Saquon Barkley has earned his first official accolade as a pro: NFC Offensive Player of the Week.
The rookie running back for the Giants rushed for 142 yards on 27 carries, both season highs, and added two receptions for 10 yards in Sunday’s 38-35 win over the Bucs. Barkley scored three touchdowns, one on a 6-yard reception and others on runs of 5 and 2 yards.
Barkley is the just the second Giants rookie to win the award, which was instituted in 1984. Jeremy Shockey was selected in Week 17 of the 2002 season.
Barkley’s three touchdowns in a game made him the first Giant to score that many since Odell Beckham Jr.