Giants Wire
The Philadelphia Eagles will host the NFC Championship Game thanks to a historical performance by running back Saquon Barkley, who exploded for 232 total yards and two touchdowns on Sunday.
Barkley had back-breaking runs of 62 yards and 78 yards to put the game on ice, both literally and figuratively. And several of his former New York Giants teammates were on hand cheering for their long-time rivals.
It was a tough watch for Giants fans, who could do nothing but marvel at the team’s former captain and offensive superstar. He’s doing for the Eagles what they always wished for him with the Giants.
But poor roster building and a misevaluation of the running back market by general manager Joe Schoen prevented that. Even if Barkley had re-signed, neither he nor the Giants would be where the Eagles are right now.
Despite that reality, Giants fans couldn’t resist the opportunity to vent their frustrations on Sunday afternoon. Some celebrated the player but most let their true feelings be known.
Here’s how Giants X reacted:
— TheGiantsWire (@TheGiantsWire) January 19, 2025
Watching Barkley and the Eagles in the playoffs pic.twitter.com/dZgwGWGoHQ
— Big Blue UK & Ireland (@BigBlueUKIRL) January 19, 2025
Giants fans watching Saquon Barkley #PHIvsLAR pic.twitter.com/LcvhZyMuW3
— Nikki Gist (@NikkiNic9384) January 19, 2025
Well it’ll be up to one of these men pic.twitter.com/gL7LKiHXJW
— The Entertainah (@TheEntertainah) January 19, 2025
So fknnn proud of that boy!!! Since day one the illesttt I seeen put on cleats, that’s on my soul @saquon
— Odell Beckham Jr (@obj) January 19, 2025
Barkley
— LPG – NYG (@LicensePlateGuy) January 19, 2025
Difference MAKER!! 26 took a great run offense and up the anty. GREATNESS!!
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) January 19, 2025
These games look so fun to play in…man lol
— Jermaine Eluemunor (@JEluemunor) January 19, 2025
Good for Washington. The Giants aren’t even a smidge close to being relevant. They are the most pathetic organization in the NFL
— Nicky Snacks (@NickySnacks_) January 19, 2025
thanks for nothing, ram. https://t.co/KZFlFMqsn4
— el Jefé (@JefePil) January 20, 2025
After seeing two NFC East teams advance in the playoffs, how can you be confident in the New York Giants future as a franchise?
The NFC East out lapped us, and I'm not sure how we catch up.
This sucks!
— Vibes – Eli Racks (@IamEliRacks) January 19, 2025
— Pat Leonard (@PLeonardNYDN) January 19, 2025
https://t.co/772nSiK75h pic.twitter.com/P0oJvv2QTq
— Bobby Skinner (@BobbySkinner_) January 19, 2025
As a Giants fan watching Hard Knocks & then how this 100th anniversary season went, there was no other way for the NFC Championship game to go than Saquon on the Eagles hosting Daniels on Washington. Just sums it all up. pic.twitter.com/h2hYCpIDJY
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