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In a remarkable achievement, Eagles running back Saquon Barkley became the ninth player in NFL history to rush for over 2,000 yards in a single season during a Week 17 game against the Dallas Cowboys. Despite the Eagles leading comfortably, the coaching staff kept Barkley in the game, allowing him to reach this milestone with a 23-yard run. He finished the game with 167 rushing yards, bringing him closer to breaking Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record.
- Saquon Barkley is now just 101 yards away from breaking the single-season rushing record.
- Barkley's 11 games with 100 rushing yards this season is a record for a player's first season with a team.
Saquon Barkley | RB
Breakout
Week 17
31 carries
167 rush yards
0- Barkley rushed for 2,000 yards in a single season, becoming only the ninth player in NFL history to do so.
- He finished with 167 rushing yards on 31 carries in the game against the Cowboys.
Philadelphia Eagles
- The Eagles have secured the NFC East title.
- Barkley's performance has solidified the team's offensive strength heading into the playoffs.