NEW ORLEANS — Saquon Barkley was named offensive player of the year by The Associated Press on Thursday, further cementing his first season with the Eagles into NFL history. The 27-year-old was announced as the winner at NFL Honors,

Saquon Barkley is one win away from being a Super Bowl champion and now the AP Offensive Player of the Year award winner. The Associated Press has named Barkley a finalist for the MVP and the league’s Offensive Player of the Year awards.

As Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley leads his team to Sunday’s Super Bowl game, the New York Giants remain a punching bag for at least one more game for letting him go.