Saquon Barkley is a superstar for the New York Giants. The former Penn State running back can do it all out of the backfield and is a dangerous receiver in addition to being a powerful runner.
On Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys, Barkley turned in what may be the catch of the year in the NFL.
As you can see below, a short pass was thrown way behind him. No matter. Barkley simply reached back and made a physics-defying one-handed grab:
Saquon Barkley with the greatest catch behind the line of scrimmage of all time pic.twitter.com/0DraldTq0e
— PFF (@PFF) December 19, 2021
Give some credit to Barkley’s gloves for that grab, too, but that highlight play is also thanks to Barkley’s big hands and hand strength.
The play didn’t go for many yards or end in a touchdown, but it was still one of the most impressive things you’ll see on a football field this year.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
