“So Explosive”: Tyreek Hill and Jason Kelce Applaud Saquon Barkley’s Touchdown Show vs. Packers

Nidheesh | 07/09/2024
Jason Kelce, Saquon Barkley and Tyreek Hill.

Saquon Barkley scripted a remarkable performance after falling on his first carry, scoring back-to-back touchdowns against the Packers in his Eagles debut. He impressed many with his performance, including NFL legends Jason Kelce and Tyreek Hill.

With the Eagles trailing 6-0, Barkley had runs of 5 and 11 yards, shifting the momentum back to the Eagles. A play later, Jalen Hurts connected with Barkley on a wheel route for an 18-yard touchdown.

On the next drive, Barkley broke free for an 11-yard TD run, giving the Eagles a 14-12 lead. With two touchdowns, Barkley outshined stars like Jordan Love and Hurts, sparking a frenzy on social media.

Posting on X (formerly Twitter), Hill wrote, “Saquon is so explosive omg,” while Jason Kelce celebrated Barkley’s first touchdown as an Eagle with, “The Throwback!! Saquon’s first touchdown as an Eagle!!”

Several Eagles fans also voiced their support for Barkley’s impressive performance:

One user believed it was an “utterly ridiculous” catch for a running back.

Another fan called it a “plot twist.”

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Another fan reminisced about Barkley’s brilliance at Penn State.

However, Barkley left the game at the end of the second quarter but returned in the third amid injury fears. He collided with Packers DT Karl Brooks after gaining two yards on a first down.

Despite initial concerns, Barkley came back into the game, which is reassuring for the Eagles’ fans.

His scoring ability adds a significant advantage for the Eagles team, which faced criticism last season for insufficient scoring.

With Barkley shining, the Eagles will likely be tempted to give him more opportunities in both the running game and receiving game.

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A passionate sports buff, Nidheesh is in his eighth year in the media industry. While he prefers to watch the sport without picking favorite personalities, he loves Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, Peyton Manning and Aaron Rodgers - for the intensity and competitiveness they bring into the game. He was a fan of The New England Patriots during The Tom Brady era, and is curiously following Kansas City Chiefs quest to achieve a new dynasty. An avid consumer of podcasts and interviews, Nidheesh enjoys watching The Pat McAfee Show, Colin Cowherd Podcast, Let’s Go Podcast and Omaha Production, led by Peyton Manning. He is also interested in exploring the personal lives of players, to know them better as a human. From Gisele Bündchen to Taylor Swift - He follows what’s up with the celebrities and keeps a track on their journey. Outside work, Nidheesh enjoys watching films, reading good books, listening to his tracklist, traveling to mountains and his most favorite hobby is walking.

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