Barkley didn't get another chance at topping 2,105 rushing yards, but he did match Dickerson's historic 1984 season in another area.
In 2024, Barkley was on the verge of surpassing NFL legend Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing yards record. Dickerson holds the record at 2,105 yards, a historic feat he achieved with the Los Angeles Rams in 1984.
Although he won't be playing in the Eagles' season finale on Sunday, running back Saquon Barkley is in attendance at Lincoln Financial Field—and he's rocking a sweet t-shirt during warmups.
Star running backs Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry wasted no time settling into their new homes. Barkley, in his first season with the Philadelphia Eagles, became the ninth running back in NFL history to eclipse the 2,
Eagles fans who ripped the team for resting Saquon Barkley for Week 18 painfully watched the injuries in the Ravens-Browns game.
From Gainwell’s perspective, not much changed for the running backs this year. The unit was still led by coach Jemal Singleton. Gainwell’s role was primarily the same as it has been. Barkley, Gainwell said, “kind of adapted to our culture.”
Teams have devalued the position in recent years, but the best offenses this season have elite backs as their catalysts.
The 2024 fantasy football season is now over. Hopefully, there are many champions among our readers. Before a bunch of you check out until the summer, let’s take a way-too-early look at what the first round of 2025 fantasy drafts might look like.
New York Giants co-owner John Mara joked he was "upset" with Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley over his commercial and talked to him about it on Sunday.
With starters resting, the game itself didn’t provide a ton of exciting moments. However, the CBS broadcast still provided some entertainment.