Tag: Saquon Barkley

Eagles RB Saquon Barkley named NFC Offensive Player of the Month

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley named NFC Offensive Player of the Month after his outstanding four week performance

Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley was named NFC Offensive Player of the Month after his dazzling string of games over the past five weeks.

It is Barkley’s first career Player of the Month honor and the first Offensive Player of the Month award captured by an Eagle since A.J. Brown last October.

In wins over the Jaguars, Cowboys, Commanders, Rams, and Ravens, Barkley rushed for 733 yards, amassed 894 total yards, and scored seven touchdowns. Barkley leads the NFL with eight games with 100+ rushing yards in 2024. That is tied for the most such games in a season in Eagles history (Montgomery, 1981).

With 109 rushing yards over the next five games, he will surpass LeSean McCoy’s single-season franchise record of 1,607 set in 2013.

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Why blame Zach Orr when Ravens OC Todd Monken needs more scores?

Baltimore Ravens DC Zach Orr held the Philadelphia Eagles as long as he could Sunday hoping OC Todd Monken would scheme more touchdowns.

Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr has worked to rebuild tenacity on defense, and he is finally showing results. Sunday, Orr’s defense forced Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore into six punts, yielding four out of 12 on third downs, and allowed just 17 first downs on 54 plays.

Thanks to the work of Orr Sunday, offensive coordinator Todd Monken was afforded 71 total plays, yet he produced just 19 points. Monken’s game plan amounted to a six-for-15 ratio on third down, three sacks allowed, and four punts. Four other times, Monken settled for field goal attempts.

While fans might scorn kicker Justin Tucker, Monken equally squandered possessions in plus territory, finishing NFL Week 13 with a red-zone scoring percentage of 40%. Monken’s mastermind always seems to stray when the strength of competition increases. Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio had an answer for Monken, forcing the Ravens into holding penalties and loss of yards in key moments of the game and stuffing his schemes on third down.

Consider Orr holding the Eagles offense to just ten second-half points, hoping desperately that Monken would turn an offensive opportunity into a touchdown. Instead, Monken’s lack of production would have extended the Ravens’ 9-0 lead, which would have nullified the usage of Eagles running back Saquon Barkley. Instead, Orr had to use many packages and personnel to try to slow down the NFL’s leading rusher, all because he had no scoring lead to work with.

The Ravens’ strength this season was supposed to be their offense, yet the defense played better between the two units on Sunday.

Giants are being haunted by their terrible roster decisions

The New York Giants aren’t just losing on the field, they’re also being relentlessly haunted by the regime’s terrible roster decisions.

The New York Giants (2-10) are perhaps in the midst of the most dismal of their 100 seasons in the NFL. That’s injurious enough for Giant fans these days.

But do they have to be insulted at every twist and turn along the way?

“The Giants’ biggest decisions haven’t just backfired. They’ve failed on the biggest stages for all to see,” writes Jared Schwartz of the New York Post. “Every failure has been magnified to the extreme.”

Thanksgiving weekend provided little to be thankful for as the Giants lost again to the Dallas Cowboys, 27-20, on Thursday afternoon. It was their eighth loss in nine appearances on National television under head coach Brian Daboll.

On Saturday, former defensive coordinator Wink Martindale — who had a messy breakup with Daboll after last season — led his new team, the Michigan Wolverines, to an unlikely upset of No. 2 Ohio State, 13-10.

Sunday provided more pain as Daniel Jones’ new team, the Minnesota Vikings, improved to 10-2 on the season with a last-minute victory over the Arizona Cardinals.

Jones is still on the Vikings’ practice squad but there is a prevailing feeling that he will somehow appear in an important spot for them this season.

Old friend Leonard Williams, who the Giants sent to the Seattle Seahawks at the trade deadline last October, had a huge day. The Big Cat recorded 2.0 sacks and returned an interception 92 yards for a touchdown. He also blocked an extra point attempt in the Seahawks’ 26-21 win against the Jets at MetLife Stadium.

