Mike McCarthy says the Dallas Cowboys focused on stopping Saquon Barkley regardless of who’s at QB for the Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles have had a lot of success this season and the incredible play of star running back Saquon Barkley is a huge reason why. Barkley joined the Eagles ahead of the 2024 season and has been arguably the best offensive player in football this season.

The dynamic one-two punch of Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley have propelled the Eagles to their NFC East-leading 12-3 record. But they weren't able to win consistently — and become the NFL's best rushing attack this season — without the help from their offensive lineman,

Saquon Barkley is having a historic 2024 season, and Jalen Hurts has the Eagles at 12-3 and prepared to make a deep playoff run. Christmas is on Wednesday, and in a well-documented tradition, the running back and quarterback split the bill on golf carts for the entire offensive line Olivia Reiner of The Inquirer reported.

In the wake of the team’s success, Hurts and Barkley decided to give a special joint holiday gift to their offensive line for Christmas this year—to whom Hurts may be particularly grateful given the Eagles’ notorious “Tush Push” play.

The quarterback and star running back made sure the guys who protect and open holes for them were well taken care of this Christmas.

The Eagles offensive line takes care of Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley on the football field. So, Hurts and Barkley made sure to take care of the group for the holidays. Late Tuesday afternoon, Hurts and Barkley teamed up to gift each offensive lineman a custom four-seater golf cart.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley bought their offensive linemen an outstanding Christmas gift. The two star players bought their offensive linemen golf carts due to how great they have been all season.