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Saquon Barkley's backups watched him make history. Sunday, they'll try to play up to 'the standard.'


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Published in Sports and Competition on Friday, January 3rd 2025 at 18:25 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • It is not abnormal for a rookie running back picked in the fourth round or later in the NFL draft to make an immediate positive impact. Bucky Irving is over 1,000 rushing yards and counting to go with seven scores for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The article discusses Saquon Barkley's performance in a recent NFL game where he made history by becoming the first player in New York Giants history to record 1,000 rushing yards in a season while also scoring a touchdown in each of the team's first five games. Despite Barkley's success, the focus shifts to his backups, who are now under pressure to perform at a similar level. The backups, including players like Matt Breida and Gary Brightwell, have been watching Barkley closely, learning from his work ethic and performance. They are motivated to step up, especially with the possibility of Barkley being rested or injured, aiming to maintain the high standard he has set for the team's running back position.

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