According to NFL Media, “Williams is the first player with multiple sacks, an interception-return touchdown, and a blocked kick in the same game since 1982 when the individual sack became an official statistic.”

And finally, the weekly Saquon Barkley knife twist.

Barkley had 117 scrimmage yards (107 rushing, 10 receiving) and a rushing touchdown in the Philadelphia Eagles’ 24-19 win over the Baltimore Ravens.

Per NFL Communications, “Barkley has 1,766 scrimmage yards this season and became the second player in NFL history with at least 1,700 scrimmage yards in his first 12 games with a team, joining Pro Football Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson (1,775 scrimmage yards with the Los Angeles Rams).”

Barkley is on pace to amass 2,501 total yards from scrimmage and could challenge the all-time NFL single-season record of 2,509, set by Tennessee’s Chris Johnson in 2009.

What’s painful about that is, if Barkley does break that record, he’ll likely do it at home in Week 18. The opponent that week? You guessed it — the New York Football Giants.

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Ravens currently have 5 players who are leading vote-getters for 2025 Pro Bowl games

The Ravens have five players who are the leading vote-getters at their position in the AFC: QB: Lamar Jackson, RB: Derrick Henry
ILB: Roquan Smith, CB: Marlon Humphrey, SS: Kyle Hamilton

The Ravens (8-5) are one of the most exciting teams in the NFL. That popularity can be seen in the Pro Bowl voting. After one week of voting, star quarterback Lamar Jackson leads all players in balloting for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games. He has received 44,681 votes. Ravens running back Derrick Henry is 2nd among all players with 40,729 votes.

Philadelphia running back Saquon Barkley (40,602), Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen (36,574), and Detroit running back Jahmyr Gibbs (35,637) round out the top five.

The Detroit Lions lead all clubs in total votes received, followed by the Baltimore Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings, and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Fans can vote as often as they would like to help determine the 88-man roster and send the league’s best players at each position to Orlando for the Pro Bowl Games until Monday, Dec. 23, across a variety of platforms, including:

  • ProBowl.com/Vote

  • On club sites (i.e., https://www.baltimoreravens.com/pro-bowl-games/vote)
  • Social voting — During the final two weeks of voting (Dec. 9 – Dec. 23), fans can vote directly on “X” (formerly Twitter) by tweeting the first and last name of the player, tagging the player’s official Twitter handle or creating a hashtag including the player’s first and last name. All three of these methods must include the hashtag: #ProBowlVote. Social votes will count as double during the final two days (Dec. 22 – Dec. 23).

Player selections will be determined by the consensus votes of fans, players, and coaches, with each group’s vote counting as one-third toward determining the all-star players who will be selected for this year’s Pro Bowl Games. The NFL is the only sports league that combines voting by fans, coaches, and players to determine its Pro Bowl teams. NFL players and coaches will cast their votes on Friday, Dec. 27.

If the season ended today, Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels would be the starter over Jalen Hurts (Eagles) and Jared Goff (Lions), among others in the NFC.

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Saquon Barkley is among the early leading vote getters for 2025 Pro Bowl games

Saquon Barkley is the leading vote-getter for the NFC running backs in the Pro Bowl, and is the only Eagles player who is leading in votes at their position

The Eagles are 10-2 and one of the most exciting teams in the NFL. That popularity can be seen in the Pro Bowl voting. Star running back Saquon Barkley is the leading vote-getter for the NFC running back in the Pro Bowl and is currently the only Eagles player leading in votes.

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, with 44,681 votes, leads all players in balloting for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games after one week of voting.

Baltimore running back Derrick Henry (40,729 votes) ranks second overall, followed by Barkley (40,602), Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen (36,574), and Detroit running back Jahmyr Gibbs (35,637) round out the top five.

