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Saquon Barkley's rushing yards total for Sunday's NFC Championship game against the Washington Commanders is a jaw-dropping 129.5.
Just how big a number is this?
The next highest rushing yards total listed is for the Commanders Jayden Daniels at 55.5.
Barkley ran 26 times for 205 yards and two touchdowns in the Eagles’ Divisional Round win over the Rams, adding four receptions for 27 additional yards.
Per NBC Sports:
"It was “business as usual” for Barkley, who was leaned on heavily in a game that featured snow conditions for most of the afternoon. Barkley broke off one of two signature long touchdown runs in the first quarter when he ran nearly untouched for a 62-yard score to give the Eagles a 13-7 lead. Barkley seemingly put the game on ice — no pun intended — late in the fourth quarter when his second long run went for a 78-yard score to put the Eagles up 28-15 with less than five minutes to play. The Rams would rally late, but Philly’s defense held firm to prevent the near comeback attempt. Barkley and the Eagles now prepare to play host to the Commanders in the NFC Championship game next Sunday. In two games against the Commanders, Barkley has totaled 348 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns on 57 touches."
Barkley nearly went over the NFC Championship posted total against the Packers the week before with 119 rushing yards.
