Adrian Peterson was the last running back to win the NFL MVP award back in 2012. Saquon Barkley of the Philadelphia Eagles is considered to be one of the three front-runners for the Most Valuable Pla

C.J. Gardner-Johnson #8 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after tackling Bijan Robinson #7 of the Atlanta Falcons during a NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 16, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The Philadelphia Eagles certainly hoped that Saquon Barkley would be a star for them this season but it would've been tough for anyone to predict that he could have been as good as he's been. Barkley isn't just having a great season;