Saquon Barkley is chasing Eric Dickerson’s rushing record in the NFL. With 1,499 yards in twelve games, he is right on track. Can Barkley break the 40-year-old record?
Saquon Barkley, the running back of the Philadelphia Eagles, is causing a sensation in the current NFL season. He was instrumental in his team’s Week 13 victory with an impressive 25-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens. Barkley has already accumulated 1,499 rushing yards this season and is on pace to break Eric Dickerson’s rushing record, which has stood since 1984. Dickerson’s record of 2,105 yards has stood untouched for nearly four decades, and only eight players have ever reached the 2,000-yard mark.
Barkley has averaged 124.9 yards per game through the first 12 games. To break Dickerson’s record, he will need to average 121.4 yards in the remaining games. One advantage for Barkley: The current NFL season consists of 17 games, while Dickerson set his record in a 16-game season. The Eagles are betting big on Barkley’s running prowess after signing him in free agency. The offensive line, consisting of Lane Johnson, Landon Dickerson and Jordan Mailata, has contributed significantly to Barkley’s success by switching to a run-oriented offense.
Barkley’s impressive achievements
Eric Dickerson totaled 1,452 yards in his first 12 games of the 1984 season, while Barkley has 1,499 yards after twelve games. This puts Barkley 47 yards ahead of Dickerson’s value. In the eighth week of the current season, Barkley’s 925 yards even matched Dickerson’s total from 1984. The question of whether Barkley can break the record remains exciting. He would currently have 2,123 yards at the end of the season – if it holds up.
Barkley and the Eagles face difficult tasks in the remaining games of the season. The Steelers, known for their strong run defense, could be a tough nut to crack. But Barkley has already shown that he can shine against strong opponents. The Commanders, who have had trouble against the run in the past, could also accommodate Barkley. Whether Barkley can ultimately break the record will be seen in the final games of the season. The NFL world is looking forward to his achievements and the opportunity to make history.
