Saquon Barkley Shines at MetLife Stadium Against Giants
- Saquon Barkley rushed for 176 yards and a touchdown, leading the Eagles to victory.
- Daniel Jones’s poor performance resulted in him being benched during the game.
- The Eagles capitalized on the Giants’ weaknesses, leading to a lopsided score and raising concerns about the Giants' future.
In a recent NFL game held at MetLife Stadium, Saquon Barkley, now with the Philadelphia Eagles, delivered an outstanding performance against his former team, the New York Giants. On October 20, 2024, Barkley rushed for an impressive 176 yards and scored a touchdown, leading the Eagles to a commanding 28-3 victory. The Eagles' total rushing yards for the game reached 270, overwhelming the Giants' defense. Notably, Barkley's longest run was 55 yards, which set up his touchdown in the second quarter. The performance by the Eagles highlighted significant issues within the Giants' offense, particularly the struggles of quarterback Daniel Jones. Despite efforts, Jones had only thrown for 99 yards before being benched for Drew Lock in the second half. The Giants were unable to find any rhythm, managing just 119 total yards of offense. The Eagles' defense effectively neutralized Jones, sacking him eight times and exploiting vulnerabilities in the Giants' offensive line, especially after the injury to Andrew Thomas. As Barkley thrived in the game, Giants owner John Mara expressed his concerns about the potential regret of having passed on retaining Barkley, who was drafted with the second overall pick in 2018. This defeat has raised questions about the Giants’ direction and performance, casting a shadow over their prospects as they continued to struggle against a resurgent Eagles team.