Barkley wasn't given the chance to top Dickerson's single-season rushing record. But there are two long-standing playoff rushing records Barkley could break Sunday against the Commanders.
Many NFL bettors backed Saquon Barkley to score a touchdown vs. the Packers. He had a chance to do so at the end of the game but slid down instead.
Saquon Barkley has enjoyed a career year in his first season with the Philadelphia Eagles. His 2,005 yards rushing were an Eagles record and only 101 yards shy of Eric Dickerson’s season record.
It's pretty hard to have a better start to a game that Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley did in the NFC Championship game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday afternoon. With his first two touches of the day,
Saquon Barkley rushed for 119 yards and Philadelphia's defense picked off Jordan Love three times en route to a 22-10 victory for the Eagles, who advanced to the divisional round
Saquon Barkley is certainly more than capable of setting a new rushing yards record in a season in the NFC championship. So far this postseason, he's averaging 162 rushing yards per game.
Saquon Barkley called game. He just didn't need the exclamation point to go with the victory.  The Philadelphia Eagles were holding a 22-10 lead over the Green Bay Packers with 1:11 left. All Philadelphia needed was a first down to go in victory formation.
Saquon Barkley was all class late in Saturday's Wild Card game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers. The Eagles had the game all but
New York Giants owner John Mara told GM Joe Schoen how he felt if Saquon Barkley signed in Philadelphia. Here's what he said.
Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. implored his unit to remain disciplined and contain Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, who immediately made them pay on Sunday
Although the Eagles called 34 rushing plays compared to just 21 pass attempts, quarterback Jalen Hurts played his part as well. He was efficient through the air (13-for-21, 131 yards), distributing touchdown passes to wideout Jahan Dotson and tight end Dallas Goedert.