Saquon Barkley’s Magical Season Continues as He Reaches 2,000 Yards Rushing
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley added another milestone to his impressive 2024 season on Sunday, becoming the ninth player in NFL history to rush for 2,000 or more yards in a single season. This achievement came in a dominant 41-7 win over the Dallas Cowboys, which secured the NFC East title for the Eagles.
Barkley finished the game with 167 yards rushing on 31 carries, capping off his 2,005-yard season. This feat has put him in a league of his own, with only eight other players achieving this milestone. The question now is whether the Eagles will allow him to make a run at Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record of 2,105 yards, which he set in 1984.
The decision lies with head coach Nick Sirianni, who may choose to rest his star running back in the final game of the season. With a playoff berth already secured, the team’s decision will be heavily scrutinized throughout the week.
Barkley’s impressive season has featured 13 rushing touchdowns and two receiving touchdowns, as well as 276 receiving yards on 31 catches. This performance has solidified him as a top contender for the Offensive Player of the Year award.
In his highly anticipated return to MetLife Stadium, the place he called home for six seasons before joining the Eagles, Barkley rushed for 176 yards earlier in the season. His decision to join the Eagles has proven to be a wise one, and he has become a key player in the team’s offense.
