Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said he will meet with the team and players about Saquon Barkley’s pursuit of a record.

The Philadelphia Eagles are ranked No. 1 in the world, No. 2, so from a team perspective. On Sunday afternoon against the New York Giants, it was pretty meaningless.

However, from a personal perspective, Saquon Barkley has the opportunity to rewrite the history book.

Barkley stayed away from Eric. Dickerson is the NFL’s 101-yard single-season rushing king after rushing for 167 yards last weekend.

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley #26 scores for the Dallas Cowboys in the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, December 1, September 29, 2024 in Philadelphia. La Delphia (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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With another outstanding performance Barkley became the ninth player to rush for 2,000 yards in a single season. What’s even more impressive is that he did it in 16 games.

Of course, the stats will come in game week 17, so there can be some debate about their legality.

However, there’s no doubt that it’s up to the Eagles and head coach Nick Cianni to decide: personal goals or what benefits the team.

Sirianni said Tuesday he would discuss the decision with everyone in the building.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, No. 26, runs the ball against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 1, Oct. 1, 2024. at baltimore (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

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“I’ll talk to our staff, I’ll talk to the players, I’ll talk to (general manager) Howie (Roseman), I’ll talk to Mr. Lurie. I will talk with everyone to try my best. Obviously, I am making the best decision for the football team,” Sirianni said. Radio 94WIP in Philadelphia on Tuesday during his weekly interview with 94WIP radio in Philadelphia.

“What is best for the team? So what is the best thing for the person who made this record?”

In 2021, Sirianni rested most of his starters except for DeVonta Smith, who is coming off a rookie record for receiving yards.

“Every situation is a little different. Not saying one way or another Or what will it be like? Or even that I have already made up my mind.”

In that sense there is additional irony. It would obviously be a bittersweet feeling for Barkley to break the record against a team that chose not to re-sign him after six seasons with the G-Men, who were 3-13. But lost the number 1 position to myself. 1 program this weekend.

Over the weekend, Cam Ward broke the FBS record for career touchdown passes. Then didn’t play in the second half.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley No. 26 scores a goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Thursday, November 1, September 14, 2024 in Phila. delphia (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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Barkley said Sunday he would be OK with whatever decision was made.

“I came here to do something special. Breaking that record is special,” Barkley said. “But I want a banner on it. I think we all do.”

Barkley has 2,005 rushing yards on the season, averaging 125.3 yards per game. He has rushed for at least 100 yards in 11 games this season.

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