As in the loud, proud fans of Philadelphia football Eagles, a sui generis NFL species—aggressively passionate, seldom content, and never shy. On Sunday their beloved squad won their eighth game in a row,

Behind Saquon Barkley’s clutch fourth-quarter touchdown and a resilient defense, the Eagles sent a message to the rest of the NFL with a gritty win over Baltimore.

The Eagles are first in the league in rushing attempts and last in the league in passing attempts. Could that formula get them back to the Super Bowl this season?

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley solidified the team's win with a 25-yard touchdown run against the Baltimore Ravens as his breakout year continues.

Pound, Eagles, pound!” would be more apt. The Eagles, big, strong and fast, beat on their opponents until they can’t hold up. Baltimore Ravens defenders fared well through three quarters Sunday, before massive-and-mobile Eagles blockers sprang Saquon Barkley for a 25-yard scoring run that stretched the lead to an insurmountable nine points inside of eight minutes.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley speaks to the media following the team's 24-19 win over the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.

When the Eagles return to Lincoln Financial Field next Sunday, they should play "Enter Sandman" before the fourth quarter starts. Like all-time great MLB closer Mariano Rivera, the song would signal that the NFL's ultimate finisher is getting ready to go.