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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## Is Saquon Barkley an MVP Candidate? A conversation wiht NFL Expert Bob Jones
**World Today News Senior Editor:** Welcome back, Bob. Another thrilling Sunday Night football, and once again, Saquon Barkley stole the show. Is he now the frontrunner for MVP?
**Bob jones:** It’s definately a conversation starter, that’s for sure. Barkley put on a clinic against the Rams, racking up a staggering 255 rushing yards – a franchise record for the eagles – and adding another 47 receiving.
His performance wasn’t just about numbers; he was unstoppable. He wore down that Rams defense play after play, like a relentless force of nature.
**World Today News Senior Editor:** You mentioned records. Barkley’s two 70-yard touchdowns in one game,coupled with his overall 302 yards,puts him in elite company. Is this kind of performance enough to sway MVP voters who traditionally favor quarterbacks?
**Bob Jones:** That’s the million-dollar question! Quarterback has dominated the MVP conversation for years, but Barkley’s season needs to be acknowledged. His 1,392 rushing yards lead the league for running backs, and he’s already surpassed the 100-yard rushing mark in seven games – a testament to his consistency.
**World Today News Senior Editor:**
Do you think the Giants’ decision to let Barkley walk is fueling his amazing performance in Philadelphia?
**Bob Jones:** ItS certainly providing motivation. Barkley has always been a talented player, but perhaps he needed a fresh start, a chance to prove himself in a new environment. He’s certainly thrived under Head Coach Nick Sirianni.
The Eagles have embraced him, and the offensive line is giving him the space he needs to unleash his full potential.
**World today News Senior editor:** Barkley’s “stunt” against the Jaguars, where he pulled off a backward jump while carrying the ball, has gone viral. It’s even been added to Madden NFL 24. What does this tell us about Barkley’s impact on the game?
**Bob Jones:**
It speaks volumes.While his stats are remarkable, it’s his electrifying playstyle that truly captivates fans.Moments like that backward jump break the internet and make him a must-watch player.
Madden incorporating it into the game is a testament to Barkley’s influence - he’s transcending football and becoming a cultural phenomenon.
**World Today News Senior Editor:** So, can Barkley win the MVP?
**Bob Jones:** It’s a long shot given the customary Bias towards quarterbacks. However, if he continues on this trajectory, his numbers are undeniable.
He’s a game-changer, a truly unique talent. at the very least, he’s forcing everyone to reconsider what it means to be an MVP candidate.
**World Today News Senior Editor:** Thanks for your insights, Bob. Barkley’s journey is truly interesting, and we’ll definitely be watching closely to see what he does next.
