It’s time to revalue running backs after Saquon Barkley caps best rushing year with Super Bowl win

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1 month, 1 week ago

It’s time to revalue running backs after Saquon Barkley caps best rushing year with Super Bowl win

It’s time to revalue the devalued running back position in the NFL after Saquon Barkley’s mere presence, if not his production, helped the Philadelphia Eagles dismantle the Kansas City Chiefs in one of the most lopsided Super Bowls ever. Barkley capped a great year for free agent running backs by hoisting the Lombardi Trophy after the Eagles’ 40-22 dismantling of the Chiefs on Sunday that avenged a heartbreaking Super Bowl loss two years prior and denied both Patrick Mahomes & Co. an unprecedented third consecutive title and Pat Riley royalties for all that 3-peat merchandise now headed for the dump. Barkley’s 2,504 total yards rushing and 18 touchdown runs capped a big comeback for NFL running backs in a season that began with so many veterans switching jerseys and helping propel their new teams toward the playoffs. None did better than Barkley, though, who won AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year and entered Sunday just 30 yards shy of topping Davis’ total set in 1998 when he helped the Broncos win their second straight Super Bowl. Barkley’s seven touchdowns of 60-plus yards were a record and he joined Davis as one of only two players in NFL history with at least 400 yards rushing and five touchdowns in a single postseason.

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1 week, 5 days ago

Saquon Barkley aims to cement his NFL legacy after signing his record extension with the Eagles

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley won the Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles, set the NFL record for the most single-season rushing yards including the playoffs and raised the bar for running back contracts. “I hope I’m able to do that in an Eagle uniform.” Barkley celebrated his 28th birthday by helping Philadelphia beat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 to win …

1 month, 1 week ago

Saquon Barkley shatters two yardage records in 2025 Super Bowl

Hindustan Times

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley put his name on the record books on Super Bowl Sunday, breaking two major yardage records in the Eagles’ dominant win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs. A record-breaking night …

1 month, 1 week ago

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley sets the NFL’s season rushing record, including the playoffs

Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS — Saquon Barkley set an NFL single-season rushing record in the Super Bowl, held his young daughter as a torrent of confetti fluttered around them and flashed a smile as he held a Philadelphia newspaper with “CHAMPS!” stamped above his photo. I’m just happy to hold it, be able to give it a kiss.” Barkley finished with a …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Breaking down the Eagles’ blowout Super Bowl LIX victory vs. Kansas City by the numbers

New York Times

The Philadelphia Eagles ended the Kansas City Chiefs’ three-peat quest in dominant fashion, winning their franchise’s second Super Bowl with a 40-22 victory. The Eagles’ 18-point victory is the first Super Bowl to be won by multiple scores since Tampa Bay’s win over Kansas City to conclude the 2020 season. Kansas City's 12 first downs are tied for 10th-fewest by …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Eagles’ Saquon Barkley sets combined rushing yards record for single season

New York Times

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley has set a new single-season rushing yards record for regular season and playoffs combined — on his 28th birthday, no less. Barkley’s 2-yard run in the second quarter of Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs put him ahead of Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Davis’ mark of 2,476 yards, which came …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

What they’re saying: Saquon Barkley is a ‘generational talent’

Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS — Saquon Barkley’s historic season has been the talk of Super Bowl week. From Hall of Fame running backs Eric Dickerson, Marshall Faulk and Thurman Thomas to Falcons star back Bijan Robinson, everyone has been awed by Barkley’s spectacular performance. Barkley has helped lead the Philadelphia Eagles back to the big game against the Kansas City Chiefs on …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Chiefs show a knack for turning coin-flip games into wins

Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS — Close games in the NFL are typically like coin flips with one or two key plays often the difference between a win or a loss. Kansas City heads into the Super Bowl on Sunday against Philadelphia having won an NFL-record 17 straight games decided by one possession, with four of those wins coming in the postseason, including …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Super Bowl XVIII hero Marcus Allen recognizes something super in Eagles’ Saquon Barkley

LA Times

The Eagles’ Saquon Barkley breaks away from the Commanders’ Jeremy Chinn for a touchdown in the NFC championship game. Los Angeles Raiders running back Marcus Allen high-steps through the Washington Redskins defense during Super Bowl XVIII. “You give him a little bit of space,” Eagles guard Mekhi Becton said, “he’s going to make you no matter what.” The NFL record …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Saquon Barkley can set the NFL total season rushing record. All he wants is a Super Bowl win

