Saquon Barkley has made a significant impact since joining the Philadelphia Eagles in free agency. The team’s decision to allow him to walk away after losing him to free agency proved to be a costly mistake for their rival, the New York Giants.
Barkley’s impressive performance on the field earned him the Offensive Player of the Year award, ahead of several other notable players. He accumulated 345 carries for 2,005 yards and 13 touchdowns, as well as 33 catches for 278 yards and two touchdowns.
The Eagles’ star running back became the ninth player in NFL history to rush for over 2,000 yards in a single season, ranking eighth on the league’s all-time list. Barkley also holds the distinction of being the only player to achieve this feat while averaging more than 5.8 yards per carry.
Barkley’s highlight performance came in Week 12 against the Rams, where he posted a career-high 302 scrimmage yards and set a franchise record with 255 rushing yards. He dominated games throughout the season, with 11 occasions of 100+ rushing yards, including five of 150+ yards.
The award winner received 406 points and secured 35 out of 50 first-place votes, while Lamar Jackson finished second with 183 points, Ja’Marr Chase third, Derrick Henry fourth, and Joe Burrow fifth. Josh Allen claimed the remaining first-place vote to round out the top six finishers.
Source: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/saquon-barkley-runs-away-with-offensive-player-of-the-year