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2023 season has been one of the most standout performances in the , with the showcasing his skills both on the ground and in the air. With and in 10 games, has been a key piece in his team's success. However, his is being hampered by an unexpected factor: the "tush push" system that the use in the red zone with quarterback .
The "tush push" is a play in which , assisted by his offensive line, powers forward in , making it a highly effective tool near the goal line. However, this play has had a direct impact on touchdown stats. Often, the running back has been tackled on the , only for to finish the play with a touchdown on the next attempt.
This has caused , who has certainly earned the right to be in position to score, to see his own touchdown numbers limited. Jason Kelce defends Saquon Barkley's MVP candidacy Former center , brother of , defended on his New Heights podcast. argued that lack of touchdowns shouldn't be a determining factor in his "Barkley is the one putting the team in position to score.
He shouldn't be penalized because Hurts finishes the plays," said Kelce. He believes that while touchdown numbers might not be as high as they could be, his contribution to the team has been crucial and deserves recognition for his In the ' victory over the , for example, iced the game with two long touchdown runs in the fourth quarter, finishing with nearly 200 total yards in the game. However, if he had been able to score on those , his touchdown total could have been much higher, which would have further strengthened his There's still plenty of season left to see Barkley shine With a second half of the season still ahead, has the chance to continue shining and prove that his impact on the field goes beyond just the numbers.
While winning the is historically difficult for a running back, his talent and determination make him a strong contender, especially if he keeps delivering big performances. Regardless of the outcome, ..
