How Eagles RB vs. Cowboys

On December 30, 2024By Littum

The Philadelphia Eagles‘ push for the playoffs appears to have ended with the Eagles’ seed all but assured.

Running back Saquon Barkley’s rushing attempts may be limited over the next two weeks. The restrictions could cause him to miss the NFL single-season record.

However, the Eagles still need to clinch the NFC East title, and Barkley still has the opportunity to play a big game as the Eagles face the rival Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. The Cowboys have one of the worst rushing defenses in the NFL.

Saquon Barkley stats: A look at his 2024 season so far

Barkley has rushed for 1,838 yards in 15 games this season. He set the Eagles’ single-season rushing record in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers on December 8, tying LeSean McCoy’s record of 1,607 yards in 2013. He also tied Wilbert Montgomery’s record for most 100-yard games in a season with his ninth of the season.

Barkley crossed the 2,000 total-yard mark last Sunday, finishing with 2,114. He is the fourth Eagles to cross 2,000 yards, the others being:

Wilbert Montgomery – 2,006 yards in 1979
Brian Westbrook – 2,014 yards in 2014
LeSean McCoy – 2,146 yards in 2013

With Barkley’s 68-yard touchdown run, he tied an NFL record with his fourth 60-plus-yard touchdown run in a season, tying Adrian Peterson and Jim Brown.

Who holds the NFL single season record?

Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson rushed for a record 2,105 yards in 1984 while playing for the Los Angeles Rams.

How many yards does Saquon Barkley need to set the NFL record?

To break the record, Barkley needs 267 yards over the last two games of the season.

After 15 games, Barkley is averaging 122.5 yards per carry. match. He should average about 133.5 yards per carry. game over the last two games to break the record.

Here’s how Barkley fared against the Cowboys.

Barkley doesn’t touch the ball in the first series

Philadelphia took off on the Eagles’ first offensive series of the game and went three-and-out. Barkley didn’t touch the ball on the first drive.

The Eagles are turning to Saquon Barkley

Barkley carried the ball three times on the next drive, going nine yards. However, the Eagles failed to gain a first down and punted.

Barkley closed the first quarter with nine yards rushing.

Saquon Barkley Tracker: 5 carries, 17 yards; 1 reception, 7 yards