Eagles' Win Marred by Barkley Fumble Controversy

The Philadelphia Eagles narrowly defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 28-23 in a game marked by a controversial fumble call involving Saquon Barkley. During the third quarter, Barkley fumbled the ball, which was returned by Jaguars' defender Trayvon Walker for a touchdown, reducing the Eagles' lead to 22-16. NFL Vice President of Instant Replay, Mark Butterworth, explained that the fumble was upheld because Barkley was deemed to have stumbled over his own lineman, rather than being down by contact from a defender. Despite criticism from fans and analysts, Barkley accepted the ruling, acknowledging a similar incident from the previous season. The Eagles managed to maintain their lead thanks to Barkley's overall standout performance, which included 199 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns.