Saquon Barkley had himself a monster game on Sunday in the NFC Championship against the Commanders. He scored on the Eagles’ first play, and he went on to put away the Commanders with his three-touchdown effort.
Even though Barkley made it look easy at times, he was well aware of what his offensive line was dealing with in the lead-up to the game.
Starting center Cam Jurgens was dealing with back issues pregame, and it was so bad during warmups that he initially wasn’t able to give it a go. But an injury to the already-hobbled Landon Dickerson ultimately forced Jurgens back into the game where he had to battle through that pain.
That effort did not go unnoticed, and Barkley made sure to let Jurgens know.
"Way to fight for us." @Saquon and his linemen's bond >>>> pic.twitter.com/VPYT3QablX
— NFL Films (@NFLFilms) January 27, 2025
Mic’d-up video showed Barkley seeking out Jurgens on he sidelines after the running back’s third touchdown of the game. He told the lineman, “Hey, hey. Way to fight for us. Hey, seriously, man.”
Jurgens appreciated the recognition from Barkley — as did NFL fans. That’s what leadership looks like.
This was how Twitter/X reacted
Saquon is truly everything https://t.co/34yHgSOvaO
— KS1 👯♀️ (she/her) (@KimSchuss) January 28, 2025
You’re a frickin warrior Cam! https://t.co/IsrrGFRWck
— Fax Kellerman8️⃣ (@WhyyNotB_Great) January 27, 2025
Can Jurgens is all DAWG https://t.co/ksi95dD1TL
— Eagles Ed (@EdFromDelco) January 27, 2025
I need this Lombardi like I need air…for this particular squad 🥹 https://t.co/yFSQg9ig26
— Tay Tay Olive(r)♈️👑 (@levismom82) January 27, 2025
Jurgens and Dickerson really pushed through… I love them 🥹🥹🥹 https://t.co/7Xc6rvr2xy
— Sarcastic Lovest ♊️🇱🇷👩🏾🎓 (@lovestdiomande) January 27, 2025
Leadership, you can't coach that. https://t.co/FhyIzoLIVl
— Rob (@RobsRoom1343) January 27, 2025
Team..no “I” in TEAM 🦅🦅🦅 https://t.co/kZKHUePX7F
— Kelly (@KatKelsCar3) January 28, 2025
