Topics

More

Saquon Barkley Earns Fourth NFC Offensive Player Of The Week

Former Penn State running back Saquon Barkley has been named NFC Offensive Player of The Week for the fourth time this season. Barkey delivered a historical performance in the Philadelphia Eagles’ 37-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday Night Football.

Against Los Angeles, Barkley rushed for 255 yards, hauled in two receptions for 47 yards, and scored two touchdowns. He broke the Philadelphia Eagles franchise record for the most rushing yards in a single game, beating out LeSean McCoy, who rushed for 217 yards in the snow against the Detroit Lions in 2013.

Barkley enters week 13 of the NFL season leading the league in total rushing with 1,392 yards. He is the only player in Philadelphia Eagles history to earn four NFC Offensive Player of the Week awards in a single season. If Barkley earns one more Offensive Player of The Week nod, he will be tied for the record with Cam Newton, Lamar Jackson, and Tom Brady, who all earned five in a single season. Barkley was previously named NFC Offensive Player of the Week in weeks one, seven, and nine.

Throughout his time with the New York Giants, Barkley was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week three times in six seasons. Barkley has been dominant for Philadelphia and has a chance to top the NFL single-season rushing record of 2,105 yards, held by Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson. He is on pace to finish the season with 2,151 rushing yards.

Barkley is set to retake the field at 4:25 p.m. on Sunday, December 1, when the Eagles face the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.

Your ad blocker is on.

Please choose an option below.

Sign up for our e-mail newsletter:
OR
Support quality journalism:
Purchase a Subscription!

About the Author

James Russell

James Russell is a junior digital & print journalism major from Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. He can often be found trying to manage his dynasty fantasy football team or drinking coffee at a disgraceful hour. If you ever want to talk football, his Twitter is @1JamesRussell, or you can reach out to his email Jamesrussell0908@gmail.com

Check Out Onward State On SpotlightNews

Onward State has a new home, folks!

No. 15 Penn State Men’s Hockey Ends Regular Season With 5-3 Loss To No. 2 Minnesota

A late five-minute major against Penn State set Minnesota up with a perfect chance to take the lead, which it did.

No. 15 Penn State Men’s Hockey Upsets No. 2 Minnesota 4-3 In ‘Wear White’ Game

Penn State defeated the Golden Gophers in overtime thanks to a late goal from its captain.

113kFollowers
164kFollowers
63.7kFollowers
4,570Subscribers
Sign up for our Newsletter

Other posts by James

Nittany Lions In The NFL: Divisional Weekend Roundup

Saquon Barkley has eclipsed 200 rushing yards against the Rams twice this season.

Nittany Lions In The NFL: Week 16 Roundup

Nittany Lions In The NFL: Week 15 Roundup