Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles and Giants
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Fred Johnson -- the honorary tight end -- as Goedert calls him. The Eagles' backup tackle, who already filled in once this season to win the Eagles a game, played a crucial role in Sunday's win. This time Johnson didn't fill in for anyone, but was part of the game plan to get the Eagles run game going.
The next week against Tampa Bay, Fred Johnson replaced Lane Johnson again, and the Eagles outlasted the Buccaneers 31-25. After not playing in the next two games, losses to the Broncos and Giants, Fred Johnson played 10 snaps against the Vikings and 14 against the Giants, all as a sixth offensive lineman.
Barkley arrived in Philadelphia back in March 2024 after spending the first six seasons of his career with the very same Giants team he terrorized over the weekend. His first season in Philly was breathtaking, as Barkley racked up 2,005 yards and 13 touchdowns on 5.8 yards per tote, helping lead the Eagles to a Super Bowl championship.
Philadelphia Eagles' Saquon Barkley downplayed the outside noise over a slow start to the season after a 150-yard rushing performance vs. the New York Giants.
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