During the Paris Summer Games, there wasn’t a single moment where Simone Biles didn’t leave fans gobsmacked. Bercy Arena watched in awe as she performed her flawless routines, racking up a few more hardware for her ever-growing collection. The gymnast had dubbed her third Olympic game the Redemption Tour, and she effortlessly executed it amid a raucous crowd in the French capital. Nothing could come close to that electrifying atmosphere. Or so we thought! 

The Lincoln Financial Field hosted a tantalizing match between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars on November 3. In what many might now dub as one of the most thrilling games, fans witnessed several exceptional plays. However, at one moment during the match, everyone in the stands was amazed when the Eagles’ newest recruit, Saquon Barkley, dropped a mind-blowing move on the field. What went down?

Saquon Barkley pulls off a never-seen-before move

Early in the matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the running back pulled off something not many would even consider executing. After catching a pass from Jalen Hurts, he started working his way through several Jaguar defenders. But here’s where things get crazy! As he got to his third, Saquon Barkley avoided a tackle, spun away from another defender, and then reverse-hugged over the Jaguars’ Jarrian Jones before being brought down. As expected, this caused quite a stir among fans.

The 27-year-old’s insane move turned that play into a 14-year gain, giving the Eagles a massive advantage. They eventually won against the Jacksonville Jaguars 28-23. However, the RB played down his incredible play by calling it cool. He went as far as to say that he let his body react naturally. “I’m not going to lie… I feel like God gave me the ability to play this position and gave me some instincts. Sometimes you’ve got to let go and let God and your instincts take over,” Barkley admitted. 

But his electrifying play isn’t the only thing he added to the game. The RB caught a 20-yard touchdown pass from Hurts in the corner of the end zone, putting the Eagles on the board in the first drive of the game. Shortly before halftime, the 27-year-old added a 19-yard rushing touchdown to the board. With this, the Eagles have won four straight games, bringing them to 6-2 on the season. Even though Barkley was incredible, many fans could only think of one name after witnessing the move: Simone Biles. What did they have to say?

NFL fans give Simone Biles an unexpected shoutout

The Philadelphia Eagles have been on an unbeaten streak for a bit now. As much as fans looked forward to that streak going strong, Saquon Barkley made the game far more exciting. In fact, he left the broadcasters stunned as well. But many fans believed this was very reminiscent of something Simone Biles might have pulled off on the mat.

One fan pointed out, “Saquon Barkley has been studying Simone Biles film.” For those not in the know, the second part of her Netflix documentary was released on October 25. This heavily focuses on the emotional whirlwind the G.O.A.T. experienced during her third Olympic birth in the French capital. But another fan sent out a warning shot, “Watch out Simone Biles!” The gymnast might have clinched a few more golds in Paris, but this fan believes that Saquon Barkley might be her fiercest rival now. 

The Olympian wanted to move past her harrowing experience during her time in Tokyo. Even though Simone Biles has been on the world’s biggest stage before, it never gets any easier. In the second part, Netflix cameras follow the 27-year-old through all the highs and few lows that she experienced at the Bercy Arena. Did the RB pull inspiration after watching the epic saga himself? We will never know.

A fan shared a snippet from his electrifying play and captioned it, “Simone Biles floor routine:” Her floor routines are often known to be incredible. Another fan seemed to have the same thought, “It’s like a Simone Biles floor exercise.” We can see why the fans could draw out similarities between the two. On the other hand, one fan exclaimed, “Saquon just showed us the real reason why hurdles are in the Olympics! Next stop: the gymnastics floor!” Both these situations definitely left fans pleasantly surprised.

At the Paris Olympics, Simone Biles’ flawless routine helped bag the individual all-around gold, and she trailed behind Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade during the floor finals, clinching a silver medal as well. Similarly, Saquon Barkley’s incredible play helped the Eagles bag their fourth consecutive win. It’s safe to say that comparison might be justified, or at least that’s what the fans think. What about you? Do you agree with them?