Saquon Barkley Breaks Silence: Star Running Back Explains Controversial Slide Decision
Saquon Barkley earned a lot of criticism from fans for not making a game-winning drive to win the game, but he had a good reason why.
Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles earned a big 22-10 win over the Green Bay Packers. This win sends the Eagles through to the divisional round.
The Eagles looked game last night, playing against a Packers team that failed to raise their game to the level the occasion demanded.
Jalen Hurts had a history-making game, but Saquon Barkley, who has been an MVP-level player since signing with the Eagles, had a quiet game.
Saquon Barkley on his decision to slide
After the game, Saquon Barkley explained his decision to slide in the closing moments rather than make a run for a touchdown.
Barkley noted that he was just trying to play smart football, and not take a risk with an injury just to chase after a glory stat.
“No mas. Situational football. The first down wins the game. You never know, I break that long run, I keep running, I pull a hammy, and we lose a guy for next week. Get down, put a smile on your face, and move on.”
While Barkley makes a lot of sense here, fans who had a Barkley receiving or rushing touchdown in their parlay aren’t going to be happy with his answer.
Saquon Barkley will have to step up next game
The Philadelphia Eagles survived tonight despite a rare quiet game from Barkley. But this cannot be the case in their divisional round fixture.
Whoever wins between the Rams and the Vikings will cause quite a challenge for the Eagles. And Barkley will need to be at his best if they want to win the game.
The Eagles genuinely have a chance to make a run, even as far as the NFC championship game. But their best players, Barkley included, must be in peak form during those games.
