Saquon Barkley Rushes for 176 Yards as Eagles Defeat Giants 28-3 in Return to MetLife

Oct 20, 2024, 05:52 PM

Saquon Barkley returned to MetLife Stadium as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles and delivered a dominant performance against his former team, the New York Giants. Barkley rushed for 176 yards on 17 carries, averaging 10.4 yards per carry, and totaling 187 yards from scrimmage. His standout plays included a 55-yard run and a 3-yard touchdown, contributing to the Eagles' 28-3 victory. Barkley's rushing total was the second-highest single-game mark of his career and the second-most all-time by a player facing their former team. Notably, he amassed more yards than the entire Giants offense, which managed only 119 total yards. The Eagles accumulated 270 rushing yards and recorded eight sacks. Giants fans booed Barkley as he took the field, and some modified their No. 26 jerseys in response to his return. With this win, the Eagles improved to 4-2 and have now beaten the Giants 18 times in 22 games, while the Giants fell to 2-5.