Even the New York Giants were no longer impressed with his abilities. The Philadelphia Eagles general manager knew he needed a game-winning running back and paid over $12.5 million per season to lure Saquon Barkley away from their NFC rivals.
Barkley paid huge dividends in Week 1, was partially responsible for the Week 2 loss, and likely saved the Eagles’ season with that explosive, game-winning 65-yard touchdown run that gave Philadelphia a 7-3 lead with just under 13:00 minutes left in the fourth quarter.
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Saquon Barkley reached a top speed of 21.66 miles per hour on his 65-yard touchdown run, the second-fastest play by a ball carrier this season and the fastest on a running play.
🔹 Defenders in the penalty area: 7
🔹 Expected Rush Yards: 3
🔹 Rush Yards Over Expected: +62#PHIvsNO | @Eagle pic.twitter.com/fjgvvpjdAT— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) 22 September 2024
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