The star running back of the Philadelphia Eagles Saquon Barkley shocked the NFL world in the second quarter of their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Jalen hurts he took the snap on 3rd and 6 and threw a short pass to Barkley to the left side. Barkley caught the pass and broke up a would-be tackler. He took out a second defender and spun around him.

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Eagles running back Saquon Barkley reacts after his touchdown catch during the first quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Nov. 3, 2024, in Philadelphia. (Images by Bill Streicher-Imagn)

Barkley continued running down the field and attempted another backflip. Instead, he stopped mid-stride and jumped into the air, leaping over a defender backwards.

The eagleswhich at that time was already up 7-0, had new life in its path. Philadelphia finished with three points after a field goal and was up 10-0.

NFL fans watching the move in real time were stunned.

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Barkley led the team in rushing (34 yards) and receiving (two catches for 34 yards). He and Hurts opened the scoring for the Eagles in the first quarter. Hurts found Barkley for a 20-yard touchdown pass.

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley carries the ball for a first down during the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Nov. 3, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley scores a touchdown during the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Nov. 3, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

The star running back is in his first season with the Eagles after beginning the first few years of his career with the New York Giants. Entering the game. He had 766 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns in seven games. He also had 17 receptions for 106 yards and a touchdown.

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Philadelphia was 5-2 entering Week 9. A win would help them keep pace with the Washington Commanders for the NFC East lead.

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