Even though Saquon Barkley has a chance to break Eric Dickerson's rushing record, Philadelphia is resting him and other starters. Find out why.
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.
The dynamic one-two punch of Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley have propelled the Eagles to their NFC East-leading 12-3 record. But they weren't able to win consistently — and become the NFL 's best rushing attack this season — without the help from their offensive lineman, who were gifted by the two stars with a unique present.
Saquon Barkley traded his No. 26 jersey for a T-shirt that celebrated his 2,000 yards rushing this season and Jalen Hurts remained sidelined with a concussion. The list of Philadelphia Eagles players who sat out the regular-season finale against the New York Giants read like a Pro Bowl roster.
Tonya Johnson talked about her son's backward leap and his halted pursuit of the NFL's single-season rushing record.
And yet, in quarters since, the Eagles have gotten surprisingly good play from their other quarterbacks, Kenny Pickett and Tanner McKee, with the former playing well enough to win in Week 16 and Week 17 outside of an insane Jaylen Daniels comeback and the latter turning in five incredible quarters to close out the regular season.
The Eagles are coming in as 4.5-point favorites over the Packers for the opening Wild Card Round of the NFL Playoffs.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, along with running back Saquon Barkley, teamed up to gift their offensive lineman all golf carts for the holiday season. The sides of the golf carts all had the players' names and numbers on them.
At 14-3 and winners of 12 of their past 13 games, the Philadelphia Eagles are absolutely a top-flight Super Bowl contender as we head into the NFL
Kenny Pickett remains questionable as Jalen Hurts is set to miss his second-straight game. Heading into Week 18, the Philadelphia Eagles are going to look very different from the juggernaut that won 13 of their last 16 games heading into the regular season finale.
Saquon Barkley’s former Penn State teammate curated pregame looks to fit his franchise-record-shattering season.