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Handing out Eagles awards at the (near) halfway point of the 2024 season originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
It has been a busy couple of months to start the Eagles season but at (around) the midpoint of the season, they have a strong 6-2 record.
Because the NFL season is now 17 games, the actual midpoint of the Eagles season will happen at halftime in the Cowboys game on Sunday so we’re getting a jump on it.
Here are our Eagles awards halfway through the 2024 season:
Offensive MVP
Roob: Saquon Barkley
Barkley has been unstoppable this year, with 116 rushing yards and 134 scrimmage yards per game, a 5.9 rushing average and eight touchdowns. At times he’s carried the offense with his relentless, attacking running style and home-run ability. His ability gives the offense superstars both in the passing game and the running game, and that’s a tough combination to stop.
Dave: Saquon Barkley
There were plenty of questions about why the Eagles would pay top-of-the-market money for a running back and Barkley has answered all those. It’s hard to picture where the Eagles would be without their star running back. Barkley is already over 1,000 scrimmage yards and has been phenomenal running the ball. He has 925 rushing yards on 157 carries (5.9 average) and 6 touchdowns. He’d have even more scores if the Tush Push didn’t exist. The Eagles consider explosive runs to be 10+ yards and Barkley leads the NFL in that category with 23.
Defensive MVP
Roob: Cooper DeJean
DeJean has only been a regular on defense for four games, but he has made such a profound defense with his playmaking, tackling, physicality and intelligence. This has been a different group since he took over for Avonte Maddox in the slot. The Eagles have only allowed 44 points in the four games he’s been a regular on defense, and he’s not the only reason for the turnaround but he might be the biggest.
Dave: Zack Baun
Another free agent pickup that has worked out extremely well. When the Eagles signed…
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Publish date : 2024-11-07 12:00:00
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