Joe Milton gave the Eagles two points, then added a highlight-reel moment.
The Philadelphia quarterback celebrated with a backflip in the end zone after running for a successful two-point conversion against the New York Giants on Sunday. His conversion followed Saquon Barkley’s 3-yard touchdown run and gave the Eagles an 8-6 lead with 2:09 remaining in the first quarter.
Barkley handled the touchdown, powering off left tackle on third-and-goal to finish an eight-play, 58-yard possession that consumed 3 minutes, 22 seconds. Milton took care of the next snap, rushing up the middle to put Philadelphia ahead before showing off his athleticism with the celebration.
For an Eagles team looking for a spark with Milton taking over at quarterback, the sequence
provided an early highlight. Philadelphia finished a sustained possession with its star running back, converted the ensuing two-point attempt and briefly turned the end zone into Milton’s personal stage.
Joe Milton adds a backflip to Eagles scoring drive
Milton’s celebration quickly became a moment worth revisiting, with video shared by Brenden Deeg showing the quarterback’s backflip after the conversion. The scoring play itself was straightforward: Milton kept the ball and went up the middle to secure the two points.
The Giants were also flagged for defensive offside on the attempt. The conversion counted, with the 5-yard penalty enforced between downs.
The distinction matters for the highlight: Milton’s celebration came after a successful two-point conversion, while Barkley scored the touchdown that set it up. Together, those plays turned Philadelphia’s possession into eight points and an early advantage over its NFC East opponent.
Saquon Barkley finishes Eagles touchdown possession
Before Milton celebrated, Barkley delivered the drive’s biggest finish. Philadelphia faced third-and-goal from the Giants’ 3-yard line and went to its running back, who ran to the left and into the end zone.
Fred Johnson and Willie Lampkin reported as eligible on the touchdown play, adding to the Eagles’ personnel options near the goal line.
The possession gave Philadelphia the finish it needed after moving into scoring position. Barkley scored six points, Milton added two, and the quarterback’s backflip made the sequence memorable.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Joe Milton celebrates with a backflip after a two-point run vs. Giants
