WATCH: Saquon Barkley scores two-point conversion to lift Giants to 21-20 victory over Titans
Saquon Barkley made it crystal clear all offseason long that he was sick and tired of all the doubters. He was ready to have a monster season and prove everyone wrong. On Sunday, the New York Giants franchise tailback began his campaign to back up his words in a big way, posting a monster performance that reminded everyone of his freakish ability. He scored a two-point conversion in the final minute to lift the Giants to a heart-stopping victory over the Tennessee Titans, 21-20.
Check it out below, as Barkley takes the shovel pass from Daniel Jones, makes a defender miss, and plows his way into the end zone with 1:06 remaining in the fourth quarter.
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Following the two-point conversion by the Giants, the Titans drove the ball down the field and actually had a chance to win the game. Their kicker, Randy Bullock, missed a potential game-winning 47-yard field goal as time expired. And the Giants could officially celebrate.
On the ground, Saquon Barkley racked up 164 rushing yards on 18 carries and a touchdown. As a receiver, he hauled in six catches for 30 receiving yards.
The former Penn State star dominated on Sunday afternoon and showed everyone that he’s still got the same juice that at one point, propelled him to becoming one of the best running backs in the league. His career has been slowed by numerous injuries, but it’s safe to say Barkley looks better than ever before.
He tore his ACL in 2020, which sidelined him for all but two games of that season. In 2021, Barkley suffered an ankle injury which limited his productivity for much of that season. He had 162 carries for 593 rushing yards and two touchdowns, averaging 3.7 yards per carry.
His first season in the NFL, the former Penn State star exploded onto the scene, racking up 2,028 yards from scrimmage and 15 touchdowns. He’s had trouble regaining that form because of injuries, but it’s safe to say he’s pretty close to his elite form by the looks of Sunday’s performance. His longest carry of the game was a 68-yarder he ripped off down the left sideline.