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Barkley's 176 Yards, Hurts' Two TDs Lead Eagles Over Giants 28-3

Oct 20, 2024, 07:04 PM

Saquon Barkley returned to MetLife Stadium with the Philadelphia Eagles and delivered a standout performance against his former team, the New York Giants. Barkley rushed for 176 yards on 17 carries, including a 55-yard run where he reached a top speed of 21.93 mph, and scored a touchdown in the Eagles' 28-3 victory. His rushing yards surpassed the Giants' total offensive yards for the game. Quarterback Jalen Hurts added two rushing touchdowns for the Eagles, and A.J. Brown contributed five receptions for 89 yards and a touchdown. The Eagles' defense dominated with eight sacks, holding the Giants to 117 total yards and three points. Daniel Jones was benched during the game, and the Giants fell to a 2-5 record. Barkley's 658 rushing yards through six games set a franchise record for the Eagles, surpassing LeSean McCoy's 630 yards in 2013.