Saquon Barkley 255 yards/ Eagles franchise record/ Eagles Rams game recap/ NFL Week 12 highlights/ Barkley two 70-yard touchdowns/ Newslooks/ INGLEWOOD/ Calif./ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Saquon Barkley delivered a historic performance with 255 rushing yards and two 70-yard touchdown runs, breaking the Eagles’ franchise record in a 37-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams. Barkley’s explosive plays highlighted a dominant second half for the Eagles, extending their win streak to seven games and maintaining their position atop the NFC East.
Saquon Barkley’s Record-Breaking Game: Quick Looks
- Historic Performance: Barkley rushed for 255 yards, breaking the Eagles’ franchise record.
- Two Massive TD Runs: Scored 70- and 72-yard touchdowns, a feat last achieved in 2009.
- Eagles’ Momentum: Philadelphia improved to 9-2 with a seventh consecutive win.
- Rams Struggle: Los Angeles fell to 5-6 after being outmatched in the second half.
- NFL Milestone: Barkley became the 12th player in history to surpass 300 total yards in a game.
Saquon Barkley Sets Eagles Record with 255 Yards in 37-20 Win Over Rams
Deep Look
Saquon Barkley delivered one of the most electrifying performances of his career Sunday night, leading the Philadelphia Eagles to a commanding 37-20 win over the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Barkley shattered the Eagles’ single-game rushing record with 255 yards, highlighted by two breathtaking 70-yard-plus touchdowns in the second half.
Barkley’s Explosive Plays
Barkley’s historic night was defined by his ability to capitalize on big opportunities. Opening the third quarter, he bolted 70 yards up the middle for a touchdown that energized the Eagles’ offense. Later, with just 2:44 remaining, he broke free again for a 72-yard score, sealing the game and further cementing his name in the NFL record books.
The performance marked Barkley as the first player since 2009 to score two 70-yard rushing touchdowns in a single game. He also became the first Eagle ever to surpass 300 total yards, finishing with 302.
“Saquon is that type of player,” said Eagles coach Nick Sirianni. “Short gain, short gain, then boom—he hits a home run. Our offensive line deserves a lot of credit for opening up those seams.”
Career Resurgence in Philadelphia
Since joining the Eagles after six frustrating seasons with the Giants, Barkley has reignited his career. Now leading the NFL in rushing with 1,392 yards, Barkley has posted seven 100-yard rushing games this season.
Eagles’ Dominant Second Half
The Eagles, who led 13-7 at halftime, surged in the second half with a 24-point offensive explosion. Jalen Hurts contributed with 179 passing yards and a touchdown to A.J. Brown, who finished with six catches for 109 yards. Kenneth Gainwell added a 13-yard rushing touchdown.
Philadelphia’s defense also excelled, sacking Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford five times and limiting their offense to sporadic big plays. Despite nine catches for 117 yards from Rams rookie Puka Nacua, the Los Angeles offense couldn’t keep pace.
Rams Struggles Continue
The Rams fell to 5-6 after losing their second straight home game. Stafford managed 243 passing yards but was under constant pressure from Philadelphia’s top-ranked defense. Head coach Sean McVay attributed the loss to defensive lapses, particularly against Barkley.
“If you give Saquon Barkley a seam, he’ll make you pay,” McVay said. “He was outstanding tonight, and we didn’t have an answer.”
Injury Updates
- Eagles: Cornerback Darius Slay left the game with a concussion, while DeVonta Smith sat out due to a hamstring injury. Veteran defensive end Brandon Graham confirmed he’s out for the season with a torn triceps.
- Rams: Right tackle Rob Havenstein missed his third game with an ankle injury, leaving the Rams’ offensive line vulnerable.
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