Saquon Barkley learned the hard way on Monday night just how passionate Philadelphia Eagles fans are.

The star player, who joined the Eagles after spending the first part of his career with the New York Giants, got the chance to decide the game against the Atlanta Falcons.

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Running back Saquon Barkley, #26, of the Philadelphia Eagles is tackled by defensive tackle Eddie Goldman, #99, of the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game on Monday, September 16, 2024 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

On 3rd down with 1:46 left, Jalen Hurts rolled out and threw a very catchable ball to Barkley, but it was dropped. A Barkley catch would likely have given Philadelphia at least another first down to tie the game.

However, Philadelphia scored a field goal to make it 21-15 with 1:39 left.

Of course, the ball ended up in the hands of Kirk Cousins ​​with no timeouts remaining. The Eagles had little pressure on the veteran quarterback as he hurled the pill all over the field.

Running back Saquon Barkley, #26, of the Philadelphia Eagles is tackled by linebacker Kaden Elliss, #55, of the Atlanta Falcons after a catch during the second half of an NFL football game on Monday, September 16, 2024 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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Cousins ​​then found Drake London for the tying touchdown. Younghoe Koo then scored a long extra-point attempt to give the Falcons the lead, 22-21. They won by the same score after Jessie Bates III picked up Hurts on the ensuing drive.

Eagles fans were furious with Barkley.

“I dropped the ball and we lost,” Barkley said after the game, via the Delaware News Journal.

He added: “It was a great play call. I just have to make the catch.”

The running back finished with 95 rushing yards on 22 carries. He had four catches on five targets for 21 yards.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, #26, catches a pass from Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III, #3, during the second half of an NFL football game on Monday, September 16, 2024 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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Both teams are now 1-1 after the first two weeks of the season.

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