Of course, the Eagles had answers with Jalen Hurts completing 17 of 22 passes for 221 yards as the Eagles took a 34-0 lead in the third quarter and cruised to a 40-22 win. And with the Chiefs focusing on Barkley, Hurts gained 72 yards on 11 carries.

On July 16, Barkley learned that he would be making room for one more thing on the mantel – the ESPYS' "Best NFL Player" award. Barkley received the award over fellow nominees Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson and Patrick Surtain II.

Barkley’s hurdle, one that will grace the cover of the newest Madden video game, was a key moment in the Eagles’ Super Bowl march. Philadelphia beat the Jacksonville Jaguars, 28-23, in Week 9 thanks in large part to Barkley’s 199 total yards and two touchdowns.