Eagles running back Saquon Barkley has eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards and is now in position to accomplish a personal best.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley hit the four-digit plateau during Thursday Night Football and Philly’s matchup against the Washington Commanders. He has exceeded 1,000 rushing yards for the fourth time in his seven-year NFL career.
An eight-yard carry in the first quarter netted Barkley 1,004 yards at the time, and he became the franchise’s second player to reach 1000+ rushing yards through the first 10 games of an NFL season. Eagles Hall-of-Famer LeSean McCoy accomplished that same feat in 2011.
Saquon finished the night with 146 rushing yards. That placed him in position to reach a career milestone.
Saquon Barkley is only 176 yards shy of producing his highest rushing yards total in a single season.
The trade heard worldwide became one of the greatest moves the Eagles have made in recent seasons. Despite the drama seen between rival fan bases after Philly’s acquisition of Saquon Barkley, the running back has proven his worth weekly.
Joining the Giants in 2018 as the second overall pick, he finished the season with acclaim. He provided New York with the spark the team was in desperate need of.
With 261 carries and 1,307 rushing yards, Barkley became the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and earned his first trip to the Pro Bowl.
A season-ending injury in 2020 led to uncertainty. Many were worried about whether Barkley could be effective when he returned. His best season came in 2022 when he notched 1,312 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Some whispered that there was danger in Philadelphia acquiring him. He was older. He has seen injuries, but, so far so good. Alongside AJ Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Dallas Goedert, Barkley and Co. have become one of the league’s best offenses.
The Eagles’ 26-18 victory on Thursday Night Football against Washington was a two-touchdown performance. With 1,137 rushing yards, he has eclipsed that plateau four times (2018, 2019, 2022, 2024), but this is the fastest he’s ever gotten there.
He averages 113.7 yards per game this season. He’s on pace to exceed 1,932 rushing yards, but we’re hoping for a spot on the NFL’s 2,000-yard club. Let’s not forget. He’s also been used as a strong receiver, becoming a huge threat with his hands and feet.
Can he do it? We have seven games left on the Eagles’ schedule to find out if he can.