Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley has been a strong point in Brian Daboll’s offense this season, but on Sunday he became the focal point when quarterbacks Daniel Jones and Tyrod Taylor went down with injuries late in the second half of the game, ultimately resulting in a nerve-wracking victory.
With both quarterbacks being sidelined with injuries within 10 minutes of one another, the Giants turned to their star running back to lead a wildcat offense while Jones, who suffered an ankle injury, lined up as a receiver so that he could relay the plays to the offense.
Saquon Barkley (26) of the New York Giants carries the ball against the Chicago Bears at MetLife Stadium on Oct. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images) "When I saw Tyrod go down, I kind of realized, ‘Oh, I’m up next.
I’m the quarterback,’" Barkley told reporters after the 20-12 victory. "First of all, you have to give credit to DJ coming back in the game.