Saquon Barkley of the Philadelphia Eagles surpassed 2,000 rushing yards in a game against the Dallas Cowboys, putting him in contention to break Eric Dickerson’s 40-year-old single-season rushing record of 2,105 yards. As the Eagles have secured the No. 2 seed in the NFC and have nothing to gain in their upcoming game, coach Nick Sirianni faces a dilemma of whether to risk playing Barkley in pursuit of the historic record, considering the potential impact on the team’s playoff goals. Barkley, while tempted by the opportunity, prioritizes the team’s success over personal achievements and acknowledges the bigger picture in the Eagles’ postseason aspirations.
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