NFL fans are still buzzing over one recent play that ranks among the greatest, or at least the most dazzling, anyone has seen in recent memory.
It took place when Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley hurdled a defender while going backward in the air against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Now, gamers can re-enact that special move in Madden NFL 25, as it has been added to the iconic video game, according to ESPN insider Adam Schefter.
Starting today, Saquon Barkley’s backwards hurdle has been added to Madden NFL 25:
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 20, 2024
Barkley, who spent his first six seasons in the NFL with the New York Giants, came to Philadelphia this offseason as a free agent, and he has reinvigorated the Eagles.
They finished last season by losing five of their last six regular season games before getting trounced in the wild-card round of the playoffs, but this year they have rebounded with an 8-2 record and sit in first place in the NFC East.
Barkley is having a career year and has run for 1,137 yards and eight touchdowns, adding 210 receiving yards and two touchdown catches.
While leading the league by averaging 113.7 rushing yards per game, he has brought a new dimension to the Eagles’ offense as they rank second in total rushing yards and are tied for the lead in rushing touchdowns.
The Detroit Lions are considered by most to be the best team in the NFC, if not the entire NFL, but right now, a strong argument could be made that the Eagles are the second-best team in the conference.
After facing the Los Angeles Rams in Week 12, Philadelphia will visit the Baltimore Ravens, who are enjoying an outstanding year from Derrick Henry, their own star running back addition, in what could be a Super Bowl preview.
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