Dec 1, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA;Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images Tommy Gilligan
Saquon Barkley is a special type of athlete where even other superstars find themselves in awe of his ability.
The latest evidence of that dynamic is an exchange A.J. Brown told Zach Berman of PHLY about. Brown and other Eagles looked to Barkley during the fourth quarter as they tried to put away a win against the Baltimore Ravens:
A.J. Brown on Saquon Barkley in the fourth quarter: "Late in the game, we were telling him, ‘Go ahead and put your cape on. Hurry up and let him out.’ And he did exactly that.”
Barkley took that advice, rushing for 63 of his 107 yards in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 24-19 win over the Ravens. The big blow came in the form of a 25-yard touchdown run that gave the Eagles a two-possession lead with just under eight minutes:
Saquon Barkley is on another level right now 🔥
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Barkley has now rushed for an NFL-best 1,499 yards, giving him 92 more yards than the next closest rusher in Derrick Henry. Barkley's lead will grow next week, as the Eagles will host the Carolina Panthers, while the Ravens will have their bye week. He's now unquestionably the favorite to win the Offensive Player of the Year Award. That is, unless OPOY goes to a quarterback because Barkley wins MVP.
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