There is a noticeable difference watching Saquon Barkley with the Philadelphia Eagles compared to the New York Giants. An MVP-caliber year -- and potentially historic season -- certainly has something to do with how Barkley is feeling on a daily basis.

Protecting Barkley in open space is a key part of Philadelphia's game plan moving forward, but he's also the man Baltimore knows they need to stop if they want to win on Sunday.

Receiver Johnny Wilson (hamstring) and safety Sydney Brown (knee) are also questionable. Cornerback Darius Slay (concussion) has been ruled out, as expected. It would be unusual for a player to clear concussion protocol in less than a week.

Saquon Barkley is putting up numbers the NFL hasn't seen in over a decade, making his argument to become the first running back to win NFL MVP in 12 years. There isn't an MVP case for Barkley without his rushing totals after halftime of games.

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;

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs against the Los Angeles Rams during the second ...

Saquon Barkley ran for touchdowns of 70 and 72 yards in the second half and finished with an Eagles-record 255 yards rushing in the streaking Philadelphia Eagles’ seventh consecutive victory, 37-20 over the Los Angeles Rams.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is quickly hurdling the competition in the race for the NFL MVP Award.