After an injury-plagued 2019 campaign that saw Saquon Barkley just surpass 1,000 yards rushing, New York Giants fans were hoping this was the year their running back would get things back on track. His 2018 season was jaw-dropping, and the organization needed Saquon to return to that type of producer.
Monday night was the initial test — a Week 1 regular-season matchup against the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers at MetLife Stadium. Sure, Pittsburgh employs a great defense led by Bud Dupree, T.J. Watt, and Cameron Heyward, but Barkley possesses the talent needed to take on any challenge.