Saquon Barkley breaks silence on MVP buzz around his name after legacy game against the Rams
Saquon Barkley broke Eagles single-game rush record and set new career high with 255 rushing yards performance against the LA Rams
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Saquon Barkley has enjoyed a relatively successful season since transferring to the Philadelphia Eagles in the offseason from an ailing New York Giants. In an already record-breaking season, Barkley added one more feather to his achievements on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams.
Saquon Barkley delivered an extraordinary performance, amassing 302 yards from scrimmage in a commanding 37-20 victory. Barkley set a career-high with 255 rushing yards on 26 carries, including two explosive touchdown runs of 70 and 72 yards in the second half. He had 47 yards through the air with four receptions to his name.
Through Week 12, Barkley has built a profile to put his previous employees to shame. Through 11 games, Saquon Barkley has rushed for a career-high 1,392 yards. He has already surpassed his previous best of 1,312 yards achieved with the Giants in 2022. Barkley is on track to challenge the long-standing single-season rushing record of 2105 yards averaging 126.5 yards per game.
Speaking to the media, Barkley refused to take credit for his incredible performance. He expressed that it was a team effort that led to the outcome.
I’m probably going to get a lot of credit, and everyone’s going to say this and say that, but in reality, the beauty of this game is it’s a team game. My favorite quote that Nick says is, ‘It’s hard to be great without the greatness of others.’ And those guys [on the OL], and the tight ends, and the wide receivers blocking down the field are super amazing.
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Barkley, who’s known to be humble and grounded, also shared his two cents on the MVP buzz. The recent performances have placed Barkley as a front-runner to challenge the quarterbacks and Derrick Henry for the MVP title.
We’ll start thinking about that when the season’s over. I love being in that conversation. It’s cool and all. But like I said, it’s a team sport. And if you told me that I could have the year I’m having, win an MVP, but not win the Super Bowl, or I could have the year I’m having, not win MVP or offensive player of the year and win the Super Bowl, I’m going to take the other one.
Saquon Barkley on his goals with the team
He admitted prioritizing the Super Bowl, putting the same above any individual positions he might receive. Philadelphia Eagles are one of the top contenders to take the coveted Lombardi home this season.
Saquon Barkley is grateful for the fresh start in the Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley admitted that the success in the new outfit had been unanticipated. However, he expressed that he knew that a trade into a better team in the NFC East would translate into many more opportunities to prove his potential.
Barkley expressed gratitude towards the new team and the opportunity to start afresh in a new setting. He admitted being engulfed in a feeling of being able to rewrite his story.
I’m thankful to be here. I’m thankful for the fresh start. I had conversations where [I said] I think this is the spot where I can kind of rewrite my story — I feel like I can show everyone the type of player I feel like I can be and was meant to be. And it’s working out right now.
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Furthermore, he acknowledged the team’s efforts once more, confessing that he wanted to play at the same level as the great players he was surrounded by. He took the names of a few, including quarterback Jalen Hurts, and voiced his desire to do something special.
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