Saquon Barkley is already in the record books thanks to his illustrious debut for the Philadelphia Eagles, becoming just the ninth player in NFL history to eclipse 2,000 rushing yards in a season this year.
Barkley wasn't given the chance to top Dickerson's single-season rushing record. But there are two long-standing playoff rushing records Barkley could break Sunday against the Commanders.
Only one player in NFL history has had a season better than the one Saquon Barkley is having. Barkley is just one win away from having the greatest season by any player in NFL history.  This is the history Barkley is seeking,
Barkley had a good chance at an iconic NFL record in the Eagles' season finale. He was exactly 100 yards behind Eric Dickerson's record of 2,105 yards, set in 1984. Barkley admitted he wanted a shot at it, but he went along with head coach Nick Sirianni's decision to rest all starters in Week 18.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley sat out Week 18 instead of going for the NFL's regular-season rushing record.
In addition to playing in his first Super Bowl, he has the opportunity to break the all-time record for the most rushing yards combined in the regular season and the postseason.
The running back put together another sensational performance to help the Eagles reach the Super Bowl in his first season with the team.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is having one heck of a season and even an opponent from the Dallas Cowboy calls him "the best."
The last running back to win Super Bowl MVP was Terrell Davis in 1998. Oddsmakers expect that drought to end in 2025 if the Philadelphia Eagles are somehow able to topple the Kansas City Chiefs in their bid for a three-peat.
Saquon Barkley has helped the Eagles run back to the Super Bowl. Is he having the best season ever for an NFL running back?
Saquon Barkley is chasing history in his first season with the Philadelphia Eagles. The two sides are also chasing Super Bowl glory. That's precisely the thought process when Barkley signed his three-year free agent contract with the Eagles during the offseason.