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For three quarters, Week 3’s NFC heavyweight clash between the Eagles and Saints could be reasonably described as high in competitive fire, low in offensive fireworks, and in need of a big-time play — or player — to light up the scoreboards. Never one to struggle in fulfilling that request, Saquon Barkley accepted the challenge by hitting a gap decisively on a draw play handoff before turning on the turbos to outrace New Orleans’ secondary for a 65-yard touchdown run. Needing almost no time to give the “City of Brotherly Love” plenty to appreciate, Barkley turned 21 touches into 156 yards and two scores during Philadelphia’s resilient 15-12 victory on Sept. 22, 2024.