Sep 6, 2024; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) leaves the field after the 2024 NFL Sao Paolo Game against the Green Bay Packers at Neo Quimica Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
109 rushing yards on 24 carries. 23 receiving yards on a pair of receptions. And a touchdown hat trick.
Saquon Barkley’s Eagles debut was a huge success, and now he has an NFC Offensive Player of the Week honor to prove it. Barkley won the same award on three previous occasions with the Giants, most recently in week one of the 2022 season.
Cannot get enough of Dallas Goedert telling Saquon Barkley “Welcome to the Birds, baby!” after his 3rd touchdown 🦅 pic.twitter.com/ndRblRMTfI
The 27-year-old running back says he still has room to improve: “A hat trick is never a bad thing, but there's so much that I can do . . . I'm always gonna be like that. Go back and watch film, and obviously look at the good, but there's a lot of bad in there too."
Barkley was also quick to credit his offensive line: "The O-line played great. That's a big reason why I wanted to come to Philly when I had the opportunity."
Meanwhile, back at MetLife Stadium, Barkley's former team and their unpopular $160 million quarterback were held to six points in their first game of the season.
