The star running back was named the organization's Offensive Player of the Year, but he wasn't the only Eagles player to be recognized.
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.
The Washington Commanders have been gashed by the run game in 2024, allowing 138.9 rush yards per game. Saquon Barkley averaged 129.3 rushing yards in 18 games, including playoffs.
Philadelphia Eagles' Saquon Barkley is on the verge of breaking Terrell Davis' single-season rushing record as he prepares to face the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship game. With 2,329 rushing yards this season,
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley sat out Week 18 instead of going for the NFL's regular-season rushing record.
Barkley’s chance to lead the Eagles into Super Bowl LIX and add to one of the all-time great seasons by a free agent who changed teams arrives at 3 p.m. Sunday when the Commanders visit Lincoln Financial Field in the NFC Championship game.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley missed out on the rushing record, but he could break an even bigger NFL record against the Commanders.
The Associated Press has named Barkley a finalist for the MVP and the league’s Offensive Player of the Year awards.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley has a chance to make more NFL history when he returns to the field on Sunday against the Washington Commanders. The NFL highlighted as much while teasing the NFC Championship game between the two teams.