PHILADELPHIA — Within the confines of the Philadelphia Eagles’ locker room, framed images of Saquon Barkley adorn the wall in the lounge area. The left frame displays him in action against the Commanders, beneath which a strip of masking tape reads, “THE CHOSEN ONE.” The right features another dynamic shot from a game with the Rams, with the accompanying tape proclaiming “OUR SAVIOR.” This playful shrine was crafted by an offensive lineman, meant both to jest and to honor what has been hailed as one of the greatest seasons for a running back in Eagles history.

The discussion about the best individual season can ignite spirited debates on any sports talk platform; however, Barkley has the chance to further solidify his case during the upcoming Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs. His statistics are impressive, boasting 2,005 rushing yards and seven touchdown runs spanning over 60