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
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## saquon Barkley’s Breakout: A Conversation wiht NFL Analyst, David Smith
**World Today News:** Welcome back to World Today News, football fans. Last night’s game between the Rams and Eagles was a thriller,but the real story was the unstoppable performance by Saquon Barkley. To help us break down this historic game and Barkley’s MVP candidacy, we’re joined by renowned NFL analyst, David Smith.
**David:** Thanks for having me. What a game! Barkley was absolutely electric.
**World Today News:** He was unstoppable! 255 rushing yards, another 47 receiving, and two touchdowns – all against a tough Rams defense. Was this performance a surprise,David?
**David:** Not entirely.We knew Barkley was a talented player, but he’s taken his game to another level this season.His vision, power, and agility are on full display every week. The Eagles’ offensive line has been doing a fantastic job opening holes for him, but Barkley is making the most of every possibility.
**World Today News:** You mentioned his rebirth with the Eagles. After six seasons with the Giants,including some injury-ridden years,it truly seems like he’s found a perfect fit in Philadelphia.
**David:** Absolutely. it’s like he’s rediscovered his passion and drive with the Eagles. They’ve created an environment where he can thrive, and he’s embraced the challenge of proving his doubters wrong.
**World Today News:** Some are even calling him an MVP candidate. Do you think he deserves to be in that conversation, especially considering quarterbacks typically dominate that award?
**David:** His numbers are undeniable. He leads the league in rushing yards for running backs and has been the driving force behind the Eagles’ success. There’s a strong argument for him, even against the quarterback-heavy field. He’s changing how people think about the MVP award.
**World Today News:** We’ve seen some iconic plays from Barkley this season, including that incredible backward jump against the Jaguars. Is this symptomatic of his renewed confidence and playmaking ability?
**David:** I think so.That play was a game-changer and it showed his creativity and willingness to take risks.It also went viral and solidified his star status, both on and off the field.
Do you think the Eagles can leverage Barkley’s performance and momentum throughout the rest of the season?
**David:** Without a doubt. He’s a game-changer, and his presence alone makes the Eagles a serious contender. If he stays healthy and continues his dominant play, they have a real shot at the super Bowl.
**World Today News:** Thanks for your insights, David. It sounds like Barkley is poised to have a truly special season.
**David:**
It’s going to be exciting to watch.
Thanks again for joining us. For all your NFL news and analysis, keep checking back with World Today News.
