Saquon Barkley is within reach of the NFL rushing record. Here's why he likely won't get the chance to break it.

Simple math should tell us that the Philadelphia Eagles' Saquon Barkley should not be honored with breaking Eric Dickerson's NFL single-season rushing record.

Philadelphia knew the position was undervalued, and its foresight has paid off. Plus, what makes the Green Bay front office different.

On the Eagles’ second-to-last offensive drive, Barkley ran a wheel route down the sideline and beat Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner to get open, but he dropped the pass. A catch would have put the Eagles into Washington’s territory.

Philadelphia Eagles fans weren't the only ones amazed by Saquon Barkley's dominant first quarter against the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Los

Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley had a dominant first quarter vs the Washington Commanders.

Saquon Barkley is in the midst of one of the greatest seasons for a running back in NFL history, even if the Philadelphia Eagles star is currently set to fall just short of Eric Dickerson's single-season yardage mark.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) celebrating his touchdown with teammate Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) AP

The Philadelphia Eagles got dealt a little bit of a blow with a loss to the Commanders in Week 17. Let’s not focus on a game where Kenny Pickett was the quarterback for three whole quarters. There are bigger and better things ahead.

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.

The Philadelphia Eagles could spoil the entire point of the New York Giants' season if Saquon Barkley's record takes a back seat in Week 18.