Barkley ran for 176 yards in opposition to his previous group in Week 7 and averaged 158.5 yards per sport over the previous two weeks regardless of being pulled early within the fourth quarter in opposition to Dallas. He ran for 109 yards within the first quarter alone in opposition to the Commanders in Week 16 and may simply hit the century mark in opposition to New York’s Thirty first-ranked run protection.
However is breaking Dickerson’s report price risking Barkley’s well being on Sunday? It is determined by who you ask. For his half, Barkley is saying all the best issues.
“The best way I take a look at it, if it is in God’s plan, then it’s,” Barkley told reporters. “I am not overly making an attempt to go get it. I’m not frightened of it. I’d like to, however on the finish of the day, additionally, we’ve obtained greater issues that we’re specializing in.”
In the meantime, left deal with Jordan Mailata expressed frustration that the group couldn’t get Barkley the report in opposition to the Cowboys and mentioned he would foyer for the starters to play in opposition to the Giants.
“Why not?” Mailata said. “It’s a possibility to make historical past. We by no means actually spoke concerning the Giants subsequent week however we simply form of had the sensation that if we don’t go for it at this time, we would sit out. Coach hasn’t actually mentioned something but. However we’ll see.”
Really, head coach Nick Sirianni said, “We’ll do what we have to do, what’s proper for the soccer group. I’ve obtained rather a lot to consider. I’ll get pleasure from this, and I will give it some thought tonight in some unspecified time in the future.”
Identified for being a “participant’s coach,” Sirianni understands what’s at stake in an in any other case meaningless sport in opposition to the Giants subsequent week. He is aware of how a lot satisfaction gamers like Mailata and longtime proper deal with Lane Johnson would absorb clearing a path for the NFL’s all-time main rusher.
Extra importantly, he understands what the report would imply to the 69,796 followers that fill Lincoln Monetary Subject for each residence sport.
If he’s sensible, he and offensive coordinator Kellen Moore will draw up a run-heavy sport script for subsequent week’s matchup, giving the gamers and followers one thing they’ll bear in mind for years to return whereas sticking it to the division rival that ought to by no means have let Barkley go within the first place.
