Saquon Barkley's “ minor injury ” may have played a major role in the Eagles running back losing ground in his pursuit of Eric Dickerson's season rushing record.
's “ minor injury ” may have played a major role in the Eagles running back losing ground in his pursuit of Eric Dickerson's season rushing record.
Barkley needs 418 yards over the final three games — just over 139 yards per game — to break Dickerson’s record. The 27-year-old Barkley has surpassed that total five times this season. Barkley might enjoy the delicious twist of setting the record against his old team, the Giants — but surely not the 17th-game asterisk that would come with the total.
Under general manager Howie Roseman, the Eagles generally had been loath to use high draft picks or valuable salary cap space on a running back.Barkley has been a workhorse this season and worked a heavy load in New York — when he was healthy. Barkley only twice played in 16 games with the Giants. Barkley ran for 146 yards and two TDs in November against Washington and 176 yards and a touchdown in his first career game against the Giants. He ran for only 66 yards against Dallas.
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