Sunday Night Football did not disappoint. Rams and Eagles played good football but, above all, the game certified Saquon Barkley‘s candidacy for MVP of the season, assuming that we decide to reward an athlete who does not play the role of quarterback.
Number twenty-six signed a monstrous performance by setting a record for the Eagles with 255 rushing yards and another 47 throwing. Irresistible. Like a Chinese drop, down after down, the running back wore down the Los Angeles defense to the point of demolishing it, a bit like he did with all the others throughout the season.
Result: the collapse in the last quarter of those who should have stemmed him and his final explosion with two touchdowns of 70 and 72 yards, exactly at the beginning and practically at the end of the fifteen minutes that closed the match with a victory for Philadelphia.
It was well known that Saquon was strong, but after six seasons at the Giants, which also declined due to some injuries, no one could have predicted a championship like the one he is playing with the Eagles.
A phenomenon that is being talked about throughout the world of football and also sportsmen from other disciplines (see LeBron James) which has pushed the electronic game Madden, as famous in the USA as the PlayStation for football is in Italy, to update the “virtual” player with on the 26th by inserting the stunt – the backward jump – from the match with the Jaguars.
An action that immediately ended up in the merchandising blender complete with t-shirts in real time and which we are re-proposing in the drawing with a super heroic line by Lorenzo Ruggiero, penciled by Marvel USA, exclusively for our column. In short, a gesture that has become iconic.
In short, he broke the balance of yesterday’s meeting in the end.
Some numbers to understand the extent of the test. Barkley totaled 302 yards overall – becoming the 12th player in NFL history to surpass 300 and, as mentioned, the first Eagles player – also becoming the first player in the league with two 70-yard rushing touchdowns in a game Maurice Jones-Drew in 2009.
Barkley leads the NFL for RBs with 1,392 rushing yards, including 7 100-yard rushing games, all this in his first season with Philadelphia after those with the Giants (who let him go…).
“To be honest, I’m not surprised,” Barkley said, after the race. “Of course, I didn’t know I would be so successful with Phila, (but) I’m grateful to be here. I’m grateful for the new beginning. One of the main reasons I wanted to come here is that I felt like this is a place where I could have rewritten my story and shown everyone the kind of player I feel I could be and was destined to be, and it’s working right now.”
Averaging 9.8 yards per rush, Barkley shattered LeSean McCoy’s Eagles franchise records of 217 rushing yards in 2013 and Duce Staley’s 296 total yards in 2000. He also had their best rushing performance ever against the Rams, surpassing DeMarco Murray’s 253 yards for Dallas in 2011.
On a day that saw the hard-fought victories of the Chiefs (over the Cinderella Panthers) and the Vikings (over the Bears who were beaten in overtime) and the confirmation of the strength of the Lions (easy over the Colts), Barkley’s performance is the highlight of the day. And an interesting Ravens-Chargers tonight.
Results
Minnesota 30 CHICAGO 27 (OT)
Tennessee 32 HOUSTON 27
Kansas City 30 CAROLINA 27
Detroit 24 INDIANAPOLIS 6
MIAMI 34 New England 15
Tampa Bay 30 GIANTS 7
Dallas 34 WASHINGTON 26
Denver 29 LAS VEGAS 19
SEATTLE 16 Arizona 6
GREEN BAY 38 San Francisco 10
Philadelphia 37 LA RAMS 20
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## Saquon Barkley: MVP Material?
**World Today News**: Saquon Barkley’s performance on Sunday Night Football has ignited debate about whether a non-quarterback can (and should) be considered for MVP. Is this a trend we’re seeing more of in the NFL?
**Expert**: absolutely, Barkley’s dominance over the Rams further solidifies his candidacy for MVP. It wasn’t just the sheer volume of yards, it was how he completely wore down the Rams defense throughout the game. His explosiveness,especially those two 70+ yard touchdowns,was simply breathtaking.
**WTN**: You mentioned “rewriting his story”.Can you elaborate on Barkley’s journey from the Giants to the Eagles?
**Expert**: Barkley’s time with the Giants was hampered by injuries and the team’s overall struggles. Many doubted his ability to return to his pre-injury form. The Eagles, recognizing his untapped potential, took a chance on him, and it’s paying off tremendously. What we’re seeing is a re-energized Barkley, thriving in a system that
utilizes his strengths.
**WTN**: 302 total yards,breaking a franchise record,leading the league in rushing yards… these are undeniably extraordinary stats. Do you think he deserves to be in the MVP conversation alongside quarterbacks?
**Expert**: While quarterback play remains dominant in the NFL,Barkley’s impact on the Eagles’ success cannot be ignored. His ability to control the clock, generate momentum, and score touchdowns from practically anywhere on the field is game-changing.
**WTN**:
And then there’s the Madden effect.Barkley’s highlight-reel backward jump against the Jaguars was so impactful that it was incorporated into the game. How does this showcase his impact on the sport?
**Expert**: That stunt clearly resonated with fans and gamers alike. It signifies how barkley is transcending the sport. He’s not simply a football player, he’s becoming a cultural icon.
**WTN**: Where do you see Barkley and the Eagles going from here?
**Expert**: The Eagles are looking like a serious Super bowl contender. With Barkley leading the charge, their offense is virtually unstoppable. As long as he remains healthy and maintains this level of play, the sky’s the limit for both Barkley and the Eagles.
