Social media reactions to Saints loss to Eagles

When the Philadelphia Eagles came into the Superdome, we knew that this would be a battle tested team ready to give the New Orleans Saints a real challenge. In response, the Saints defense stepped up to that challenge and gave the Eagles a run for their money. Unfortunately, the offense did not match that energy, and the game would be decided with a Derek Carr INT to end the game. Let’s check in to see what some Saints fans said after the loss.

The Birds pulled out a nervy 15-12 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday thanks to the resurgence of the former New York Giants running back, who capped off yet another dominant outing with 17 carries for 147 yards and two touchdowns while averaging a robust 8.6 yards per rush.

Despite previously playing for a division rival, Barkley has garnered widespread positive reactions from Eagles fans since his arrival in Philly, as well as from the players themselves. Eagles backup offensive lineman Fred Johnson stepped in for an injured Lane Johnson during the team’s narrow comeback win over the Saints, and Johnson gave a powerful quote after the victory on what Barkley’s touchdown meant to him.

“I was like, after that touchdown to Saquon, I almost cried on the sideline,” Johnson said. “I ain’t going to lie, I got emotional. I got really emotional because I thought I’d never be back in action. Everybody knows some of my story. It’s just been a long time coming. And when I seen him running to score, I got hype, real hype. I was just grateful for the moment and ready to go back out and do it again.”