Can Saquon Barkley Break the NFL Single-Season Rushing Record in Just Four Games?
Saquon Barkley needs 483 yards in the last four games to break the NFL rushing record set in 1984, making for an exciting finish to the season.
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Philadelphia: So, Saquon Barkley is on a mission! He’s gunning for Eric Dickerson’s NFL rushing record, and he’s got a real shot at it. Right now, he’s racked up 1,623 rushing yards this season. The record? A whopping 2,105 yards from way back in 1984.
To break that record, Barkley needs 483 more yards in the last four games. That’s about 121 yards per game, but he’s been averaging 125 yards this season. Not too shabby, right?
The Eagles have some interesting matchups coming up. They’ll face the Steelers at home, then head to Washington, and finish with two home games against the Cowboys and Giants. The Steelers have a solid defense, but the other teams? They’re not so great at stopping the run, which could work in Barkley’s favor.
Imagine if he goes into the last game against the Giants needing just a few yards to break the record! That would be epic, especially since the Giants let him go in free agency. It would be a huge moment for him.
But there’s a twist. If the Eagles secure the No. 2 seed in the NFC, they might rest their starters in the last game. Still, Coach Nick Sirianni might want to give Barkley a shot at the record, even if it’s just for a little while. And you know Giants fans won’t be thrilled if he breaks the record in an Eagles jersey!