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — The framed photos hang on the wall at the far end of the Philadelphia Eagles’ locker room, above the sofa in a space used as a lounge area. Under the frame, there’s a strip of masking tape inscribed with “THE CHOSEN ONE.” On the right, another Barkley snapshot from a game against the Rams, and under it the …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Eagles’ Saquon Barkley shines for Eagles with 3 touchdowns in NFC title game win

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley decided to only watch from the field as Jalen Hurts and A.J. “I just wanted to have that moment with my family.” Barkley sprinted 60 yards for a touchdown on his first carry of the NFC championship game and the Eagles running back never looked back — only ahead to the Super Bowl. “But I’ve been …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Saquon Barkley is running his way into the NFL record book, and possibly his 1st Super Bowl

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley is unsure himself why exactly over the final 30 yards of a 78-yard scoring burst through the playoff snow in a run that whipped Philadelphia Eagles fans out of their frigid state and into a frenzy he cradled the football in his left hand and repeatedly smacked his helmet with his right hand. Again, postseason included, …

2 months ago

Eagles ride Saquon Barkley to an NFC championship showdown at home against Washington

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley hit the Eagles’ record book — the one he keeps adding his name in — last week to learn who held the team record for rushing yards in a playoff game. He has shattered most rushing records, notably the 2,105 yards rushing this regular season and the playoff-record 205 yards set in Sunday’s victory over the …

2 months ago

Saquon Barkley continues to make history with one of the greatest seasons ever

LA Times

Saquon Barkley’s final play Sunday was, appropriately, a handoff. “It’s what you’ve been seeing all year,” Eagles guard Mekhi Becton said of the running back who spent the first chapter of his career with the New York Giants. The Eagles’ Saquon Barkley runs for some of his 205 yards rushing against the Rams. Barkley is the fifth player in league …

2 months, 1 week ago

Bills brace for playoff test of stopping Ravens' Derrick Henry after getting trampled in Week 4

Hindustan Times

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Bills coach Sean McDermott joked that Buffalo could use five 300-pound linebackers in assessing what it might take to stop Baltimore’s Derrick Henry. “He’s as fast as anybody on the field and once he gets going downhill, he’s just tough to bring down because of his sheer size and speed.” One way or the other, stopping …

2 months, 1 week ago

Why Ashton Jeanty could jolt Sean Payton’s offense: Broncos mock draft reaction

New York Times

Sean Payton was asked after the Denver Broncos’ wild-card loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday to assess the first playoff start for his quarterback, Bo Nix. With all the necessary caveats applied — the draft is still more than four months away; the running back could be long gone by the time Denver’s on the clock; the Broncos have …

2 months, 1 week ago

Eagles and Packers head into their wild-card matchup with QBs Hurts and Love fighting injuries

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts returned to Eagles practice after a two-week layoff with a concussion without cameras and social media posts and fans present to dissect his performance. They were the kind of encouraging reviews the Eagles needed as they host Sunday’s NFC wild-card game against Green Bay still unsure what to expect from a quarterback recovering from a head …

Eagles sit Barkley in season finale and end chance at NFL rushing record

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Eagles sit Barkley in season finale and end chance at NFL rushing record

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley was inactive Sunday for the Philadelphia Eagles, denying the running back his chance at breaking Eric Dickerson’s NFL single-season rushing record. Brown and DeVonta Smith and offensive linemen Landon Dickerson and Lane Johnson were among the starters who sat out for the NFC East champion Eagles against the New York Giants. Barkley finished the season with …

2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni set to rest Saquon Barkley in finale and end chance at NFL rushing record

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley had a heart-to-heart talk with his dad that was more coated in heartbreak than hope over the Philadelphia Eagles running back’s pursuit of the NFL single-season rushing record. Barkley will finish the season with 2,005 yards rushing, just 101 yards shy of breaking Dickerson’s record of 2,105 yards set with the Los Angeles Rams in 1984. …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Commanders clinch playoff berth with OT win vs. Falcons, hand Rams NFC West: Key takeaways

