The Philadelphia Eagles took command of the NFC East on Thursday night with a 26-18 victory over the Washington Commanders but it’s actually the New York Giants who are now the center of attention.
Even as Philly fans celebrated the win, they shifted their focus toward Big Blue and publicly shamed them, chanting “Thank you, Giants!” so loudly that the Thursday Night Football Nightcap panel had to pause their segment on live television.
“It feels amazing,” Barkley said. “Last year was a tough year for me mentally.”
It was co-owner John Mara’s worst nightmare realized but it only got worse. The snowball began rolling downhill and before you knew it, everyone from across the football world decided to get their licks in.
An Eagles victory suddenly became about the Giants, Mara, and general manager Joe Schoen. And none of it was good.
Joe Schoen getting ready to walk by John Mara's office in the morning. pic.twitter.com/osHAmqie1X
— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) November 15, 2024
Joe Schoen walking past John Mara’s office tomorrow morning pic.twitter.com/x3q5WFLMC2
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) November 15, 2024
#GIANTS OWNER JOHN MARA IS STRUGGLING TO SLEEP.
“I'll have a tough time sleeping if Saquon goes to Philadelphia…”
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) November 15, 2024
“Thank You Giants” chants raining at The Linc … Saquon Barkley is the heart & soul in revamping the #Eagles offense.
Giants Owner John Mara is a nicer man than me protecting GM Joe Schoen’s job better than the President.
I have zero affiliation with PHI or NYG & this chaps me. https://t.co/iKGJdHRihU pic.twitter.com/Uh4Bfho0DL
— Clint Goss (@NFLDraftDome) November 15, 2024
Somebody check on John Mara. Saquon Barkley going wild again helping the Eagles to another win: pic.twitter.com/seh7zuYdv7
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) November 15, 2024
Why in the world did the New York Giants let Saquon Barkley leavepic.twitter.com/wzZFlFe3UM
— Deadspin (@Deadspin) November 15, 2024
.@saquon the NEW YORK GIANTS owe you an apology
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) November 15, 2024
John Mara watching this game. #Barkley pic.twitter.com/PeLm7lL4Ia
— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) November 15, 2024
Cut to John Mara, please.
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdNFL) November 15, 2024
Because the rest of the NFL thinks the Giants screwed up in letting Saquon walk away to a division rival in his prime and will continue to take shots at them.
Which is probably why John Mara is sitting in his office like this… https://t.co/A6runL6CQg pic.twitter.com/atyVJxIk1j
— Doug Rush (@TheDougRush) November 15, 2024
I hope John Mara’s watching
— el Jefé (@JefePil) November 15, 2024
Oh, to read John Mara’s mind right now.pic.twitter.com/3ric6MGsjn
— Ryan Novozinsky (@ryannovo62) November 15, 2024
Joe Schoen walking by John Mara’s office tomorrow pic.twitter.com/ozXQzsiqUp
— joe8-2 (@joe_pezz) November 15, 2024
I'm hoping...