Fri Dec 27 17:40:00 UTC 2024: ## Eagles’ Barkley on Verge of NFL Rushing Record, 40-Year-Old Mark in Jeopardy
**Philadelphia, PA** – Saquon Barkley, the Philadelphia Eagles running back, is on the cusp of rewriting NFL history. With just two games remaining in the regular season, Barkley is within striking distance of breaking Eric Dickerson’s longstanding single-season rushing record of 2,105 yards, a mark that has stood for 40 years.
Barkley needs 268 yards to surpass Dickerson’s record, set in 1984. He’s also just 162 yards shy of becoming the ninth player to eclipse the 2,000-yard rushing mark in a single season.
Dickerson, in an interview with the Los Angeles Times, expressed his reluctance to see his record fall, but conceded that if anyone were to do it, Barkley would be a worthy successor. He praised Barkley’s skill and toughness, while also highlighting the importance of a strong offensive line and a winning team environment. Dickerson pointed to his own career, noting that even he wouldn’t have achieved his success without the support of his team.
The irony is not lost on anyone that Barkley could potentially break the record against his former team, the New York Giants, in the Eagles’ final regular season game. Dickerson himself commented on the potential for a “slap in the face” to the Giants organization if Barkley achieved the feat against them. The Eagles will first face the Dallas Cowboys before their final game against the Giants. The football world watches with bated breath to see if Barkley can achieve this remarkable feat.
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