Saquon Barkley never hides his knowledge for the history of football. A student of the game -- particularly the running back position -- Barkley sees the greatest performances in NFL history and jots them down in his memory.

The previous playoff record, set by Eagles legend Steve Van Buren with 196 yards in the 1949 NFL Championship (also against the Rams), was surpassed by Barkley, who remains focused on what mattered most on Sunday.

The last time the Eagles faced the Rams, Saquon Barkley had a night to remember. Here's how he's faring in the NFC divisional game.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Saquon Barkley hit the Eagles' record book — the one he keeps adding his name in — last week to learn who held the team record for rushing yards in a playoff game. Remember Steve van Buren? Most old-school Eagles fans know the ...

Saquon Barkley said he was aiming to chase "greatness" in the playoffs, and he delivered Sunday, rushing for 205 yards in the Eagles' win.

Saquon Barkley delivered another MVP-caliber performance when he racked up 205 yards on the ground against the Los Angeles Rams in the

Instant analysis:Saquon Barkley, D save Eagles vs Rams as Birds reach NFC title ... Barkley finished with 205 yards rushing, which broke Steve Van Buren's record of 196 yards set in the 1949 NFL Championship game. It was also the fifth-most rushing yards ...

Then Saquon Barkley delivered what should've been the ... He finished with 205 yards on 26 carries, breaking Steve Van Buren's franchise playoff record of 196 yards set in the 1949 NFL ...

When Saquon Barkley faced the Los Angeles Rams in November ... divisional game at Lincoln Financial Field. Barkley broke Steve Van Buren's franchise playoff rushing record of 196 yards set ...

The sixth-seeded Commanders, fresh off an upset of No. 1 seed Detroit, are the underdogs for the third consecutive week in the playoffs. They’ll meet the second-seeded Eagles with a trip to the Super Bowl.

The sixth-seeded Commanders, fresh off an upset of No. 1 seed Detroit, are the underdogs for the third consecutive week in the playoffs.

The Eagles will host the Washington Commanders on Sunday afternoon in South Philadelphia with a trip to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans on the line.