When Corey Clement first met Saquon Barkley, he noticed something in his eyes. It was Dec. 3, 2016, and the two running backs were facing off in the Big Ten championship game. Barkley was playing for Penn State and Clement was playing for the University of Wisconsin.
The Philadelphia Eagles are on their way to booking their spot in Super Bowl LIX, as they hold a 48-23 lead over the Washington Commanders in the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship Game. Saquon Barkley has been phenomenal once again, and his strong play led to a strong take from Dallas Cowboys superstar Micah Parsons.
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.
Saquon Barkley ran 60 yards for a touchdown on the Philadelphia Eagles’ first play, and he finished with 118 yards and three scores as the Eagles romped into the Super Bowl with a record-setting 55-23 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday in the NFC Championship Game.
The NFL's financial landscape is being assessed through awards for the 12th straight year on CBSSports.com now that the Super Bowl LIX matchup is set. These awards differ from the traditional NFL honors because they are from an economic perspective emphasizing 2024 veteran acquisitions.
Containing Saquon Barkley for an entire game is extremely difficult, and the Commanders are cognizant of the challenges the Eagles RB poses.
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Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow and Saquon Barkley are finalists for The Associated Press 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year awards.
The Washington Commanders have been gashed by the run game in 2024, allowing 138.9 rush yards per game. Saquon Barkley averaged 129.3 rushing yards in 18 games, including playoffs.
Saquon Barkley is already in the record books thanks to his illustrious debut for the Philadelphia Eagles, becoming just the ninth player in NFL history to eclipse 2,000 rushing yards in a season this year.