Eagles running back Saquon Barkley named NFC Offensive Player of the Week

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley named NFC Offensive Player of the Week

Saquon Barkley has been named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his dominant 176-yard rushing performance against the New York Giants.

It’s the second time Barkley has earned the honor in the first seven weeks.

During his return to MetLife Stadium as an Eagles player, Barkley logged 17 carries for 176 yards (10.4 avg) and one touchdown on the afternoon. Barkley finished 14 yards shy of his career-high yards in a game and placed himself firmly back into the race for the NFL rushing title and the league’s Offensive Player of the Year award.