Barkley Won’t Chase Single-Season Rushing Record: ‘I’ve Got a Bigger Goal in Mind’

The Eagles running back said helping his team win in the playoffs was more important than personal glory.

Saquon Barkley of the Philadelphia Eagles runs off the field after a 41-7 victory over the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Dec. 29. Mitchell Leff/Getty Images

Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing yards record will remain intact for another year.

The Philadelphia Eagles made the decision to rest running back Saquon Barkley ahead of their season finale against the New York Giants. Barkley was just 101 yards shy of breaking the record, but since the Eagles have locked in their playoff position, the team elected to rest their starters, including Barkley.