The quarterback runs too much, which takes away carries from the backs and puts him at risk — the key factors in Barkley's failed pursuit.

Barkley became only the ninth player in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards last week against the Cowboys. He’s at 2,005 — exactly 100 yards shy of Eric Dickerson, who set the mark of 2,105 in 1984 with the Los Angeles Rams.

Saquon Barkley is on the doorstep of NFL history. The Philadelphia Eagles back is just 101 rushing yards away from passing Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson for the single-season rushing record. With a game left,