NFL: Saquon Barkley joins the select club of players with more than 2,000 yards in a season

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley delivered an impressive performance, rushing for 167 yards on 31 carries and bringing his season total to 2,005 yards—becoming only the ninth player in NFL history to reach this milestone. His dominant display powered the Eagles to a commanding victory over the Dallas Cowboys on the penultimate day of the regular season. Meanwhile, the Washington Commanders secured a dramatic playoff berth with a thrilling final drive against the Atlanta Falcons.

Barkley, 27 and in his first season in Philadelphia, becomes the ninth player to surpass 2,000 yards on the ground in a season. O.J. Simpson in 1973 was the first to do so, the most recent was Derrick Henry (Tennessee Titans) in 2020 while the record goes to Eric Dickerson (2,105) in 1984.

The Bronx, New York native will have the opportunity to break this record on the last day of the regular season, precisely against his former team, the New York Giants. His great game made the absence of his team's quarterback, Jalen Hurts, who was absent after failing to pass the NFL's concussion protocol, unnoticeable.

Buccaneers, Giants and Bills win

In another result, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers prevailed 48-14 over the Carolina Panthers with five touchdowns from their quarterback, Baker Mayfield. Drew Lock threw for 309 yards and four touchdowns in theNew York Giants' 45-33 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, this result leaves the Colts officially eliminated.

Also, the Buffalo Bills prevailed 40-14 over the New York Jets, Josh Allen kicked off the festivities with a one-yard touchdown in the first quarter and then threw for two more in the third period. Buffalo led by as many as 40 points until the Jets closed the gap in the final minutes with two touchdowns thrown by Tyrod Taylor.

Tight playoff berth

The Miami Dolphins stayed alive in the playoff race by defeating the Cleveland Browns 20-3, Tyler Huntley, filling in for the injured Tua Tagovailoa, scored a touchdown on a 13-yard carry. On the final day, Miami needs a win against the New York Jets and a win by the Denver Broncos to qualify.

The Washington Commanders were the ones who did qualify for the finals after beating the Atlanta Falcons in overtime in an intense game. RookieJayden Daniels was the star of the night after connecting with Zach Ertz for his third touchdown pass of the game after more than three hours of play.

Sam Darnold completed 33 of his 43 passes for 377 yards and three touchdowns in the Minnesota Vikings' 27-25 victory over the Green Bay Packers. The Vikings remain in contention for first place in the National Conference with a record of 14 wins and two losses.