Saquon Barkley Breaks Reggie Bush's Record for Most Catches by a Rookie RB

Saquon Barkley continued to make NFL history Sunday, breaking Reggie Bush's single-season receptions record for a rookie running back.

Barkley recorded his 89th reception of the season just before halftime of the New York Giants' season finale against the Dallas Cowboys. Bush set the record during the 2006 season with the New Orleans Saints.

The Penn State product went into the locker room with 60 total yards on eight touches (six carries, two receptions). He entered the week 114 yards shy of becoming the third rookie back in league history to eclipse 2,000 yards.

"I'm not all about winning rushing titles, or me, me, me, but I do believe that I want to be a great player in this league, and I want to go down as one of the best to play in this league," Barkley told reporters. "That's a credit to the coaching staff and your teammates and the hard work you put in. I believe one day I will accomplish that goal, and that's a goal of mine. The way I am, when I set goals and I envision something, I'm going to go work for it."

Barkley needed 237 rushing yards to eclipse Ezekiel Elliott for the NFL rushing title. Elliott sat out Sunday's game with the Cowboys already clinching an NFC East title.

While some may have preferred the Giants select a quarterback with the No. 2 pick, it's impossible to argue with the results. Barkley has been every bit the superstar they hoped, a game-changing running back who might be the best all-around player at his position.

If the Giants can somehow find some competency at quarterback this offseason, their offense is set up to be one of the league's best for a long time to come.