The quarterback runs too much, which takes away carries from the backs and puts him at risk — the key factors in Barkley's failed pursuit.

Saquon Barkley rushed for 167 yards to top 2,000 on the season, backup quarterback Kenny Pickett ran and threw for scores before departing with injured ribs, and the Philadelphia Eagles clinched the NFC East title by routing the Dallas Cowboys 41-7.

The Eagles clinched the NFC East Division title with a dominant win over the Dallas Cowboys in South Philadelphia Sunday afternoon.

LeSean McCoy reacts to the Philadelphia Eagles deciding to sit Saquon Barkley in Week 18 against the New York Giants. He was 101 yards shy of breaking Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record.

Saquon Barkley rushed for 167 yards to join the 2,000-yard club and the Philadelphia Eagles clinched the NFC East title with a lopsided 41-7 victory against the visiting Dallas Cowboys

Pro Football Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson will remain the NFL's single-season rushing leader for at least one more year. With the Philadelphia Eagles' postseason secured, head coach Nick Sirianni

The Philadelphia Eagles will be resting several of their starters when they take on the New York Giants in Week 18. That includes running back Saquon Barkley, who officially will not get the chance to break Eric Dickerson's 40-year-old rushing record.

The Philadelphia Eagles issued their third and final official injury report on Friday in advance of their Week 18 home game against the New York Giants. The Eagles ruled one player OUT: Jalen Hurts. Hurts still hasn’t practiced since suffering a concussion in Week 16.

The Eagles are making the proper decision in resting star back Saquon Barkley for a meaningless final regular season game -- no matter what record might be at stake.