PHILADELPHIA — Eagles operating again Saquon Barkley on Sunday grew to become simply the ninth participant in NFL historical past to hurry for two,000 yards in a single season.
The accomplishment got here within the fourth quarter of a 41-7 victory over the Dallas Cowboys that clinched the NFC East division title for the Eagles.
The teaching employees determined to maintain Barkley within the recreation within the fourth quarter regardless of Philadelphia being nicely forward. He was handed the ball on 5 straight performs, the final being a 23-yard scamper down the left facet that put him over 2,000 yards.
Barkley trotted to the sideline and acquired a pat on the top from lineman Mekhi Becton and a hug from offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. Coach Nick Sirianni then known as timeout, permitting the remainder of his teammates to swarm Barkley and supply their congratulations whereas the followers broke into “MVP” chants.
Barkley was changed within the lineup by Kenneth Gainwell. He completed with 167 yards on 31 carries. He is now simply 101 yards away from breaking Eric Dickerson’s single-season dashing file (2,105 yards). It’s debatable whether or not Barkley may have an opportunity to chase Dickerson within the regular-season finale in opposition to the New York Giants, because the Eagles have secured the NFC East and the probabilities of claiming the No. 1 seed remains to be a protracted shot.
This recreation additionally marked Barkley’s eleventh with 100 rush yards this season, probably the most by any participant of their first season with a crew in NFL historical past.
