Saquon Barkley Bolsters MVP Candidacy With Historic Game vs. Rams

Saquon Barkley has entered the NFL MVP conversation.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley runs the ball against the Los Angeles Rams. / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Saquon Barkley played the best game of his NFL career on Sunday night, running rampant all over the Los Angeles Rams defense.

He was unstoppable all night, ending the game with a career-high 255 rushing yards (good for ninth all-time in a single game) and 302 scrimmage yards to go with a pair of touchdowns. Barkley carried the Eagles' offense while making franchise history in the process.

After yet another dominant showing from the 27-year-old, NFL fans didn't hesitate to declare that Philadelphia's running back deserves some strong consideration for the MVP award. It's been rare for a non-quarterback to end up winning MVP, but with Barkley dominating on a weekly basis, fans are adamant that he deserves a seat at the table.

Saquon is in the MVP conversation y’all. We gotta get off of this QB award BS. This man is the best player in football right now!

— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) November 25, 2024

MVP 26 @saquon

— Lane Johnson (@LaneJohnson65) November 25, 2024

Don’t know about everyone else, but it might be time to hand the league MVP to a RB for a change. His name: @saquon. This brother is ridiculous.

— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) November 25, 2024

Saquon is my MVP.

— Kyle Brandt (@KyleBrandt) November 25, 2024

Saquon for MVP!!!!

— LeSean Shady Mccoy (@CutonDime25) November 25, 2024

Put Saquon in the MVP conversation!

— Darius Butler (@DariusJButler) November 25, 2024

Saquon Barkley tonight:

- 30 touches
- 302 yards (9th most in NFL history)
- 10.06 yards per touch
- 2 TDs

The MVP of the league through 12 weeks. Debate a wall. pic.twitter.com/S1ccLI8K00

— Brenden Deeg (@BrendenDeeg_) November 25, 2024

The last time a non-quarterback won the NFL's MVP award was back in 2012 when Adrian Peterson won the award. It may not be out of the picture for Barkley to put an end to that streak.

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