Jeff Hafley’s first week as defensive coordinator of the Green Bay Packers ended in Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley being named the NFC’s Offensive Player of the Week for Week 1 of the 2024 season.
Barkley went over 100 yards rushing, created 132 total yards and scored three total touchdowns in the Eagles’ 34-29 win over the Packers in the opening week.
Barkley’s 109 rushing yards were the sixth most in the NFL in Week 1 and the second-most by an NFC running back. More importantly, Barkley was the only player in the NFL to score three touchdowns during the opening week.