The decision is strategic. It’s safe. Its logic is airtight. Yep. Logic. That’s why we watch sports, right? No, it’s not.

Since Barkley is within striking distance of Dickerson's historic record, one that has stood for 40 years, there's a much bigger conversation than whether Barkley should play the Eagles' regular-season finale.

Eric Dickerson clarified his comments on Saquon Barkley and the rushing record, not that he needed to. Nothing he said is wrong.

Barkley and some other regular starters will rest vs. the Giants. Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said Howie Roseman, Jeffrey Lurie and others, including Barkley, were consulted.

Saquon Barkley has had a miraculous 2024 season with the Philadelphia Eagles and fans have been feverishly speculating whether he will break Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record. However, according to the running back, he's not all that concerned about it.

The Eagles opted for the smart play, keeping its top tailback healthy — and ensuring Dickerson’s rushing record hits a fifth decade.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley needs 268 yards to break Eric Dickerson's rushing record. The latter doesn't want it to happen.

An Eagles teammate of running back Saquon Barkley says that Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson should be supporting Barkley's attempt to break his record after DIckerson's comments.

Saquon Barkley is down to his final game to try to break Eric Dickerson’s season rushing record. The NFL rushing leader with 2,005 yards, Barkley is only 101 yards away from topping Dickerson’s

Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley is approaching a record held by Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson. Barkley needs just 268 yards over the next two games to break a record held by Dickerson since 1984. Barkley is approaching 2,000 rushing yards on the season, which only two other players have accomplished since 2010.

Saquon Barkley is on the verge of history. Barkley exploded on Sunday as his Philadelphia Eagles smashed the Dallas Cowboys 41-7. The star running back racked up 167 yards on 31 carries, which put him over 2,000 rushing yards on the season. He became only the ninth player in NFL history to accomplish that feat and he still has one week to go.