"It's always great to win. It's always great to beat a division rival," Saquon Barkley offered that simple thought after a dominant performance. But the story behind that statement was far from simple.
It was a tale of a remembered celebration, a stinging loss, and the long, quiet wait for a rematch. The stage was set for a classic NFL revenge narrative. And the question hung in the Philadelphia air... would emotion or execution win the day?
Barkley and the Eagles delivered their emphatic answer in Week 8. The star running back exploded for a 65-yard touchdown on the second play from scrimmage.