Saquon Barkley never hides his knowledge for the history of football. A student of the game -- particularly the running back position -- Barkley sees the greatest performances in NFL history and jots them down in his memory.
The last time the Eagles faced the Rams, Saquon Barkley had a night to remember. Here's how he's faring in the NFC divisional game.
Winners and losers from the Eagles' wild divisional-round win — key plays, standout performances, and moments that saved their season.
Barkley took over, rushing for 205 yards on 26 carries—his second 200-yard game of the season (both against the Rams) and sixth time topping 150. He broke loose for two huge touchdown runs, one for 62 yards and another for 78. Following the win, Barkley took to Instagram to make a four-word statement on Monday.
Saquon Barkley keeps finding ways to rewrite the record book, and more importantly keeps finding ways to carry the Eagles on his back.
The snow pelted all over Lincoln Financial Field in the second half, a time when the Philadelphia Eagles defense rose to the occasion. Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith forced two fumbles in the snow that led to two fourth-quarter field goals as the Eagles outlasted the Los Angeles Rams 28-22 in the snow to advance to the NFC Championship game.
Saquon Barkley is on the verge of breaking Terrell Davis' combined regular-season and postseason rushing yards record. In the NFC Championship Game ag
Despite rain, sleet and even snow, Saquon Barkley keeps delivering long touchdown runs against the Los Angeles Rams and set an Eagles rushing record during the Birds' 28-22 victory in an NFC divisional game Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field.
Running back Saquon Barkley's first regular season with the Eagles was one for the record books and he hasn't stopped making history in the postseason.
The Philadelphia Eagles running back took over another spot at the top in the Eagles' record book with in a 28-22 win over the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round of the playoffs.
The previous playoff record, set by Eagles legend Steve Van Buren with 196 yards in the 1949 NFL Championship (also against the Rams), was surpassed by Barkley, who remains focused on what mattered most on Sunday.