In a game where the outcome was already decided, Saquon Barkley of the Philadelphia Eagles made a strategic choice that left many bettors disappointed. With the Eagles leading 22-10 against the Green Bay Packers, Barkley broke free on a run that could have easily resulted in a touchdown. However, with 1:09 left on the clock, he chose to slide down after securing a first down, effectively ending the game. This decision was influenced by the game’s score, as a touchdown would not have changed the result. Barkley, who was a -190 favorite to score at ESPN BET, was the most bet-on player to score in Sunday’s NFL playoff games. His choice to slide instead of scoring left 75% of bettors who had wagered on him to score a touchdown out of luck. Despite this, Barkley had a solid performance, rushing for 119 yards.
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