Saquon Barkley is not playing against the Giants, and his season ends with 2,005 rushing yards, 100 shy of Eric Dickerson's NFL single-season record.
Barkley won the NFL’s rushing title with 2,005 yards in just 16 games. He became just the ninth player in league history to rush for at least 2,000 yards and fell 105 yards short of Eric Dickerson’s single season rushing record (2,105).
Saquon Barkley exceeded expectations in his first year as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles franchise. Through 16 games, Barkley amassed 2,005 rushing yards — earning him the crown as this year's NFL rushing champion.
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Saquon Barkley’s pursuit of Eric Dickerson’s 40-year-old rushing record could get grounded by his coach. Nick Sirianni’s decision is more difficult than it seems.
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Barkley currently sits at 2,005 yards, meaning he’d need just 101 more to eclipse Dickerson. Adding to the drama, Barkley played for the woeful Giants for six seasons before his former team allowed him to walk away from New York in the spring.
The Philadelphia Eagles are resting Saquon Barkley, meaning he won't get any rushing yards today against the New York Giants and won't break Dickerson's record.