Former Giants running back Saquon Barkley answered boos every time he touched the ball during his return to MetLife Stadium on Sunday, scoring a long rushing burst and a short touchdown in the second quarter to give the Eagles the lead. .
The two-time Pro Bowler was booed before Philadelphia's first offensive possession and was held to just 17 yards on six carries in the first quarter.
But Barkley, who signed a three-year contract worth $37.75 million in free agency, broke a 55-yard run along the left sideline in the second quarter for his sixth touchdown of the season (fifth on the ground) from 3 yards up. was recorded. In the middle with 8:58 left before halftime.
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Meanwhile, the Giants punted on each of their first six possessions and attempted five rushes for just nine yards in that span, leading 14-0 late in the second quarter.
