When Saquon Barkley signed a three-year deal to join the Eagles in the offseason, LeSean McCoy had a hunch that the 27-year-old running back would hurdle his franchise single-season rushing record this very year.

Saquon Barkley officially has his place in Philadelphia Eagles history. The running back broke LeSean McCoy's single-season rushing record within

As the Philadelphia Eagles advance through the postseason, Saquon Barkley reflects on surpassing LeSean McCoy's NFL record.

The Eagles (11-2) managed to clinch a playoff spot on Sunday after their 22-16 victory over the Carolina Panthers. As the Birds continue their hot streak — winning nine straight games after an early bye week — they are headed to the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season.

Former Eagles running back LeSean McCoy congratulated Saquon Barkley who on Sunday broke the Eagles' franchise record for single season rushing yards.

Barkley has done that and more, entering the MVP race, helping the Eagles win eight straight games, and, most importantly, smashing LeSean McCoy’s single-season rushing record. Barkley entered Sunday afternoon about 109 yards shy of breaking LeSean McCoy’s Eagles single-season record of 1,607 yards, set in 2013.

Barkley needed 109 yards to eclipse the 1,607-yard mark set by McCoy and did so with a 9-yard carry in the fourth quarter.

Saquon Barkley is closing in on the NFL single-season rushing record. Here's who he has left and where their rushing defense ranks.

Saquon Barkley, man of the people. The Philadelphia Eagles running back is having a season for the record books—literally—but he still makes sure to get hyped up for his teammates's milestones, too. Case in point: Barkley's reaction to Eagles tight end Grant Calcaterra's touchdown vs.

After setting a new record in the NFL, Philadelphia Eagles star RB Saquon Barkley received a unique message from a former Super Bowl champion. The Philadelphia Eagles are one of the top teams this season in the NFL and have undoubtedly become serious title contenders.