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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Sport
Dave Caldwell

‘All he needs is a bit of daylight’: how Saquon Barkley became the NFL’s most dangerous weapon

Saquon Barkley has enjoyed a wildly successful start to his career in Philadelphia.
Saquon Barkley has enjoyed a wildly successful start to his career in Philadelphia. Photograph: Tommy Gilligan/USA Today Sports

Baltimore Ravens nose tackle Travis Jones dropped the fabulous Saquon Barkley to the cold turf for a one-yard loss on his only carry of the third quarter Sunday, leaving the running back with 44 yards rushing on the day. Barkley has had four separate carries this season for more yardage.

The Ravens had done a decent job to that point containing Barkley, but football games consist of four quarters, not three, and Barkley only seems to get stronger these days. As the Philadelphia Eagles ground out a 24-19 victory over a fellow playoff contender, Barkley finished with 107 yards rushing.

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