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Wulf: Saquon Barkley eclipses Eric Dickerson, crowned NFL's new rushing king

January 2, 2025

Nov 14, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs off the field after win against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Throughout his remarkable first season with the Philadelphia Eagles, Saquon Barkley has been the picture of humility, crediting his teammates and coaches for paving the way to his record-breaking year. But on the day he set the NFL's single-season rushing record, the Eagles' superstar running back dropped the veneer briefly enough to don an actual crown during his post-game press conference.
"My daughter made it this week," Barkley said with a smile as he readjusted the bedazzled headwear, with a base of green construction paper and tape. "I promised her I would wear it if we got the record."
Barkley earned king status midway through the third quarter moments after he took a Tanner McKee s...

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