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 during 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 with 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 football world and also by athletes from other disciplines (see LeBron James) which has pushed the electronic game Madden, as famous in the USA as the football PlayStation 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 real-time t-shirts 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. A gesture that has become iconic, in short.
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
#NFL #recordbreaking #Barkley #stunts #Eagles #Madden
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## Saquon Barkley: The MVP Case for a Dominant Running Back
**[World today News] – [November 27, 2024]** – Saquon Barkley’s electrifying performance against the Rams on Sunday Night Football has reignited the MVP conversation, highlighting a growing debate: can a non-quarterback win the league’s most prestigious individual award?
Joining us today to discuss Barkley’s phenomenal season and the implications for the MVP race is [Name], a prominent football analyst and former [Position/Team] player.
**World Today News:** [Name], Barkley was unstoppable against the Rams. 255 rushing yards, two touchdowns, including those unbelievable 70 and 72-yard runs – is this performance indicative of a season-long trend or a one-off explosion?
**[Name]:** While barkley has always shown flashes of brilliance, his performance against the Rams was truly special. It wasn’t just the numbers, it was the power, the elusiveness, the sheer determination he displayed. This wasn’t a fluke – Barkley has been consistently dominant all season.
This season, barkley leads the NFL in rushing yards for running backs with 1,392, along with seven 100-yard rushing games. He’s rewritten the narrative surrounding his career, proving his doubters wrong after a difficult stint with the Giants.
**World Today News:** The MVP award historically favors quarterbacks. Do you think Barkley has a legitimate chance to break that trend?
**[Name]:** Absolutely. Barkley’s impact on this Eagles team is undeniable. He’s the driving force behind their offensive success, a true game-changer. And let’s not forget, he’s doing this in a league increasingly dominated by passing offenses.
The question is, will voters recognize the value he brings?
**World Today news:** Can you elaborate on that? What are the biggest hurdles Barkley faces in his MVP bid?
**[Name]:** There’s still the inherent bias towards quarterbacks. They frequently enough get the lion’s share of the credit for a team’s success.Additionally, quarterbacks have
the benefit of gaudy passing statistics, which tend to grab headlines.
For Barkley to win, he needs to continue his dominance, put up impressive numbers,
and most importantly, lead the Eagles to a deep playoff run.
**World Today News:** Barkley’s signature move – thatSpectacular backward jump – has become
a cultural phenomenon.Tell us about
the impact of these moments beyond the game itself.
**[Name]:** Its amazing how a single play can capture the imagination. it speaks
to Barkley’s athleticism, creativity, and showmanship. This isn’t just about
football anymore, it’s about creating viral moments that transcend sport. We’ve seen
this with other athletes like LeBron James, who’s openly praised Barkley’s performance.
It’s about creating a connection with fans, expanding the reach of the game.
**world Today News:** What can we expect from Barkley and the Eagles for the rest of the season?
**[Name]:** The sky’s the limit. If Barkley can stay healthy and maintain
this level of play, the Eagles are legitimate Super Bowl contenders. And
Barkley himself? he’s playing with a renewed sense of purpose, steadfast to
prove himself as one of the best in the league. It’s going to be an exciting finish to the season.
