Teams have devalued the position in recent years, but the best offenses this season have elite backs as their catalysts.
Star running backs Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry wasted no time settling into their new homes. Barkley, in his first season with the Philadelphia Eagles, became the ninth running back in NFL history to eclipse the 2,
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley isn't ready to declare himself a lock for the NFL's rushing title this season.Despite having a comfortable lead in the rushing race, Barkley believes Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry still has a chance to overtake him.
The Baltimore Ravens capped off their 2024 regular season on Saturday night with a dominant win over the Cleveland Browns, securing the AFC North title and the
Led by free agent bargains Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry, the number of big-play running backs is rivaling the number of high-production receivers for a change.
Only eight NFL players have rushed for 2,000 yards in a single season. They are, in descending order: Eric Dickerson, Adrian Peterson, Jamal Lewis, Barry Sanders, Derrick Henry, Terrell Davis,
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley etched his name in NFL history on Sunday by joining the exclusive 2,000-yard rushing club.
Saquon Barkley, PHI at LAR 11/24 (26 att., 2 TD)
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Lamar Jackson, the already two-time MVP, played a key part in an unstoppable backfield thanks to the addition of Derrick Henry this offseason. The two-time MVP has thrown for 39 touchdowns and just 4 interceptions, while racking up 4,807 total yards.
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni’s announcement that running back Saquon Barkley, after joining the 2,000-yard rushers club, would be among the starters resting in Week 18 against the New York Giants created controversy.