Saquon Barkley had an exceptional season, rushing for 2,000 yards during the regular season and leading Philadelphia to their second Super Bowl title with significant postseason contributions. In Super Bowl LIX, the Chiefs heavily focused on stopping his runs, resulting in Barkley averaging only 2.3 yards per carry. Despite this, Philadelphia's offensive strength and the performance of Jalen Hurts showcased the team's versatility, emphasizing Barkley's potential increased role in the passing game to counteract future defensive strategies.
Barkley is fresh off a season for the ages in which he became the ninth player in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards in the regular season.
The Chiefs focused heavily on Barkley in Super Bowl LIX, limiting him to 2.3 yards per carry and a run stop win rate of 36.1%.
Barkley acknowledged the team’s collective strength, stating, "the beauty of playing for the Philadelphia Eagles is we have a lot of great guys around us, so whatever teams want to do, it's kind of pick your poison."
Jalen Hurts demonstrated the passing game's capability during the Super Bowl, winning MVP with a three-touchdown performance.
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