Eagles win Saquon Bowl I, keep heat on Commanders in division chase

Consider it an unwritten rule: Never trade one of your players to a division rival. Section (b) reads: And do whatever it takes to keep him from signing with them as well.

The New York Giants found this out the hard way on Sunday.

The Philadelphia Eagles cruised to a 28-3 win over the Giants thanks to a former Giants’ player.

Saquon Barkley steamrolled New York’s defense for 176 yards and a touchdown on just 17 carries. Barkley had played his first six seasons for the Giants before signing with the Eagles as a free agent this offseason.

The Giants probably aren’t the only NFC East team ruing letting Barkley go to Philadelphia.

The Dallas Cowboys, who did not play this week, also declined to pursue Barkley along with Derrick Henry. The two are both in the top five in the NFL in rushing.

Meanwhile, the Washington Commanders crushed the Carolina Panthers to remain in first place in the division.

Despite losing their starting quarterback early in the game.

Dallas Cowboys (3-3)

The Cowboys were on their bye week this week, still licking their wounds from the 38-point blowout loss to the Lions.

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