Saquon Barkley’s performance in the Eagles’ 26-18 victory over the Commanders on Thursday night captured the attention of NFL fans.

His impressive stats and impact on the game sparked conversations about his potential MVP candidacy.

A Stellar Performance

Barkley rushed for 146 yards, scored two touchdowns, and added 52 receiving yards to his total.

With four games of 100-plus rushing yards in the last five, it’s clear that Barkley is in top form this season, making a strong case for himself as one of the league’s elite players.

Fans Rally Behind Barkley

After his standout performance, fans flooded social media with their thoughts on Barkley’s place in the MVP conversation.

One user tweeted, “Saquon Barkley has entered the MVP conversation,” while another joked, “Saquon Barkley is gonna win the NFL MVP.

Lol great job, @Giants,” poking fun at New York’s decision to let him walk in free agency.

A third fan stated, “I’m still not sure how Saquon Barkley is not in the MVP conversation. He’s right behind Lamar [Jackson], in my opinion.”

Backing from Former Players

Barkley’s performance also caught the eye of former NFL players.

Ex-Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III noted that Barkley “ran himself into the MVP race,” while Chase Daniel, a longtime backup QB, questioned, “When do we put Saquon Barkley squarely at the top of every MVP list? Without Saquon, the Eagles are NOT the Eagles.”

Barkley’s Remarkable Season

With the Eagles now holding an 8-2 record, Barkley leads the league with 1,137 rushing yards.

Should he win MVP, he would join a rare group of non-quarterbacks to receive the honor.

The most recent running back to win the award was Adrian Peterson in 2012, and before him, LaDainian Tomlinson (2006) and Shaun Alexander (2005).

All three of these MVP-winning backs rushed for over 1,800 yards, with Peterson’s 2,097 yards being the second-most in a single season.

The Path to MVP

Barkley will need to keep up his incredible play to stay in the MVP race.

While Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen are seen as the top contenders for the award, Barkley’s recent performances could make him a serious threat.

Before his standout game against the Commanders, he wasn’t even among the top six in MVP betting odds.

What’s Next for Barkley?

Next week, Barkley will look to continue his strong run when the Eagles face the Rams.

Fans will be eager to see if he can build on his momentum and continue to dominate on the field.

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