No longer flagged for his leaps, Barkley, 27, is feted for his continued ascendance. In his first year as an Eagle and seventh in the NFL, residents of his hometown, which is 68 miles northwest of Lincoln Financial Field, crane their necks to keep track of his every carry or reception.

The roster says Saquon Barkley is a running back. And it says Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens, Mekhi Becton and Lane Johnson are offensive linemen. They have different meeting rooms, different position coaches and they’re sure built differently.

Nick Sirianni’s decision to sit Saquon Barkley in Week 18 sparks a debate over personal milestones versus team goals.