Van Buren set that record against the Rams during the Eagles’ 1949 NFL championship victory at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Barkley broke it with 205 yards during the Eagles’ 28-22 win over the Rams in the NFC Divisional round. Barkley and the Eagles will play the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship 3 p.m. Sunday at the Linc.

The Philadelphia Eagles will host the NFC Championship Game thanks to a historical performance by running back Saquon Barkley, who exploded for 232 total yards and two touchdowns on Sunday. Barkley had back-breaking runs of 62 yards and 78 yards to put

Barkley was not re-signed by the Giants but stayed in the NFC East and signed with the Eagles. New York likely regrets letting Barkley go. The former Penn State star rushed for over 2,000 yards during his first year in Philadelphia.