Saquon Barkley’s stellar performances in November earned him the NFC Offensive Player of the Month award, reinforcing his case as a potential NFL MVP — a feat no running back has achieved since Adrian Peterson in 2012. Over the month, Barkley amassed 777 scrimmage yards and six touchdowns across four games. His 626 rushing yards, including five touchdowns on the ground, were complemented by 151 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown, making him a dual-threat weapon for the Philadelphia Eagles.
One of Barkley’s most remarkable outings came in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams. He set a franchise record with 255 rushing yards and totaled 302 scrimmage yards in a dominant performance. In that game, he achieved the rare feat of two 70-yard touchdown runs, becoming the first player to do so since Maurice Jones-Drew in 2009. His consistent excellence was evident as he surpassed 145 rushing yards in three of his four November games.
After joining the Eagles from the New York Giants in free agency, Barkley has proven to be a transformative signing. The Giants declined to offer him a long-term extension, allowing the Pennsylvania native to return home and deliver for his new team. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman’s uncharacteristic decision to invest in a marquee running back is already paying off, as Barkley has become a cornerstone of the Eagles’ offense.
Barkley has played a pivotal role in Philadelphia’s ongoing eight-game winning streak, which includes a hard-fought victory over the Baltimore Ravens. Even against Baltimore’s formidable run defense, Barkley managed 107 rushing yards and a touchdown. During this streak, he leads the NFL in rushing yards with 1,064 and ranks second in yards per carry with 6.2, narrowly trailing Detroit’s Jahmyr Gibbs.
What sets Barkley apart is his ability to excel in clutch moments. He leads the league with 654 second-half rushing yards, surpassing the total rushing yards of 29 entire teams in that span. Additionally, his league-high 361 rushing yards in the fourth quarter and overtime, with an average of 8.2 yards per carry, underscore his ability to deliver when it matters most. With a playoff berth on the line against the Carolina Panthers, Barkley remains an invaluable asset for the Eagles.
