2024 NFL odds suggest that Saquon Barkley has a chance to surpass the single-season rushing record of 2,105 yards. This milestone has only been achieved by eight running backs in NFL history, making it a significant challenge.
Could Barkley, the standout running back for the Philadelphia Eagles, become the second player to break the 2,100-yard barrier? This would be a remarkable feat, as the record was set by Eric Dickerson in 1984, while Adrian Peterson came the closest in 2012 with 2,097 yards.
According to FanDuel Sportsbook, the odds for Barkley to surpass both Peterson and Dickerson are currently set at +750. This reflects the betting market’s view on his potential to achieve this historic accomplishment.
After Week 11, Barkley’s odds were at +2000. However, following an impressive performance where he rushed for a franchise-record 255 yards in Week 12, his odds dramatically improved. Before Week 14, they had dropped to +470 and then to +300 before Week 15.
Unfortunately for Barkley, a modest outing of just 65 rushing yards against Philadelphia in Week 15 caused his odds to fall back to +750. Despite this setback, he currently leads the league with 1,688 rushing yards and has the highest number of carries at 285.
If he remains healthy for the rest of the season, Barkley has three games left to reach the magical figure of 2,106 yards. To do so, he would need to average approximately 139.3 rushing yards per game.
Currently, Barkley averages 120.6 rushing yards per game, having surpassed 139 yards in five games this season. The coming weeks will be crucial for him as he aims for this remarkable milestone.
