In true Philadelphia Eagles fan fashion, the fans who attended the Lincoln Financial Field to witness their Birds’ 26-18 victory over the Washington Commanders dedicated the triumph to the New York Giants management with the chant of “Thanks Giants,” which became the touch of salt in the wound of a team that is on track to get the first overall pick in the 2025 Draft.The reason for the thanks, which is actually a mockery, is the incredible decision made by his management to let his running back Saquon Barkley go in free agency last offseason, considering that he would be at the beginning of the decline of his career. Barkley was the main offensive asset for the Giants in recent years and, in another incredible move, the team decided to give the contract to its quarterback, Daniel Jones, who has never shown enough consistency to be a reliable passer for the team. Barkley, who showed much more than Jones, did not receive the offer and in Philly he was welcomed with open arms to become the main weapon of an offense full of stars.
Barkley signed a three-year, $37.75 million contract with the Eagles after spending his first six seasons in New York. Last night, to prove he was not finished, he rushed for 146 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns to extend the Eagles NFC East lead to 8-2 over the surprising Commanders who slipped to 7-4 in a division that will be decided between these two franchises.
During Barkley’s post-match interview with Amazon, host Charissa Thompson paused for the running back to hear the support of his new fans, as they shouted: “Thank you, Giants!”Barkley responded with a satisfied smile that said it all.
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