In the NFL’s pass-first era, the running backs are making noise at an old-school position. You could see his sarcasm begging for permission to bite. As Justice Hill listened to a question about the NFL’s running back revival, he pursed his lips and figured out how to respond the nicest way he could.

In an age where the running back position seems to be losing its value across the NFL, some are doing everything they can to show that it's still well worth inv

Henry and Barkley are leading a renaissance of sorts for featured running backs, and now the sport's top two rushing stars go head to head when the Baltimore Ravens host the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. With more than 1,300 yards apiece on the ground, those two are even stealing headlines from Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts entering this matchup.

Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley are spearheading a running back renaissance. Ravens legend Jamal Lewis calls them the ‘last of a dying breed.’

Whenever Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry gets 20 or more carries, the team’s offense is usually right on schedule. Henry recorded 140 rushing yards on 24 carries versus the Los

Receiver Johnny Wilson (hamstring) and safety Sydney Brown (knee) are also questionable. Cornerback Darius Slay (concussion) has been ruled out, as expected. It would be unusual for a player to clear concussion protocol in less than a week.

Baltimore has won eight of its past ten games, while Philadelphia is on a seven-game winning streak. The Ravens currently sit a half-game out of first place behind 8-3 Pittsburgh in the AFC North, while Philadelphia holds a 2.5-game lead over 7-5 Washington in the NFC East standings.

We’re just going to have a tough time stopping this running back that we’re playing,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said of Saquon Barkley as Baltimore prepares for its matchup with the Eagles.

In the modern, pass-happy NFL, fans should cherish the running back matchup on display in Sunday's game between the Baltimore Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles. B