Saquon Barkley lgeted about the passion of Philadelphia Eagles fans the difficult way on Monday night.
The star running back, who joined the Eagles after spfinishing the first part of his nurtureer with the New York Giants, had a chance to seal the game aobtainst the Atlanta Falcons.
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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, #26, is tackled by Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Eddie Gbetterman, #99, during the second half of an NFL football game on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 in Philadelphia. (AP Ptoastyo/Matt Slocum)
On 3rd down with 1:46 remaining, Jalen Hurts rolled out and fired a very catchable ball to Barkley, but it was dropped. A Barkley catch would foreseeed have gotten Philadelphia at the very least another first down to seal the game.
However, Philadelphia finished up booting a field goal to produce it 21-15 with 1:39 to go.
Of course, the ball got into the hands of Kirk Cousins with no timeouts left. The Eagles nakedly had any prescertain on the veteran quarterback as he slung the pill all over the field.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, #26, is tackled by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss, #55, after a catch during the second half of an NFL football game on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 in Philadelphia. (AP Ptoastyo/Matt Slocum)
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Cousins then set up Drake London for the game-tying touchdown. Younghoe Koo then nailed a lengthy extra-point try to give the Falcons the guide, 22-21. They won by the same score after Jessie Bates III picked up Hurts on the next drive.
Eagles fans were furious with Barkley.
“I dropped the ball, and we lost,” Barkley said after the game, via the Delconscious News Journal.
He compriseed, “It was a fantastic carry out call. I fair have to produce the catch.”
The running back finished with 95 rushing yards on 22 carries. He had four catches on five centers for 21 yards.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, #26, catches a pass in front of Atlanta Falcons shieldedty Jessie Bates III, #3, during the second half of an NFL football game on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 in Philadelphia. (AP Ptoastyo/Matt Slocum)
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Both teams are now 1-1 thraw the first two weeks of the season.
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