The two best rushing seasons in NFL history belong to Denver Broncos legend Terrell Davis. Including the postseason, Davis rushed for 2,331 yards in 1997, setting a single-season NFL record on his way to a Super Bowl win.
Saquon Barkley didn't break the regular season rushing record, but a dominant playoff run has him chasing history again.
Barkley had a good chance at an iconic NFL record in the Eagles' season finale. He was exactly 100 yards behind Eric Dickerson's record of 2,105 yards, set in 1984. Barkley admitted he wanted a shot at it, but he went along with head coach Nick Sirianni's decision to rest all starters in Week 18.
Barkley wasn't given the chance to top Dickerson's single-season rushing record. But there are two long-standing playoff rushing records Barkley could break Sunday against the Commanders.
Only one player in NFL history has had a season better than the one Saquon Barkley is having. Barkley is just one win away from having the greatest season by any player in NFL history.  This is the history Barkley is seeking,
Saquon Barkley has helped the Eagles run back to the Super Bowl. Is he having the best season ever for an NFL running back?
In addition to playing in his first Super Bowl, he has the opportunity to break the all-time record for the most rushing yards combined in the regular season and the postseason.
Saquon Barkley is chasing history in his first season with the Philadelphia Eagles. The two sides are also chasing Super Bowl glory. That's precisely the thought process when Barkley signed his three-year free agent contract with the Eagles during the offseason.
With just 29 rushing yards at Super Bowl LIX, Saquon Barkley can break yet another single season record in the NFL.
Patrick Mahomes is roughly an even-money favorite to win Super Bowl MVP. Saquon Barkley is second ahead of Jalen Hurts.
Can Saquon Barkley put the finishing touches on what is arguably the greatest season ever by a running back with a Super Bowl victory?