The quarterback runs too much, which takes away carries from the backs and puts him at risk — the key factors in Barkley's failed pursuit.

Saquon Barkley appears set to sit out the Eagles' final regular-season game Sunday, denying the star his chance at breaking Eric Dickerson’s NFL single-season rushing record.

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley will sit out the season finale to stay healthy for the playoffs, which means Eric Dickerson will remain the NFL's single-season rushing record holder.

With painful memories of last season's collapse still fresh, Johnson supports prioritizing team health over Barkley's pursuit of Eric Dickerson's rushing record.

When Saquon Barkley first faced the Giants in October, he was downright unstoppable. The Eagles star ran for 176 yards and a touchdown on only 17 carries against his former team, frustrating the MetLife Stadium crowd in his homecoming.

Dickerson broke O.J. Simpson's previous rushing yards record in 1984, almost a decade after the former Heisman Trophy winner set his mark. Now, 40 years after Dickerson's incredible feat, Barkley has the chance to make his own history... and hopefully the Eagles give him that chance.

Saquon Barkley has had a miraculous 2024 season with the Philadelphia Eagles and fans have been feverishly speculating whether he will break Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record. However, according to the running back, he's not all that concerned about it.

On top of that even further, there is a chance that Eagles superstar running back Saquon Barkley can make history in Week 18. Barkley already became the ninth running back to join the 2,000-yard rushing club.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson defends his stance amid criticism, addressing comments on Saquon Barkley’s pursuit of the single-season rushing record.

NFL Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson can breathe easy knowing his single-season rushing record will remain intact for at least another year. The Philadelphia Eagles have announced they'll rest star running back Saquon Barkley in their regular-season finale against the New York Giants,

Perhaps the added 'comma' will help ease the hurt feelings. Saquon Barkley has cashed in this season and still has a shot at earning even more cash.