New York Times

By Ben Standig, Josh Kendall, Michael-Shawn Dugar and Tobias Bass The Washington Commanders clinched a playoff berth for the first time since 2020 with a 30-24 win in overtime against the Atlanta Falcons on “Sunday Night Football” as quarterback Jayden Daniels continued to make a case in his Rookie of the Year campaign. NBC | NFL+ pic.twitter.com/TdAGEbmeUt — Atlanta Falcons …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Saquon Barkley tops 2,000 yards rushing as Eagles beat Cowboys 41-7 to clinch NFC East

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Nick Sirianni wore the hat given to NFC East champions as he sat at the podium and considered all the greatness that his Eagles still could accomplish this season. “At the end of the day, you’re not getting remembered for being a 2024 NFC East division champ.” Barkley rushed for 167 yards to top 2,000 on the season, …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Saquon Barkley tops 2,000 yards rushing and moves within 100 of Dickerson’s record

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley normally would have tossed his game-used cleats to the kid who asked for the pair as the star Philadelphia Eagles running back ran off the field and back to the locker room. Barkley kept his mucked-up cleats for good reason — he became the ninth running back in NFL history to top 2,000 yards rushing in …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Eagles clinch NFC East, Saquon Barkley hits 2,000 yards in win vs. Cowboys: Key takeaways

New York Times

By Brooks Kubena, Saad Yousuf, Jon Machota and Amos Morale III The Philadelphia Eagles clinched the NFC East division title Sunday as running back Saquon Barkley topped the 2,000-yard mark in a 41-7 win against the Dallas Cowboys. 📁 Things We Love To See 📁 Tanner McKee & DeVonta Smith 📁 Touchdown vs. the Cowboys pic.twitter.com/kG2zCubj17 — Philadelphia Eagles December …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Saquon Barkley eclipses 2,000 rushing yards, approaching NFL single-season record

New York Times

Saquon Barkley took a historically significant step Sunday in his record-breaking quest, moving past the 2,000-yard rushing mark as the Philadelphia Eagles thumped the Dallas Cowboys 41-7 on Sunday. Barkley will now use that 17th game, assuming he plays against the New York Giants in Week 18, to go after Eric Dickerson’s NFL single-season rushing record of 2,105 yards set …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

1,000-yard rushers are keeping pace with 1,000-yard receivers for a change in the NFL

Associated Press

Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. The Eagles’ Barkley leads the NFL in rushing with 1,838 yards and could become the ninth player in NFL history to reach 2,000 yards in a season. The Ravens’ Henry has 1,636 yards rushing, making this the first season since 2012 with multiple backs topping the 1,600-yard mark. …

3 months ago

The Sports Report: Rams in command of their playoff destiny

LA Times

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3 months ago

Jayden Daniels’ 5 TDs push Commanders to comeback win vs. Eagles: Key takeaways

New York Times

By Brooks Kubena, Ben Standig and RJ Kraft In a wild game between NFC East rivals, rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels sparked a 22-point fourth quarter to lead the Washington Commanders past the Philadelphia Eagles 36-33. COMMANDERS TAKE THE LEAD WITH 6 SECONDS.#PHIvsWAS pic.twitter.com/BcKGpEBIsl — NFL December 22, 2024 Washington overcame five turnovers thanks to Daniels’ five touchdown passes and team-leading …

3 months, 1 week 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 …

3 months, 1 week ago

Saquon Barkley is chasing Eric Dickerson’s NFL season rushing record. Can he do it?

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Eagles fans serenaded Saquon Barkley with chants of “MVP!” after a 9-yard run gave him the team’s season rushing record. Barkley set the record in style — passing Eagles Hall of Famers Wilbert Montgomery and record holder LeSean McCoy in a single game — as he rushed for 124 yards to push his season total to 1,623 in …

3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Today in Sports - First time in NFL history that four runners have 200 yards on the same day

Associated Press

Dec. 3 1943 — Notre Dame quarterback Angelo Bertelli wins the Heisman Trophy. Down 30-27 with four seconds left in the game, Chad Pennington throws his 100th career touchdown pass to Eric Pinkerton as time expires to give the Thundedring Herd their third consecutive MAC title. 2000 — The 200-yard rushing games by Mike Anderson, Corey Dillon, Warrick Dunn and …

