‘Special’ Barkley’s big plays deliver

PHILADELPHIA — When Howie Roseman called Saquon Barkley a weapon after bucking his personal trend at the running back position, who knew the Eagles GM was underselling things.

A 2,005-yard regular season has turned into 2,329 total rushing yards this season after the Eagles advanced to the NFC Championship Game with a 28-22 Snow Globe-like victory over the Los Angeles Rams.

That’s already the third-highest total in NFL single-season history behind former Denver Hall of Famer Terrell Davis there were 2,476 in 1998-99 and 2,331 in 1997-98.

“Sometimes you know … you chase greatness,” Barkley said. “I want it.”

Barkley has at least one more game to add to his tally and maybe two if the Eagles can advance to Super Bowl LIX with a win over the Washington Commanders next week.

Barkley ran for 205 yards at 7.9 yards per carry. clip against the Rams with two touchdowns, a 62-yard burst in the first quarter and a 78-yard thunderstrike late in the fourth.

It was a worthy follow-up to the 255 Barkley put on the run, supporting contender the Rams back in Week 12.

“With the conditions or no conditions, it doesn’t matter. It’s a luxury to have (Barkley), that’s for sure,” Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said. “Love him. I can’t say enough good things about him and the leadership he brings to this football team and — just everything he brings to this football team.

“He’s special.”

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