Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni faces a dilemma: will he allow Saquon Barkley to attempt a rushing record or rest him for the playoffs. The Eagles are likely to rest starters, including Jalen Hurts, in their final game against the Giants, but Barkley still has a chance to break the record. Sirianni must balance Barkley's personal achievement with the team's Super Bowl aspirations.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley runs the ball against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Philadelphia.
But no record is worth the chance that Barkley could get hurt, a risk only heightened if he plays behind a second-team offensive line. Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni acknowledges fans following an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Baltimore. The Eagles won 24-19. “I’ll do what I think is necessary and best for the team to put ourselves in that position, but I also am very sensitive to records and all the things there,” Sirianni said. “So, we’ll see how it goes. I don’t know yet.
If Washington loses Sunday to Dallas and Green Bay beats Chicago, the Commanders are headed to Lincoln Financial Field.“I didn’t come here and sign here just to rush for 2,000 or break a record,” Barkley said. “I want to do something special, meaning special with the team.”Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley during pregame warmups as the Eagles prepare to play the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Philadelphia.Yes, Barkley is the weekly obvious answer here.
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