Saquon Barkley makes NFL MVP case as he carries Eagles to win with unreal ‘TNF’ second half

Saquon Barkley was a Giant nightmare for the Commanders on Thursday night. 

The Eagles running back recorded 198 total yards on 28 touches, rushing in two fourth quarter touchdowns as Philadelphia toppled Washington, 26-18.

The monster effort was equally impressive considering the fact that his 146 rushing yards was his fourth-highest total of the season and marked the fourth time in his last five games that he recorded over 100 yards on the ground.

His first touchdown run — a 23-yard jaunt into the end zone — helped put the Eagles ahead 19-10 after they made the extra point. 

The second touchdown came 20 seconds later after the Eagles got the ball back following a Jayden Daniels. interception, as Barkley found plenty of open field for a 39-yard TD run to extend the lead to 16. 

Barkley has been having a season to remember for the Eagles after signing with the club during the offseason after playing the first six seasons of his career with the Giants. 

The decision to let Barkley walk has seemingly haunted the Giants front office week after week as the back has become one of the most dominant players in the NFL this year. 

The Penn State product finished Thursday night’s game with 1,137 rushing yards this season, taking the NFL lead over Ravens star Derrick Henry (1,120). 

Impressively, he had already surpassed his total rushing yards from last season (962) before a single touch in the win over the Commanders. 

Barkley wasn’t only making the winning plays during the game, but he showcased his MVP-level character before it. 

The 27-year-old made a young fan burst into happy tears before the game when he happened to notice her wearing a black No. 26 Barkley jersey.

He motioned for her to pass it over, signing the jersey and passing it back to the supporter.

The fan appeared to be overwhelmed by the excitement as fans around her smiled and clapped over the heartwarming moment.