Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley has officially rewritten the record books! In a season for the ages, Barkley broke the all-time mark for most rushing yards in a combined regular season and postseason, dethroning Denver Broncos legend Terrell Davis and etching his name in NFL history.
A Season of Dominance: 2,000 Yards and Counting!
Barkley’s jaw-dropping 2,000-yard campaign didn’t just lead the league—it earned him the 2024 AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year award in a landslide. The numbers weren’t even close:
🏆 35 first-place votes, 406 total points
🥈 Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (183 points)
🥉 Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase (171 points)
🏅 Ravens RB Derrick Henry (92 points)
🏅 Bengals QB Joe Burrow (78 points)
Barkley’s 2,005 rushing yards made him just the ninth player in NFL history to cross the coveted 2,000-yard mark. Even more astonishing? He did it despite sitting out Week 18—falling just 101 yards shy of breaking Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record of 2,105 yards.
Unstoppable on the Ground
Barkley wasn’t just racking up stats—he was carrying the entire Eagles offense.
🔥 NFL leader in rushing yards (2,005)
🔥 NFL leader in carries (345)
🔥 NFL leader in yards per game (125.3)
What makes his record even more impressive? His efficiency. Barkley set a new high-water mark for rushing yards over expected (+549)—obliterating his own 2018 record by 154 yards. Since this metric began being tracked, no running back has ever had a more dominant season.
A Dual Threat Weapon
Barkley wasn’t just a wrecking ball on the ground—he was a force in the passing game as well. Adding 278 receiving yards, his total of 2,283 scrimmage yards led the league, outpacing Derrick Henry’s 2,114.
Perhaps most telling of his MVP-level value? Barkley accounted for 34.8% of the Eagles’ total offensive yardage in 2024—the highest share of any player in the league. No one else even broke 30%!
A Record-Breaking Legacy in the Making
At just 27 years old, Barkley is putting together a resume that demands Hall of Fame consideration. With a Super Bowl appearance, an Offensive Player of the Year trophy, and now an NFL record to his name, he’s cemented himself as one of the most dominant running backs of his generation.
The only question now? Is a Super Bowl ring next on his list of accomplishments? Stay tuned—Barkley isn’t done making history yet.
