Paying running backs paid off in Week 1 for teams across the NFL. Saquon Barkley, Joe Mixon and J.K. Dobbins proved for one game they were worth the investment after changing uniforms in the offseason. So did Josh Jacobs, Aaron Jones and Tony Pollard. Barkley received a $37.5 million, three-year contract with $26 million guaranteed from the Eagles.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at the Neo Quimica Arena in Sao Paulo. Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon runs to the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Indianapolis. Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K.
Aaron Jones had 94 yards rushing and one touchdown for Minnesota in a 28-6 win over the Giants. He got essentially a one-year deal for $7 million after the Packers signed Josh Jacobs to replace him. Overall, seven running backs who previously went to Pro Bowls changed teams in the offseason. Derrick Henry and D’Andre Swift were the other two.
Christian McCaffrey got an extension from San Francisco after earning AP Offensive Player of the Year honors that raised his average annual salary to $19 million, highest among running backs. For one week at least, running backs outshined the QBs. There were more 100-yard rushers than 300-yard passers . Seventeen starting QBs failed to throw for 200 yards in Week 1.
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