Saquon Barkley to sit Week 18 for Eagles, ending chase for NFL single-season rushing record

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley will not play in Week 18, ending his pursuit of Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record of 2,105 yards. Barkley finished his first season with the Eagles 101 yards shy of the record after joining the 2,000-yard club in Week 17. Head coach Nick Sirianni decided to rest Barkley to prioritize the team’s success in upcoming games, with Dickerson expressing relief that his record remains intact after Barkley’s 17-game season.

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