The Detroit Lions lead all clubs in total votes received, followed by the Baltimore Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings, and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Fans can vote as often as they would like to help determine the 88-man roster and send the league’s best players at each position to Orlando for the Pro Bowl Games until Monday, Dec. 23, across a variety of platforms, including:

  • ProBowl.com/Vote

  • On club sites (i.e., https://www.baltimoreravens.com/pro-bowl-games/vote)
  • Social voting — During the final two weeks of voting (Dec. 9 – Dec. 23), fans can vote directly on “X” (formerly Twitter) by tweeting the first and last name of the player, tagging the player’s official Twitter handle or creating a hashtag including the player’s first and last name. All three of these methods must include the hashtag: #ProBowlVote. Social votes will count as double during the final two days (Dec. 22 – Dec. 23).

Player selections will be determined by the consensus votes of fans, players, and coaches, with each group’s vote counting as one-third toward determining the all-star players who will be selected for this year’s Pro Bowl Games. The NFL is the only sports league that combines voting by fans, coaches, and players to determine its Pro Bowl teams. NFL players and coaches will cast their votes on Friday, Dec. 27.

If the season ended today, Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels would be the starter over Jalen Hurts (Eagles) and Jared Goff (Lions), among others.

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Ravens limp into much-needed bye week after a 24-19 loss to the Eagles

Ravens limp into much-needed bye week after a 24-19 loss to the Eagles

The Ravens had one of the NFL’s latest bye weeks and looked like a team needing a recharge and an identity on both sides of the football.

Philadelphia won its eighth straight game with a dominant 24-19 win over Baltimore at M&T Bank Stadium.

The Ravens scored a late touchdown to pull within five, but the game was never really close once the Eagles took a 14-12 lead and suffocated the NFL’s top offense with 372 total yards on 72 offensive plays.

Baltimore was 6-15 on third downs and couldn’t convert in the red zone (2-5) despite holding the football for 33:51 of game time.   Legendary kicker Justin Tucker was 2-4 in the afternoon, missing two field goals from 50+ yards.

The Ravens suffered injuries in the secondary, and had running back Keaton Mitchell, and safety Marcus Williams as healthy scratches.

For the Eagles, Nick Sirianni’s team has won eight straight games, and they enter a Week 14 game against the Carolina Panthers playing like one of the best teams in the NFL.

Eagles prove they are NFC heavyweights with 24-19 win over the Ravens

Eagles prove they are NFC heavyweights with 24-19 win over the Ravens

The Eagles are 10-2, and any talk of Nick Sirianni needing to be fired has been dismissed after Philadelphia won its eighth straight game with a dominant 24-19 win over the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.

The Ravens scored a late touchdown to pull within five, but the game was never really close once the Eagles took a 14-12 lead and suffocated the NFL’s top offense with 372 total yards on 72 offensive plays.

Baltimore was 6-15 on third downs and couldn’t convert in the red zone (2-5) despite holding the football for 33:51 of game time.   Legendary kicker Justin Tucker was 2-4 in the afternoon, missing two field goals from 50+ yards.

The Ravens had one of the NFL’s latest bye weeks and looked like a team needing a recharge and an identity on both sides of the football.   For the Eagles, Nick Sirianni’s team has won eight straight games, and they enter a Week 14 game against the Carolina Panthers playing like one of the best teams in the NFL.

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Eagles vs Ravens: How to watch, stream and listen to the Week 13 matchup

The Philadelphia Eagles (9-2) are fiery right now as they get ready to face one of their harder opponents this season, the Baltimore Ravens (8-4). It’ll be a running back battle between Ravens’ Derrick Henry and Eagles’ Saquon Barkley.

The Philadelphia Eagles (9-2) are fiery right now as they get ready to face one of their harder opponents this season, the Baltimore Ravens (8-4). It’ll be a running back battle between Ravens’ Derrick Henry and Eagles’ Saquon Barkley.

Here’s how to watch, stream, and listen to the game.

Game Information

Philadelphia Eagles at Baltimore Ravens

4:25 PM ET on Sunday, December 1

M&T Bank Stadium – Baltimore, Maryland

How to watch

Monday’s game will be broadcast on CBS. Jim Nantz and Tony Romo will be in the broadcast booth. Tracy Wolfson will be on the sidelines.

Fans can also catch the game on NFL Network.

Streaming

NFL Game Pass, the NFL mobile app, and NFL+.

