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.
Barkley needs 98 yards to set a record that rarely gets talked about. He also needs two more victories to get a Super Bowl ring.
Saquon Barkley may have come up short of Eric Dickerson's single-season regular-season rushing record, but has a chance to set a new regular-season+postseason record in Sunday's NFC Championship Game between the Eagles and Washington Commanders.
The two best rushing seasons in NFL history belong to Denver Broncos legend Terrell Davis. Including the postseason, Davis rushed for 2,331 yards in 1997, setting a single-season NFL record on his way to a Super Bowl win.
Former Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis had the best rushing season in NFL history when he totaled 2,331 yards in 1997 (regular season and postseason included). One year later, Davis broke his own record by rushing for 2,
Saquon Barkley didn't get an opportunity to break Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record, but he's inching closer to a different historical mark.
Saquon Barkley sprinted 60 yards for a touchdown on his first carry of the NFC championship game and the Eagles running back had a 4-yard scoring run on his second carry to roaring “MVP
Philadelphia Eagles superstar running back Saquon Barkley and his family celebrate their NFC Championship win over the Washington Commanders.
This NFL season has come together as the finest in Saquon Barkley's seven-year career, with the Super Bowl just one win away.
As it turns out, Saquon Barkley was exactly what the Philadelphia Eagles were missing. After hitting free agency, Barkley quickly signed a contract with the Eag
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni offered no update on left guard Landon Dickerson's knee injury, because he doesn't have to.
Saquon Barkley sprinted 60 yards for a touchdown on his first carry of the NFC championship game and the Eagles running back never looked back.