There are two operating backs who’ve been dynamite this season for his or her respective NFL groups and have made huge impacts whereas placing up enormous numbers.
Derrick Henry, who signed with the Baltimore Ravens as a free agent throughout the offseason, is having what might be a season for the ages, whereas Saquon Barkley, the Philadelphia Eagles’ large acquisition this offseason, can also be taking part in extraordinarily nicely.
It’s uncommon for a operating again, particularly these days, to win the NFL MVP award, with the final one to take action Adrian Peterson again in 2012.
However Henry and Barkley are among the many favorites for Offensive Participant of the Yr, and NFL insider Jordan Schultz just lately named his option to receiver the distinction.
“Saquon Barkley is … three strikes forward of the protection on each single play. He’s, to me, the Offensive Participant of the Yr, forward of Derrick Henry proper now. He’s been that dominant,” Schultz stated on “The Herd.”
With a balanced offensive assault led by Jalen Hurts and two excellent younger cornerbacks, the red-hot #Eagles have emerged as a real menace within the NFC.
Schultz additionally stated that Barkley has helped quarterback Jalen Hurts play higher, and whereas Hurts’ total passing stats on the season aren’t spectacular, he has been very correct over the previous few video games and hasn’t thrown an interception since Week 3.
The Eagles are 6-2, and although they’re behind the Washington Commanders for first place within the NFC East, they’re in place to leapfrog Washington and find yourself profitable the division.
The Eagles protection, which was their weak spot final season, has enormously improved, and total they’ve been a really spectacular squad just lately.
After taking part in the struggling Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia will host Washington in what might be a serious assertion recreation for each groups.
