After a 255-yard, two-touchdown performance against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday Night Football a month ago, Saquon Barkley is starting to be seriously considered in the race for the 2024 NFL MVP award. Philadelphia Eagles Forward currently leads the NFL in rushing yards and rushing yards, while averaging 5.9 rushing yards per game. Barkley has rushed for 1,688 yards this season, but former Eagles center Jason Kelce believes Barkley won’t win the MVP award without breaking the single-season rushing record.
Jason Kelce Eagles Garage Beer Long Sleeve Shirt

Barkley is 418 yards away from Dickerson’s record, and needs to average 139 yards in the final three games of the season to do so. This isn’t out of reach for Barkley, who has averaged more than 140 yards per game in two separate three-game stretches this season. Many players have come close to Dickerson’s record over the years. Adrian Peterson came closest in 2012, but was still nine yards short of the record. Just four years ago, Derrick Henry ran for 2,027 yards. Peterson was named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player for his efforts that season, but Henry was not despite joining the exclusive 2,000-yard rushing club.
Even if Barkley breaks the elusive record, he still has to compete with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson for MVP honors. Allen is currently the best candidate for this title, followed by Jackson. Barkley has the third-best odds to win MVP honors. Along with breaking the streak, Kelce believes the Eagles earning the No. 1 seed in the NFC will help Barkley win MVP honors. The Eagles, Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions are tied for the best record in the NFC at 12-2, but the Lions currently have the edge over both the Eagles and Vikings. If the Lions and Vikings lose one of their final three games, the Eagles could have a chance to earn the No. 1 seed in the tournament.















Reviews
There are no reviews yet