eagles turn to Saquon Barkley
Barkley carried the ball three times on the next drive, going nine yards. However, the Eagles failed to get a first down and punted.
Barkley closed out the first quarter with nine yards rushing.
Saquon Barkley Tracker: 3 carries, 9 yards
The Philadelphia Eagles running back has been putting up some impressive numbers against the Dallas Cowboys this season. With a mix of speed, agility, and power, he has been able to break through the Cowboys’ defense and make some big plays.
In their most recent matchup, the Eagles RB rushed for over 100 yards and scored a crucial touchdown in the fourth quarter to secure the win for his team. His ability to find the holes in the Cowboys’ defense and exploit them has been a key factor in the Eagles’ success against their division rivals.
Overall, the Eagles RB has been a force to be reckoned with when facing off against the Cowboys. His performance on the field has been a major factor in the Eagles’ victories and has solidified his reputation as one of the top running backs in the league. Fans can’t wait to see what he will do in their next matchup against the Cowboys.
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