The quarterback runs too much, which takes away carries from the backs and puts him at risk — the key factors in Barkley's failed pursuit.
Even though Saquon Barkley has a chance to break Eric Dickerson's rushing record, Philadelphia is resting him and other starters. Find out why.
The dynamic one-two punch of Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley have propelled the Eagles to their NFC East-leading 12-3 record. But they weren't able to win consistently — and become the NFL 's best rushing attack this season — without the help from their offensive lineman, who were gifted by the two stars with a unique present.
Tonya Johnson talked about her son's backward leap and his halted pursuit of the NFL's single-season rushing record.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, along with running back Saquon Barkley, teamed up to gift their offensive lineman all golf carts for the holiday season. The sides of the golf carts all had the players' names and numbers on them.
The Eagles are coming in as 4.5-point favorites over the Packers for the opening Wild Card Round of the NFL Playoffs.
At 14-3 and winners of 12 of their past 13 games, the Philadelphia Eagles are absolutely a top-flight Super Bowl contender as we head into the NFL
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Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is officially inactive in Week 18. We already knew Barkley wasn’t going to play in this game. He finishes the regular season with 2,005 yards, just 100 behind Eric Dickerson’s all-time single-season record.
Saquon Barkley traded his No. 26 jersey for a T-shirt that celebrated his 2,000 yards rushing this season and Jalen Hurts remained sidelined with a concussion.
Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni says it's “going to be tough” for injured quarterback Jalen Hurts to play Sunday against Dallas.