The Philadelphia Eagles are locked within the No. 2 seed, so, from a staff standpoint, Sunday afternoon towards the New York Giants is kind of actually meaningless.
Nevertheless, from a private standpoint, Saquon Barkley has an opportunity to rewrite the historical past books.
Barkley is 101 yards away from surpassing Eric Dickerson because the NFL’s single-season speeding king after working for 167 yards this previous weekend.
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Philadelphia Eagles working again Saquon Barkley, #26, runs the ball towards the Dallas Cowboys through the second half of an NFL soccer recreation on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 in Philadelphia. (AP Picture/Matt Slocum)
With one other dominant efficiency, Barkley turned the ninth participant to hurry for two,000 yards in a single season – much more impressively is that he did it in 16 video games.
The report, in fact, would are available a Week 17 recreation, so arguments may be had about its legitimacy.
Nevertheless, it’s unquestionably on the minds of the Eagles and head coach Nick Sirianni, who’ve a choice to make: private objectives or what advantages the staff.
Properly, Sirianni mentioned on Tuesday that he would focus on the choice with nearly everybody within the constructing.
Philadelphia Eagles working again Saquon Barkley, #26, runs with the ball towards the Baltimore Ravens through the second half of an NFL soccer recreation on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 in Baltimore. (AP Picture/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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“I am going to discuss to our workers, I am going to discuss to the gamers, I am going to discuss to [general manager] Howie [Roseman], I am going to discuss to Mr. Lurie. I am going to discuss to all people to attempt and ensure I am making one of the best choice for the soccer staff,” Sirianni mentioned to 94WIP radio in Philly on Tuesday throughout his weekly interview with 94WIP radio in Philadelphia.
“What’s one of the best factor for the staff, after which additionally, what’s one of the best issues for the people going for the report?”
In 2021, Sirianni rested most of his starters besides DeVonta Smith, who was going for the rookie receiving yards report, which he obtained.
“Each scenario is somewhat totally different. Not saying by hook or by crook or how that is going to play out and even that I decided but.”
In an added sense of irony, it will clearly be a candy feeling for Barkley to interrupt the report towards the staff who opted to not re-sign him after six seasons within the G-Males, who’re 3-13 however misplaced themselves the No. 1 choose this weekend.
Over the weekend, Cam Ward broke the FBS report for profession landing passes after which didn’t play within the second half.
Philadelphia Eagles working again Saquon Barkley, #26, scores through the second half of an NFL soccer recreation towards the Washington Commanders on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 in Philadelphia. (AP Picture/Matt Slocum)
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Barkley mentioned on Sunday that he can be effective with regardless of the choice is.
“I got here right here to do one thing particular. Breaking a report is particular,” Barkley mentioned, “however I desire a banner up there. I believe all of us do.”
Barkley has 2,005 speeding yards on the season, averaging 125.3 yards per recreation. He has run for no less than 100 yards in 11 video games this season.
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