Many analysts believe that the Cowboys will be drafting Heisman finalist running back Ashton Jeanty to improve their run game and help the team return to Super Bowl contention, similar to what Emmitt Smith did for the Cowboys in the 1990s.

Barkley needs to pick up the pace if he wants to overtake Eric Dickerson and set a new NFL single-season rushing record.

Today in Sports, December 24 - Marshall Faulk breaks Emmitt Smith’s NFL record for touchdowns in a season with 26

Barkley was drafted out of Penn State with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2018 draft. He was an instant success in New York and ran for 1,307 yards his rookie season. Barkley ran for 5,211 yards and 35 touchdowns and had 288 receptions for 2,100 yards and 12 TDs in six years with the Giants.

1995 — Emmitt Smith of the Dallas Cowboys scores his 25th touchdown of the season in a 37-13 win over Arizona, breaking the record for most TDs in a season. Smith passes John Riggins of Washington, who scored 24 in 1983.

Saquon Barkley has more meaningful football to play this season — giving the Philadelphia Eagles running back a better chance at making a serious run at breaking Eric Dickerson’s