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New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) leaps over Chicago Bears strong safety Adrian Amos (38) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
By Aaron Kasinitz | akasinitz@pennlive.com
S Marcus Allen (Pittsburgh Steelers)
Result: Steelers lost to the Chargers, 33-30
Stats: 1 assisted tackle
Buzz: After remaining on the inactive list for the first 11 games of his rookie season, Allen made his debut Sunday night. He played 17 snaps in a depleted Steelers secondary and was on the field for nine special teams plays.
S Adrian Amos (Chicago Bears)
Result: Bears lost to the Giants, 30-27
Stats: 3 solo tackles, 1 assisted tackle, 1 tackle for loss, 1 pass breakup
Buzz: Amos had a decent statistical showing, but Chicago’s defense is likely disappointed it let New York pile up 30 points.
RB Saquon Barkley (New York Giants)
Result: Giants beat the Bears, 30-27
Stats: 24 carries for 125 yards (5.2 average); 3 catches for 21 yards
Buzz: It’s a testament to Barkley’s strong rookie season that he could rack up 146 yards from scrimmage in a performance that seemed unsensational for his lofty standards. He’s 46 rushing yards away from 1,000 on the year.