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One NFL fan believes he has spotted the 'tell' of arguably the best running back in the league, Saquon Barkley, ahead of Sunday's mega-showdown between the Eagles and Buccaneers.
TikTok user @catchit500 has pointed to several playing from the running back in different formations to watch his head before the ball is snapped.
On plays where Barkley is handed the ball, his head stays put and looks straight ahead at the offensive line.
Barkley moves his head from side to side on pass plays to either look at protection to keep Jalen Hurts upright, or to find the best seam in the defensive coverage to get open.
Every play used as proof on TikTok was from the Eagles' win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2.
Since the video was posted two days ago, it now has over 2million views.
One NFL fan is convinced that he has figured out Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley's tell
Barkley's head looks to stay put on running plays and goes from side to side on pass plays
It would be strange with how many staff members NFL teams have if this was not already identified.
Barkley completed one of the most impressive seasons in NFL history for a running back in 2024, finishing with 2,005 rushing yards in 16 games.
His 2025 is off to a slower start with 194 yards through three games, as Barkley has yet to hit the 100-yard rushing plateau in a single game.
The footage also started to circulate on X through Tampa Bay fans, looking for any way to derail a spectacular Eagles win streak.
Philadelphia has won 19 of its last 20 games, including the postseason, including last week's comeback victory over the Los Angeles Rams.
