Resting or playing running back Saquon Barkley is a tougher decision than it seems for Eagles
3 days, 15 hours ago

Resting or playing running back Saquon Barkley is a tougher decision than it seems for Eagles

Associated Press  

Saquon Barkley’s pursuit of Eric Dickerson’s 40-year-old rushing record could get grounded by his coach. You know, the thing that doesn’t resonate right now is ‘play the backups.’ What are we gonna do, dress 25 guys for the game?” Harbaugh has guided the Los Angeles Chargers to an AFC wild-card berth in his first season with the team after leading Michigan to a national championship last year. “And it’s tough to go to your team and say: ‘Well, we’re not gonna play you guys over here, but the rest of you get out there. Even though there were people in the organization that wanted me to send that, I just couldn’t do it.” Hurts could be a factor in Sirianni’s decision to play or rest Barkley and the starters.

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Saquon Barkley: Eagles star RB likely to be rested for last game of season, Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record safe
2 days, 10 hours ago

Saquon Barkley: Eagles star RB likely to be rested for last game of season, Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record safe

CNN  

CNN — Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley will likely not play in the team’s final game of the season, meaning Eric Dickerson’s NFL single-season rushing record will remain safe. Barkley has 2,005 rushing yards this season, just 101 yards away from Dickerson’s record of 2,105 he set in 1984 with the Los Angeles Rams when NFL teams only played …

Saquon Barkley becomes ninth running back to rush for 2,000 yards in a season
5 days, 8 hours ago

Saquon Barkley becomes ninth running back to rush for 2,000 yards in a season

The Independent  

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Q&A: Eric Dickerson on Saquon Barkley pursuing his record: ‘I don’t think he’ll break it’
1 week, 2 days ago

Q&A: Eric Dickerson on Saquon Barkley pursuing his record: ‘I don’t think he’ll break it’

LA Times  

The NFL single-season rushing record has stood for 40 years, far longer than Saquon Barkley has been on this planet. If he’s fortunate to get over 2,000 yards and get the record, it’s a great record to have. He gets 17 games,” or, “We’re going to put a hex on him.” Any thoughts on Rams running back Kyren Williams? The …

Saquon Barkley slowed by ‘minor’ injury, loses ground in pursuit of Dickerson’s record
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Saquon Barkley slowed by ‘minor’ injury, loses ground in pursuit of Dickerson’s record

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Eagles running back Saquon Barkley had a setback in his chase of the NFL season rushing record when he appeared slowed by an undisclosed injury. After topping 100 yards rushing in each of his last four games, Barkley ran for 65 yards on 19 carries — a 3.4-yard average and his second-lowest total of the season — in …

Saquon Barkley sets Eagles season rushing record and has Dickerson’s NFL mark in his sights
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Saquon Barkley sets Eagles season rushing record and has Dickerson’s NFL mark in his sights

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley knew the Eagles season rushing record could be his on Sunday with the type of stellar performance that has become the standard during his first season in Philadelphia. As for the exact moment Barkley hit the milestone, he wasn’t sure — until the “MVP!” chants echoed throughout the Linc after a 9-yard run in the fourth …

Saquon Barkley is Philadelphia’s ‘Chosen One’ but DeVonta Smith’s return helps
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Saquon Barkley is Philadelphia’s ‘Chosen One’ but DeVonta Smith’s return helps

New York Times  

The Philadelphia Eagles offense has been mostly impervious to the injury report. THE CHOSEN ONE OUR SAVIOR No player’s availability impacts Philadelphia’s offensive success more than Barkley, the MVP frontrunner who earned his first-ever NFC Offensive Player of the Month for his obliterative November. The Eagles have an offensive success rate of 52.8 percent when Barkley’s on the field. Jalen …

Saquon Barkley on pace to set Eagles rushing record against Panthers, eyes Dickerson’s NFL record
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Saquon Barkley on pace to set Eagles rushing record against Panthers, eyes Dickerson’s NFL record

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley wanted to be a student in team history before he had a chance to make some with the Eagles. Get past those two Eagles Hall of Famers and the target narrows: McCoy has a chance to break Eric Dickerson’s NFL single-season rushing mark of 2,105 yards, set in 1984. “It’s a record that has been held …

Running backs the center of attention when Barkley and Henry face off in an Eagles-Ravens tilt
1 month ago

Running backs the center of attention when Barkley and Henry face off in an Eagles-Ravens tilt

Associated Press  

— Derrick Henry makes his presence felt with a stiff-arm — sometimes more than one on a single play. Henry and Barkley are leading a renaissance of sorts for featured running backs, and now the sport’s top two rushing stars go head to head when the Baltimore Ravens host the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. “So that part of it reminds …

Saquon Barkley sets Eagles franchise record with 255 yards rushing, 2 TDs in a 37-20 win over Rams
1 month, 1 week ago

Saquon Barkley sets Eagles franchise record with 255 yards rushing, 2 TDs in a 37-20 win over Rams

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — When Saquon Barkley glanced up at a SoFi Stadium replay of his latest huge run for the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night, he happened to see a graphic indicating he had 173 yards rushing — only 16 shy of what he knew to be his career high. Barkley ran for scores of 70 and 72 yards in …

Saquon Barkley gives another most valuable lesson in Eagles’ rout of Rams
1 month, 1 week ago

Saquon Barkley gives another most valuable lesson in Eagles’ rout of Rams

LA Times  

The Eagles’ Saquon Barkley runs around Rams safety Quentin Lake in the third quarter. I just kept my head down, kept trusting the system and I popped a long one.” Philadelphia’s Saquon Barkley hands the football to an Eagles fan after his first of two second-half touchdown runs. “On the first play of the second half, he made a cut …

