Fran’s film review: Saquon Barkley, Eagles offense runs roughshod despite down day from QB Jalen Hurts

The Eagles enjoyed a comfortable 28-3 win over the division-rival New York Giants on Sunday, and in doing so they put a lot of good things on film. That said - was it perfect? Far from it. 
Let’s start with the good, and most of that - not surprisingly - came on the ground with running back Saquon Barkley. Barkley lit the fire that got the offense going in this game, and it all started with his longest scamper of the afternoon, a 55-yard run down the left side. Here’s how that run happened, along with a 38-yarder later in the game.

Two of Saquon Barkley's three longest runs of the afternoon

One working the perimeter, the other cutting right through the teeth of the defense

Both had him untouched to the second level with a head of steam #Eagles pic.twitter.com/IRtaCgOsZn

— Fran Duffy (@FDuffyNFL) October 22, 2024

One thing that really stands out to me about those runs is that, regardless of whether the Eagles aim...