The Eagles are flying 9-2, and you flip that record, and you get a 2 and a 9 struggling Giants. Lost and down in the rut. As the Big Blue searches for answers, Saquon Barkley seems to be finding vindication, rewriting his story in Philly. And let’s just say, he’s not exactly subtle about it. In what might be the most poetic way to settle old scores, Saquon had a career night that left Giants fans wondering: “Wait, so he wasn’t the problem?”

After torching the record books in one of the greatest rushing performances in Eagles history, Saquon reflected on his fresh start: “To be honest, I’m not surprised. I didn’t know I would have this much success, so, I’m thankful to be here. I’m thankful for the fresh start.” That’s the kind of post-game quote that stings for the team that lets him walk—and that too as FREE AGENT.

Barkley added that he came to Philly to cement his legacy and prove he’s still one of the best backs in the league. If his 255-yard night didn’t settle that debate, I’m not sure what will.

Meanwhile, the Giants can’t seem to catch a break—or a win. Their offense is still stuck in neutral, and even with Barkley gone, the struggles continue. Tommy DeVito didn’t turn the ba-l over in their 7-30 loss to the Bucs. But the rookie QB spent more time on the turf than a kicker practicing field goals. Four sacks, 189 yards, no touchdowns—that’s not exactly lighting up the scoreboard.

It’s no wonder some fans are burning Barkley’s old jerseys in frustration, though maybe the anger’s misplaced. One fan summed it up perfectly: “So, he wasn’t the problem??? Shocked, I am.” The Giants’ decision to let Barkley go is ageing worse than warm Gatorade. The front office fumbled negotiations, moved on from Daniel Jones, and now finds itself grasping at straws while Barkley thrives. Sure, Barkley insists there’s no bad blood. But actions speak louder than words, and his historic night felt like the ultimate mic drop.

Saquon Barkley puts the nail in the Giants’ coffin in just one game

Saquon Barkley didn’t just have a good night against the Rams; he delivered an all-time performance that had the Eagles’ fans hyped up and left the Giants fans groaning in unison. With 255 rushing yards and 302 total scrimmage yards, Barkley set not one, but two franchise records. He became the first-ever Eagle to hit 250-plus rushing yards, 45-plus receiving yards, and two touchdowns in a single game. Did someone say, ‘Etching the name in history books’? Barkley replied: HELL, YEAH!

And obviously, he’s having fun with it. “Not gonna lie, I looked up and saw a replay of a run and saw I was at 173,” Barkley admitted with a grin. “I said, I wish I never saw that.” By the time the dust settled, he had shattered LeSean McCoy’s rushing record and Duce Staley’s scrimmage yard mark—legends of Eagles lore now standing in Barkley’s shadow. Oh, and those two 70-plus-yard touchdowns? They weren’t just flashy; they were history-making, too—the only player in NFL history with two 70-yard rushing TDs in a single half.

For the Giants, this game was the ultimate gut punch. Game. Set. Match. Not only is Barkley thriving in Philly, but his 1,392 rushing yards this season are more than 21 franchises—including his old squad. Bye-bye, Big Blue, good luck finding another Barkley or even close to him.