NFL Week 12 Sunday review: Saquon Barkley has historic single-game performance, dramatic finish in Washington
1 month, 1 week ago

NFL Week 12 Sunday review: Saquon Barkley has historic single-game performance, dramatic finish in Washington

CNN  

CNN — With six teams on a bye in Week 12 and many heavily-favored teams in the games on the schedule, Sunday’s slate of games had the possibility of lacking intrigue. “He’s a bad man.” Rams rookie linebacker Jared Verse said he’d “never seen a running back like that.” Barkley leads the league in rushing in his debut season with …

Eagles rolling behind Hurts, Barkley atop division and as one of NFL’s best
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Eagles rolling behind Hurts, Barkley atop division and as one of NFL’s best

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts played through a violent blow to his head. There isn’t much the Eagles are doing wrong of late, winning six straight games out of the bye to sit behind only Detroit for best record in the NFC. What needs help Outside of kicker Jake Elliott’s worst game of his career, a dismal outing that kept Washington …

Barkley's Acrobatics Take Center Stage as Eagles Dominate Four Straight Games
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Barkley's Acrobatics Take Center Stage as Eagles Dominate Four Straight Games

Associated Press  

Saquon Barkley's acrobatic runs have propelled the Eagles to a four-game winning streak. His reverse leap over a defender in the first game defied gravity and left the Eagles and the sports world stunned. Barkley's performance has been a critical reason for the Eagles' success, as they have corrected some early season flaws and become a force in the NFC …

Eagles' Barkley Makes Historic Backward Leap for First Down Reception
2 months ago

Eagles' Barkley Makes Historic Backward Leap for First Down Reception

Associated Press  

Eagles RB Saquon Barkley makes an incredible backward hurdle for his first-down reception against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The play has left the internet buzzing, with many calling it the best play of the season. Barkley shows incredible athleticism and agility as he leaps over the Jaguars defender and secures the catch. The play highlights Barkley's incredible ability and the importance …

Saquon Barkley rushes for 176 yards, Eagles’ defense thrives in win vs. Giants: Key takeaways
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Saquon Barkley rushes for 176 yards, Eagles’ defense thrives in win vs. Giants: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Brooks Kubena, Charlotte Carroll and Tess DeMeyer Led by Saquon Barkley’s explosive performance and a lights-out effort by the defense, the Philadelphia Eagles were firing on all cylinders in a dominant 28-3 win over the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Barkley’s 55-yard run in the second quarter broke the Eagles out of yet another slow start. …

As boos rained down, Saquon Barkley ran all over the Giants in his return
2 months, 2 weeks ago

As boos rained down, Saquon Barkley ran all over the Giants in his return

New York Times  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The man wearing the blue No. Barkley said he’d learned not to pursue “F you moments.” On Sunday, he delivered one anyway. Nick Sirianni, poking fun at his own behavior last week, said he told Barkley, “Coming from somebody that’s not emotional, don’t be emotional.” “If the emotions of the game is something that helps you …

Saquon Barkley tries for another dominant effort in Eagles’ home opener against Atlanta
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Saquon Barkley tries for another dominant effort in Eagles’ home opener against Atlanta

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley stole the show in his Philadelphia Eagles debut. “You do everything you can do to win each football game, and so once the game is in the flow, you think about how you’re going to win that game,” Sirianni said. “He’s done an excellent job, and we’ll be able to diversify it as we go,” Eagles …

Saquon Barkley proves his value with 3 TDs in Eagles’ debut, giving offense a dangerous dimension
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Saquon Barkley proves his value with 3 TDs in Eagles’ debut, giving offense a dangerous dimension

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Let LeBron James have the final say on Saquon Barkley’s three-touchdown debut for the Philadelphia Eagles. Yes, it’s only one game, but it’s easy for the Eagles to get excited about what they have in their 27-year-old running back. The Eagles have had three players lead the team in rushing each of the last three years and declined …

Saquon Barkley followed his heart in signing franchise tag and joining the Giants
1 year, 5 months ago

Saquon Barkley followed his heart in signing franchise tag and joining the Giants

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Star running back Saquon Barkley followed his heart in signing his franchise tag and joining the New York Giants for the start of training camp. Speaking for the first time since signing a one-year, $11 contract earlier Tuesday, Barkley said he wanted to play the game he loved, realized he had little leverage in contract talks …

Giants and running back Saquon Barkley fail to reach contract extension
1 year, 5 months ago

Giants and running back Saquon Barkley fail to reach contract extension

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Saquon Barkley and the New York Giants failed to reach an agreement on a long-term contract extension by Monday’s deadline for franchised players, leaving the star running back with the option of playing for the tag-mandated $10.1 million salary or maybe taking the season off. The $10.1 million salary will leave Barkley among the NFL’s highest-paid …

NFL Rewind: Saquon Barkley rediscovers his game, Jalen Ramsey stays remarkable
2 years, 3 months ago

NFL Rewind: Saquon Barkley rediscovers his game, Jalen Ramsey stays remarkable

New York Times  

The NFL is still as fun to watch as ever. Jalen Ramsey’s next-level game Issues up front in Indianapolis Rookie receiver radiance A little “Sauce” for the Jets’ defense The Cardinals’ new option An underrated defensive stopper The Saquon Barkley Redemption Tour There’s a familiar name near the top of this season’s rushing leaders: Saquon Barkley, who now sits second …

Saquon Barkley just wants the Giants to keep winning
2 years, 3 months ago

Saquon Barkley just wants the Giants to keep winning

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The only thing that seemingly matters to Saquon Barkley entering his fifth season with the New York Giants is winning. After four straight losing seasons — the Giants have had five in a row — Barkley had the rare feeling of seeing New York edge the Titans 21-20 for his first NFL season-opening win. “I’m just …

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