Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is on the doorstep of the best single season for a running back in NFL history, entering Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs.  Barkley has 2,447 yards rushing this season,

Saquon Barkley hurdled backward into the highlight reel and ran straight toward the record book in his first season with the Philadelphia Eagles. He set the franchise season record for yards rushing.

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