Saquon Barkley Breaks Eagles' Rushing Record in 22-16 Win, Extends Streak to Nine

Dec 8, 2024, 08:35 PM

Saquon Barkley set the Philadelphia Eagles' single-season rushing record during their 22-16 victory over the Carolina Panthers, surpassing LeSean McCoy's previous mark of 1,607 yards set in 2013. Barkley achieved the milestone on a 9-yard run in the fourth quarter, prompting MVP chants from the crowd at Lincoln Financial Field. He accomplished this feat in just 13 games, amassing over 100 yards for the ninth time this season, which also breaks Wilbert Montgomery's franchise record for 100-yard games in a season. With this performance, Barkley needs 607 yards over the next five games to surpass Eric Dickerson's NFL single-season rushing record of 2,105 yards. The Eagles extended their winning streak to nine games, improving their record to 11-2.