Saquon Barkley has etched his name into the NFL history books by becoming the ninth player to rush for over 2,000 yards in a single season. Barkley reached this milestone during the Philadelphia Eagles' dominant 41-7 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. His 167-yard performance brought his season total to 2,005 yards, placing him in the company of legendary runners like Eric Dickerson and Adrian Peterson [1] [2].

The Philadelphia Eagles have secured the NFC East title following their emphatic win against the Dallas Cowboys. Despite the absence of starting quarterback Jalen Hurts due to a concussion, the Eagles showcased their depth with backup Kenny Pickett stepping up before an injury forced him out of the game. Tanner McKee took over, leading the team to a decisive victory. Barkley's outstanding rushing performance has been pivotal in the Eagles' success, as they now prepare for the playoffs with at least the No. 2 seed assured [1].

With one game remaining, Saquon Barkley is just 100 yards shy of breaking Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record of 2,105 yards set in 1984. The decision on whether Barkley will play in the Eagles' final regular-season game against his former team, the New York Giants, is yet to be made. Resting him could preserve his health for the playoffs, but playing could allow him to surpass this historic milestone. Barkley's performance this season has reignited discussions about the potential for a non-quarterback MVP, a feat last achieved by Adrian Peterson in 2012 [3] [4].