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Saquon Barkley Ties Unique NFL Single-Season TD Record, Makes Serious Case for MVP

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The Philadelphia Eagles took an early 21-7 lead over the Washington Commanders in the first quarter. Although Jalen Hurts was ruled out with a concussion, the Eagles‘ offense has remained hot.

Saquon Barkley turned heads in the first quarter, as the 27-year-old running back quickly recorded 109 rushing yards and two touchdowns off of just seven attempts. He capped off the first quarter with a 68-yard rushing touchdown.

The superstar running back has had a magnificent season so far, as he’s on pace to become just the ninth player in league history to surpass the 2,000 rushing yard mark in a single season. On Sunday, Barkley tied a unique record single-season touchdown record, giving him a serious case for the MVP award.

That 68-yard touchdown run was Barkley’s fourth score from 60+ yards out this season. He tied Jim Brown and Adrian Peterson as the only running backs to ever accomplish that feat in a single season, according to NFL researcher Tony Holzman-Escarno. Both Brown (1963) and Peterson (2012) won the MVP award in their respective seasons.

After the Week 16 matchup against the Commanders, the Eagles have two games remaining on the schedule. They’ll take on the Dallas Cowboys in Week 17 then end the regular season in a home game against the New York Giants.

That gives Barkley the remainder of Sunday’s contest and two more games to surpass 2,000+ rushing yards and break his tied record with Brown and Peterson. If he can do that, then the Eagles’ star could be a serious candidate to win the MVP award with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson in the mix as well.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley

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Entering Week 16, Barkley had recorded 1,688 rushing yards and 13 total touchdowns. He began the Commanders game needing 312 yards to surpass 2,000 rushing yards this season.

Once Sunday’s contest is concluded, Barkley will be substantially closer to making NFL history. Especially considering he already racked up over 100 yards rushing in the first quarter against Washington.

 

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