Giants fans go wild as Cam Skattebo crushes Saquon Barkley vs. Eagles! EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The New York Giants pulled off a thrilling 34-17 victory over the Super Bowl-winning Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday Night Football (Oct. 9, 2025) at MetLife Stadium. Rookie running back Cam Skattebo outshone former Giants wide receiver Saquon Barkley, giving Giants fans hope for a breakout season. Skattebo, the 23-year-old 105th overall pick out of Arizona State, exploded for 98 yards and three touchdowns on 19 carries, while Barkley, now an Eagles player, had just 58 yards on 12 carries. “Saquon is the past, Skattebo is the future!” fan Mike Russo tweeted, capturing the electric atmosphere as the Meadowlands cheered for their new star. When asked about surpassing Barkley, Skattebo remained calm: "This is Eagles vs. Giants, not Skatt vs. Saquon. He's a great player - but we won, and that's all that matters." His humble but sharp response exploded on X, garnering 50,000 likes and 3 million views, cementing his place in the hearts of Giants fans. Skattebo's celebration drew attention when he stripped off his shirt and undershirt with Ryan Fitzpatrick on Amazon Prime, flashing a topless smile. "Skattebo's three touchdowns and shirtless moment lit up MetLife!" fan Sarah Klein posted on X, fueling the viral hashtag #Skattebo. Paired with rookie QB Jaxson Dart (17/25, 195 yards, 2 TDs), Skattebo helped the Giants secure their first NFC East win since 2023, improving their record to 2-4. "Skattebo and Dart are our future!" fan Emily Chen cheered. "Cam ran over Barkley like he was standing still. NFC East better get ready!" Skattebo's explosive run has Giants fans dreaming big. "Cam is our guy!" fan Joey Martelli tweeted. "He's got us believing in a playoff race!" With #GiantsPride trending, Skattebo's dominance over Barkley signals a new era of excitement for Big Blue.