Saquon Barkley with a highlight-reel two yard reception

Saquon Barkley delivered a short gain against the Dallas Cowboys that is worthy of praise.

Yes, you read that headline correctly.

The NFC East clash between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys has been a rather ugly affair in the early going. Dallas capitalized off an interception from Mike Glennon that looked more like a popup to second base with a touchdown, but the missed extra point forced the Cowboys to settle for the six-point lead.

But then, Giants running back delivered what might be the best two-yard reception in NFL history:

On a third-and-1 play, Barkley chips a defender before releasing to the flat, and Glennon’s pass is well behind the running back. But Barkley manages to snare the pass with one hand, accelerate upfield and break through a tackle to pick up the first down.

Hyperbole? Perhaps. But this is a tremendous effort from Barkley that is worthy of such high praise.