3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley prepare for earliest matchup ever between 1,300-yard running backs

Associated Press

Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. ___ Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry combined for 395 yards rushing on back-to-back nights at SoFi Stadium as the dynamic playmakers keep proving that investing in running backs can pay off in the right situation. Barkley became the sixth player to have two TD runs of at least …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Saquon Barkley stamps the Eagles as a legitimate Super Bowl contender

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley ran for touchdowns of 70 and 72 yards, putting him in the Eagles franchise record book. The Eagles have reeled off seven straight wins since the bye, including Sunday’s 37-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams, and trail Detroit by one game for the best record in the NFC. Barkley totaled 302 yards from scrimmage in …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

NFL Week 12 takeaways: First running back MVP in over a decade? What’s going on with the Texans? What next for wide-open NFC West?

CNN

CNN — With six weeks of the 2024 NFL season remaining, each result becomes increasingly important for a team’s aspirations. “He’s a bad man.” A victory for Barkley could come hand-in-hand with an Eagles postseason run and bring further hurt to an already struggling Giants season. Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Titans – who were seen as one of the favorites …

3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams are run over as Saquon Barkley sparks an Eagles rout

LA Times

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley runs 70 yards for touchdown on the first play of the second half against the Rams. Also on hand Sunday night at SoFi Stadium were members of the St. Louis Rams’ 1999 Super Bowl championship team, including four Hall of Fame players from an offense known as “The Greatest Show on Turf.” Despite their presence, …

4 months ago

The bungling Bengals are wasting prolific seasons from their biggest stars

Associated Press

Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. Burrow became the second QB in NFL history to lose consecutive starts when throwing for at least 350 yards and three TDs without an interception in a 34-27 loss to the Chargers on Sunday night. The seven previous QBs who threw for at least 3,000 yards and 25 …

4 months ago

Today in Sports - LaDainian Tomlinson rushes for a-then NCAA D1 record 406 yards in one game

Associated Press

Nov. 20 1934 — Busher Jackson scores four third-period goals to power the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Eagles. 1994 — Tisha Venturini scores twice and Angela Kelly, Sarah Dacey and Robin Confer add goals for North Carolina, which beats Notre Dame 5-0 for its ninth consecutive NCAA women’s soccer championship. 1999 — TCU’s …

4 months ago

Ashton Jeanty: Running back makes history as he continues excellent season

CNN

CNN — Running back Ashton Jeanty continued his standout, historic season on Friday, setting a single-season school rushing record and helping No. “He’s the best football player in the country,” Boise State coach Spencer Danielson told reporters after the game. “I know it’s uncommon where your best leader is also your hardest worker and a guy that loves his team …

4 months, 1 week ago

Saquon Barkley runs for 2 TDs, Eagles beat Commanders 26-18 to stretch NFC East lead

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts rolled over, face down, and grabbed his helmet. Hurts ran for the go-ahead score, Saquon Barkley rushed for 146 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns, and the Eagles stretched their lead in the NFC East with a 26-18 win Thursday night over Jayden Daniels and the Commanders. “Really,” coach Nick Sirianni said, “what we talked about at …

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

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4 months, 2 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 …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Return of the veteran RB? Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley and early glimmers of a revival

New York Times

Seven games into Derrick Henry’s first season with the Baltimore Ravens, he leads NFL running backs in scrimmage yards per game. The Philadelphia Eagles’ Saquon Barkley, formerly of the New York Giants, ranks second to Henry in scrimmage yards per game by running backs. Getting what they paid for: Pricey RB upgrades The Eagles, Packers, Texans, Ravens and Vikings are …

5 months ago

Jason Kelce rushes to defend Eagles' Saquon Barkley from Giants fan abuse as running back runs all over old team

Daily Mail

Former Eagles center Jason Kelce defended first-year Philadelphia star Saquon Barkley amid the star running back's scintillating performance against his old team. Former Eagles center Jason Kelce defended first-year Philadelphia star Saquon Barkley amid the star running back's scintillating performance against his old team A phot of this doctored jersey went viral, which is what prompted Kelce to speak out …

5 months 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. …

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