Also available live on FuboTV

Radio

Philadelphia: For Eagles fans or those in the market, you can listen to Merrill Reese and Mike Quick calling the game on SportsRadio 94WIP. The desktop version of PhiladelphiaEagles.com/LiveRadio will provide a live feed of the SportsRadio 94WIP broadcast feed that is available nationwide. Fans can also listen on the Eagles app in the Philadelphia market.

Baltimore: For Ravens fans or those in the market, you can listen to the game on WBAL (101.5 FM/1090 AM) or 98Rock (97.9 FM). Fans can also listen to the Ravens app in the Baltimore market.

Social Media

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Saquon Barkley named NFC player of the Week (again!)

Saquon Barkley is on his way to NFC Offensive Player of the Year and possible MVP honors.

This Thanksgiving, Penn State fans who also root for the Eagles have plenty to be thankful for.

After a career day on Sunday, Philadelphia Eagles running back and former Penn State star [autotag]Saquon Barkley[/autotag] was honored once again by the NFL. Barkley was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for the fourth time this season. Barkley is continuing to turn in an MVP-caliber season in his fresh start in Philadelphia, and he may be on track to lead the league in rushing when all is said and done.

Barkley rushed for a career-high 255 yards on 26 carries in the Eagles’ Sunday night win on the road against the Los Angeles Rams. Barkley had touchdown runs of 70 and 72 yards in the second half to help the Eagles outpace the Rams and put the game on ice. The former Nittany Lion ended his night with 302 total yards from scrimmage, and he broke the Eagles single-game rushing record previously held by LeSean McCoy.

Barkley is entering the Thanksgiving week schedule leading the NFL in rushing yards with 1,392 yards. He and Derrick Henry of the Baltimore Ravens appear to be in a race to the NFL’s rushing crown this season with Henry having 1,325 rushing yards. No other back in the NFL has broken the 1,000-yard mark with Josh Jacobs of the Green Bay Packers the next leading rusher with 944 yards coming into the week. This all sets the stage for a massive running back showdown on Sunday when Barkley and the Eagles travel down I-95 to face Henry and the Ravens in a possible Super Bowl preview.

Barkley currently leads the lead in total yards from scrimmage with 1,649 yards. Henry is second on the list with 1,421 yards, proving the Eagles are utilizing Barkley in the passing game effectively and driving opposing defensive coordinators crazy. In 11 games with the Eagles, Barkley has already rushed for a career-high season rushing total and he is one rushing touchdown away from his career-best of 11, which he recorded in 2018 as a rookie with the New York Giants. He is within 300 yards of his career-best season total yards mark of 2,028 (2018 with the Giants).

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WATCH: Lamar Jackson says Saquon Barkley leaped over a players head in HS All-Star game

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson says he once saw Saquon Barkley leap over a defenders head in a high school all star game

The Ravens (8-4) host the Eagles (9-2) at M&T Bank Stadium, and the biggest storyline will center around Saquon Barkley (Eagles) and Derrick Henry (Ravens), the NFL’s No. 1 and No. 2 rushers.

Both players are worthy MVP candidates who will battle for the rushing title and a chance at 2,000+ yards rushing.

Following Baltimore’s Wednesday practice, Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson told the media that he once saw Barkley leap over a defender’s head during a high school All-Star game.

Thanks to both teams’ explosive running backs and dual-threat quarterbacks, Sunday’s game will feature the NFL’s top two rushing teams. Philadelphia is No. 1 in the league with 193.4 yards per game, followed by Baltimore’s 180.2 yards per game. History suggests whichever team dominates on the ground will win this game.

On top of leading the league in rushing yards, Barkley leads the league in rushing yards per game (126.5), rushing average (6.2), and 100+ yard rushing games (seven, including five in the last six games). Barkley is T-4th in the NFL in rushing touchdowns (10), behind Henry (13), Jalen Hurts (11) and David Montgomery (11), while he is 1st in rushing touchdowns of 20+ yards (5), 30+ yards (4), 40+ yards (3) and 70+ yards (2).

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