The 2024 NFL season has yielded remarkable achievements, particularly within the realm of rushing performance, as evidenced by the historic seasons of running backs Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry. Both athletes, now gracing new teams, have surpassed the monumental threshold of 2,000 rushing yards, with Barkley achieving an impressive 2,283 yards and Henry amassing 2,114 yards. Despite these extraordinary individual accomplishments, it is noteworthy that neither the Baltimore Ravens nor the Philadelphia Eagles, the teams to which these players have transitioned, rank among the top ten in NFL history for the most rushing first downs in a single season. This episode delves into the statistics surrounding these exceptional performances while providing a broader context regarding their historical significance in the fabric of American football. We invite you to explore these intriguing narratives and the lessons they impart about the evolving landscape of the sport.

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