Saquon Barkley is having a career year in Philadelphia and proving he deserves to be the first running back to win NFL MVP since 2012.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) celebrating his touchdown with teammate Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) AP

Saquon Barkley is within reach of the NFL rushing record. Here's why he likely won't get the chance to break it.

While the tush push isn’t quite the automatic touchdown in the post-Jason Kelce era as it once was, it’s still an incredibly tough play to stop when the Eagles get inside the two-yard line. It also means that Saquon Barkley misses out on some fantasy points.

We're entering Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season, and several Eagles are among the league leaders in their respective positions. With two games to play, Saquon Barkley is pacing towards 2,000 and potentially Eric Dickerson's NFL rushing record.

Jalen Hurts has been ruled out of the Philadelphia Eagles' game at the Washington Commanders with a concussion.

Saquon Barkley hit a slight hiccup in Week 15, as the Eagles star running back rushed for just 65 yards on 19 carries. Barkley, who entered Sunday still leading the NFL with 1,688 yards, just amassed his yardage from last week in one explosive run.

Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley Gave Special Holiday Gifts to Eagles O-Line - SI In the wake of the team’s success, Hurts and Barkley decided to give a special joint holiday gift to their offensive line for Christmas this year—to whom Hurts may be particularly grateful given the Eagles’ notorious “Tush Push” play.

As things presently stand, it's unclear who the Philadelphia Eagles will start under center in Week 17: Jalen Hurts, Kenny Pickett, or Tanner McKee.

The Philadelphia Eagles could spoil the entire point of the New York Giants' season if Saquon Barkley's record takes a back seat in Week 18.