Saquon Barkley slips on first carry in Eagles debut, turns it around for Philadelphia touchdown in Brazil

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The Saquon Barkley era began with a fall for the Philadelphia Eagles, but he got back up to score a big touchdown. 

When the Eagles offense took to the field for its first possession of the season against the Green Bay Packers in Brazil Friday night, the plan was to give Barkley the first carry of the game on a toss play. 

But when Barkley caught the toss, he immediately slipped and fell for a 5-yard loss. 

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley warms up before a game against the Green Bay Packers Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at the Neo Quimica Arena in Sao Paulo.  (AP Photo/Doug Benc)

Barkley's slip set the tone for the Eagles' offense early. On the next play, Hurts threw an incomplete pass. On third down, he threw an interception, which set up a Packers field goal. 

On Philadelphia's next drive, Barkley got another chance at a carry but only gained three yards. Two plays later, the Eagles turned the ball over again on a fumbled snap, which set up another field goal. 

However, Barkley redeemed himself on the team's third drive of the game, when he caught an 18-yard touchdown to give the Eagles a 7-6 lead and their first trip to the end zone of the 2024 season.

While the Eagles are playing in unfamiliar territory with the game being played at Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the field surface is exactly what they're used to. 

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts passes against the Green Bay Packers during