Saquon Barkley Scores 3 TDs, NFL Fans Troll Giants in Hurts, Eagles Win vs. Packers
Paul KasabianFeatured Columnist IISeptember 7, 2024
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Saquon Barkley amassed 132 total yards and three touchdowns to lead the Philadelphia Eagles to a 34-29 win over the Green Bay Packers in São Paulo, Brazil, on Friday evening.
The former New York Giant signed a three-year, $37.75 million deal with the Eagles last March after six seasons with Big Blue. He was fantastic Friday, rushing for 109 yards and two scores on 24 carries while adding two catches for 23 yards and another touchdown.
Barkley got the Eagles on the board after catching a Jalen Hurts pass out of the backfield for 18 yards, tying the game at six.
Philadelphia Eagles @Eagles1ST EAGLES TOUCHDOWN FOR @SAQUON!!! pic.twitter.com/VkTZ2hMTQN
In the second quarter, Barkley got his first Eagles rushing touchdown, an 11-yarder to give Philadelphia the 13-12 edge.
Philadelphia Eagles @EaglesSaquon Freaking Barkley#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/ZdXg8tLqB0
The scoring continued in a back-and-forth game as Barkley found paydirt for what ended up being the game-winning score, a two-yard touchdown for a 30-26 lead in the third quarter.
Philadelphia Eagles @EaglesSaquon Barkley Hat Trick.
we repeat….
SAQUON BARKLEY HAT TRICK 🎩 pic.twitter.com/LiVM0PHCIV
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, among others, gave Barkley a shoutout for his efforts.
LeBron James @KingJamesOMG SAQUON SO DAMN QUICK/FAST!!!!!!! SO GOOD MAN! @saquon
Todd Gurley II @TG3IIJust hand the ball off to 26 smh
Odell Beckham Jr @objGive it to 26 one more time ……
⚡️Primetime!!!⚡️ @Joe_MainMixonTMU @saquon 🔥
Ty Hill @cheetahSaquon is so explosive omg
It’s only one game, but it’s naturally tough for Giants fans to see the ex-face of the franchise dominate in his first appearance with the team’s arch rival.
Big Blue ultimately let Barkley walk as the team, which went 6-11 last year, looked to address other areas of the franchise this offseason, namely pass-rusher (Brian Burns) and offensive line (e.g. Jon Runyan Jr., Jermaine Eluemunor). The Giants brought in ex-Buffalo Bill and Houston Texan Devin Singletary to be their new RB1.
We’ll see how things turn out for New York soon enough when it starts the season against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. For now, though, seeing Barkley in an Eagles uniform as he crushes the Packers can be a tough pill to swallow for some.
LeSean Shady Mccoy @CutonDime25Thank you giants 😂😂😂😂
Dez Bryant @DezBryantGiants organization seeing Saquon go crazy 😂 pic.twitter.com/0wjcoDssvA
Jamey Eisenberg @JameyEisenbergSaquon Barkley leaving the Giants pic.twitter.com/uBcUgHLEK1
Jordan Loupe @CantALoupe_FFGiants fans watching Saquon go off.
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Will Brinson @WillBrinsonNeed an extra episode of Giants Front Office Hard Knocks and it’s nothing but John Mara and Joe Schoen watching Saquon Eagles highlights together
Jomboy Media @JomboyMediaGiants fans watching Saquon Barkley tonight pic.twitter.com/i6Qgsnhdpu
Virgo 1983 @dbell983And the giants thought it was a good idea to pay Daniel Jones instead of SaQuon. The ultimate disrespect pic.twitter.com/zhNuLSfBwJ
Matt Fontana @MattFontana83The Giants paid Daniel Jones over Saquon Barkley pic.twitter.com/MkSGTkVjUL
Hater Report @HaterReport_Giants fans watching Saquon Barkley score 3 TDs in his first game with the Eagles pic.twitter.com/oOfWWLHepp
FanDuel Sportsbook @FDSportsbookSaquon Barkley to the Giants right now: pic.twitter.com/oRsCBcme4u
Sopranos World @SopranosWorldGiants fans watching Saquon Barkley score 3 TDs in his debut with the Eagles pic.twitter.com/RG8sE34WNh
fivepointsvids @FivePointsVidsThe Giants really just let Saquon Barkley walk.
No Hands Nation @SpeedDe86282699Giants fans watching Saquon Barkley go off for the eagles after their GM let him walk pic.twitter.com/37V7U6OU7e
Overtime @overtimeGiants fans seeing Saquon score 3 TDs
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Barkley and the Eagles play next on Monday, Sept. 16 versus the Atlanta Falcons. As for the Giants, Philadelphia and New York will meet on Oct. 20 and Jan. 5.
