Saquon Barkley is within reach of the NFL rushing record. Here's why he likely won't get the chance to break it.

Simple math should tell us that the Philadelphia Eagles' Saquon Barkley should not be honored with breaking Eric Dickerson's NFL single-season rushing record.

On the Eagles’ second-to-last offensive drive, Barkley ran a wheel route down the sideline and beat Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner to get open, but he dropped the pass. A catch would have put the Eagles into Washington’s territory.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) celebrating his touchdown with teammate Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) AP

Philadelphia Eagles fans weren't the only ones amazed by Saquon Barkley's dominant first quarter against the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Los

Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley had a dominant first quarter vs the Washington Commanders.

Saquon Barkley is in the midst of one of the greatest seasons for a running back in NFL history, even if the Philadelphia Eagles star is currently set to fall just short of Eric Dickerson's single-season yardage mark.

The Philadelphia Eagles have three games left and there's still a chance that superstar running back can make National Football League history. One thing that h

Saquon Barkley is having a career year in Philadelphia and proving he deserves to be the first running back to win NFL MVP since 2012.

Saquon Barkley hit a slight hiccup in Week 15, as the Eagles star running back rushed for just 65 yards on 19 carries. Barkley, who entered Sunday still leading the NFL with 1,688 yards, just amassed his yardage from last week in one explosive run.

The Eagles got a reminder as to how essential Jalen Hurts is to their Super Bowl hopes − and to Saquon Barkley's success.