Saquon Barkley slowed by ‘minor’ injury, loses ground in pursuit of Dickerson’s record
2 weeks, 2 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 Philadelphia’s 27-13 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Barkley remained the NFL rushing leader with 1,688 yards — though he lost ground in pursuit of record holder Eric Dickerson and his 2,105 yards for the Los Angeles Rams in 1984. Barkley needs 418 yards over the final three games — just over 139 yards per game — to break Dickerson’s record.

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Resting or playing running back Saquon Barkley is a tougher decision than it seems for Eagles
22 hours, 16 minutes 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 …

Saquon Barkley becomes ninth running back to rush for 2,000 yards in a season
2 days, 15 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’
6 days, 17 hours 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 …

Eagles can clinch the NFC East by beating the Commanders, but home field matters more to them
1 week, 5 days ago

Eagles can clinch the NFC East by beating the Commanders, but home field matters more to them

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — Saquon Barkley has yet to win a division title since entering the NFL and thinks it would be cool if he and the Philadelphia Eagles could accomplish that. It’s not a myth about the energy and vibe you have playing at home.” Riding a franchise-record 10-game winning streak into their game Sunday at the Washington Commanders, Barkley …

Steelers have stopped just about everybody this year. Up next: ‘Mr. Barkley’
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Steelers have stopped just about everybody this year. Up next: ‘Mr. Barkley’

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin started going down the checklist of the myriad ways Saquon Barkley can beat you. “He’s got top-end speed,” Tomlin said of the Philadelphia Eagles star and NFL’s leading rusher. Barkley’s reverse hurdle against Jacksonville earlier this season went viral, leading the makers of the “Madden NFL” video game series to incorporate it into an update the …

Saquon Barkley is chasing Eric Dickerson’s NFL season rushing record. Can he do it?
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Saquon Barkley sets Eagles season rushing record and has Dickerson’s NFL mark in his sights
3 weeks, 2 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
3 weeks, 5 days 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
3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

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

Saquon Barkley stamps the Eagles as a legitimate Super Bowl contender
1 month 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 …

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 …

Rams are run over as Saquon Barkley sparks an Eagles rout
1 month, 1 week 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, …

Barkley's Acrobatics Take Center Stage as Eagles Dominate Four Straight Games
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1 month, 3 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
1 month, 4 weeks 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 …

Return of the veteran RB? Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley and early glimmers of a revival
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Saquon Barkley rushes for 176 yards, Eagles’ defense thrives in win vs. Giants: Key takeaways
2 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 stars late on as Philadelphia Eagles beat New Orleans Saints
3 months, 1 week ago

Saquon Barkley stars late on as Philadelphia Eagles beat New Orleans Saints

The Independent  

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Saquon Barkley mercilessly mocked by NFL fans after critical error cost Philadelphia game against Falcons
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Saquon Barkley mercilessly mocked by NFL fans after critical error cost Philadelphia game against Falcons

Daily Mail  

NFL fans - especially Giants fans - mocked Saquon Barkley on Monday night after the Eagles running back made a costly error in his team's loss to the Falcons. Saquon Barkley committed a critical drop for the Eagles on Monday Night Football The running back was mercilessly mocked by Giants fans after the Falcons beat the Eagles Costly drop! And …

Saquon Barkley tries for another dominant effort in Eagles’ home opener against Atlanta
3 months, 2 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 …

Barkley scores 3 TDs as Eagles beat Packers 34-29 in Brazil. Packers’ Love injured in final minute
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Barkley scores 3 TDs as Eagles beat Packers 34-29 in Brazil. Packers’ Love injured in final minute

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Saquon Barkley has been practicing the art of positive thinking since switching teams for the first time in his career. Barkley scored three touchdowns Friday night in the first NFL game in South America and led the Eagles to a 34-29 victory over the Green Bay Packers, who lost quarterback Jordan Love to an injury in the …

Kirk Cousins chooses Atlanta, Saquon Barkley goes to Philly on a busy first day of NFL free agency
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Kirk Cousins chooses Atlanta, Saquon Barkley goes to Philly on a busy first day of NFL free agency

Associated Press  

Kirk Cousins is heading to the Falcons. Barkley bolted New York for NFC East rival Philadelphia, agreeing on a three-year, $37.75 million deal with $26 million guaranteed, a person familiar with the contract told the AP. FILE - New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley runs for a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of an NFL …

Running back Saquon Barkley is doubtful for Monday night’s game against Seattle, New York Giants say
1 year, 3 months ago

Running back Saquon Barkley is doubtful for Monday night’s game against Seattle, New York Giants say

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Star running back Saquon Barkley has been listed as doubtful for the New York Giants’ game against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night because of a sprained right ankle. Barkley practiced on a limited basis Saturday for the third straight day and coach Brian Daboll listed him as doubtful on the final injury report. “We’ll see …

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 …

Saquon Barkley playing hard to get with Giants, holding out for long-term deal
1 year, 8 months ago

Saquon Barkley playing hard to get with Giants, holding out for long-term deal

Hindustan Times  

Saquon Barkley, the running back for the New York Giants, has reportedly refused to sign his one-year franchise tender while holding out for a long-term deal. According to ESPN, Barkley is seeking a contract worth around $14 million per season, rejecting an offer of $12 million per season from the Giants in November. New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley …

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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