The Philadelphia Eagles coasted to a 20-13 victory in Week 18 over the New York Giants, even though they chose to rest most of their starters. That was a somewhat controversial decision due to Saquon Barkley's pursuit of the single-season rushing record, and Jason Kelce was not happy with the decision that the Eagles made.
Jason Kelce weighed in on whether he wanted to see Saquon Barkley get a chance to break the rushing record or if he should have rested with the Eagles' playoff seed locked up.
During the latest edition of his "New Heights" podcast, Jason Kelce suggested that he would've let Saquon Barkley chase history.
Tonya Johnson talked about her son's backward leap and his halted pursuit of the NFL's single-season rushing record.
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.
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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.
Saquon Barkley appears set to sit out the Philadelphia Eagles’ regular-season finale Sunday, denying the running back his chance at breaking Eric Dickerson’s NFL single-season rushing
The Packers' defense has allowed just over 70 rushing yards per game over the past seven games but faces its toughest task yet in the record-breaking Barkley.
Trying to contain a record-setting back without one of your best run-stuffing tackles is a downright scary proposition. Unfortunately, that's where Green Bay could find itself when the playoffs open.