The Philadelphia Eagles are locked within the No. 2 seed, so, from a workforce standpoint, Sunday afternoon in opposition to the New York Giants is kind of actually meaningless.
However, from a private standpoint, Saquon Barkley has an opportunity to rewrite the historical past books.
Barkley is 101 yards away from surpassing Eric Dickerson because the NFL’s single-season speeding king after operating for 167 yards this previous weekend.
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Philadelphia Eagles operating again Saquon Barkley, #26, runs the ball in opposition to the Dallas Cowboys in the course of the second half of an NFL soccer recreation on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
With one other dominant efficiency, Barkley grew to become the ninth participant to hurry for two,000 yards in a single season – much more impressively is that he did it in 16 video games.
The file, in fact, would are available a Week 17 recreation, so arguments might be had about its legitimacy.
However, it’s definitely on the minds of the Eagles and head coach Nick Sirianni, who’ve a choice to make: private objectives or what advantages the workforce.
Well, Sirianni mentioned on Tuesday that he would talk about the choice with nearly everybody within the constructing.
Philadelphia Eagles operating again Saquon Barkley, #26, runs with the ball in opposition to the Baltimore Ravens in the course of the second half of an NFL soccer recreation on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
“I’ll speak to our workers, I’ll speak to the gamers, I’ll speak to [general manager] Howie [Roseman], I’ll speak to Mr. Lurie. I’ll speak to all people to strive and ensure I’m making one of the best determination for the soccer workforce,” Sirianni mentioned to 94WIP radio in Philly on Tuesday throughout his weekly interview with 94WIP radio in Philadelphia.
“What’s one of the best factor for the workforce, after which additionally, what’s one of the best issues for the people going for the file?”
In 2021, Sirianni rested most of his starters besides DeVonta Smith, who was going for the rookie receiving yards file, which he bought.
“Every scenario is somewhat completely different. Not saying by hook or by crook or how that is going to play out and even that I decided but.”
In an added sense of irony, it might clearly be a candy feeling for Barkley to interrupt the file in opposition to the workforce who opted to not re-sign him after six seasons within the G-Men, who are 3-13 however misplaced themselves the No. 1 choose this weekend.
Over the weekend, Cam Ward broke the FBS file for profession landing passes after which didn’t play within the second half.
Philadelphia Eagles operating again Saquon Barkley, #26, scores in the course of the second half of an NFL soccer recreation in opposition to the Washington Commanders on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Barkley mentioned on Sunday that he will probably be wonderful with regardless of the determination is.
“I got here right here to do one thing particular. Breaking a file is particular,” Barkley mentioned, “however I desire a banner up there. I feel all of us do.”
Barkley has 2,005 speeding yards on the season, averaging 125.3 yards per recreation. He has run for not less than 100 yards in 11 video games this season.
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