### Stunning Play by Saquon Barkley Leaves Najee Harris in Awe

During the Philadelphia Eagles' recent matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Saquon Barkley pulled off a jaw-dropping move that has left fans and fellow players in astonishment. Barkley executed a backward leap over a defender mid-run, a feat Pittsburgh Steelers' Najee Harris openly admired but pledged not to replicate.

Harris, who has consistently delivered over 100 rushing yards in his last three games, expressed immense respect for Barkley's athleticism. "I've always been a fan of Saquon. I'm not trying that, though.... That's the play of the year," said Harris on Thursday. "That was wild. To see a guy catch the ball in space, do a spin, then jump over somebody backward. I never tried that. I'm never gonna try that. Just having that type of athleticism is freaky."

On the statistical front, Harris ranks 14th in the NFL with 592 rushing yards, while Barkley holds a solid second place with 925 rushing yards, trailing only Derrick Henry who leads with 1,120 yards.

In another thrilling NFL development, the Baltimore Ravens edged out the Cincinnati Bengals in a nail-biting 35-34 victory. However, this thrilling win came with a setback as All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton injured his ankle during the game while attempting to intercept a pass from Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. Although Hamilton managed to leave the field under his own power, he was ruled out for the rest of the game. Head coach John Harbaugh later described the injury as a sprain and assured that it was "not serious," though Hamilton's exact return date remains uncertain.

Looking ahead, the Ravens are set to face the Steelers in Pittsburgh next week. Baltimore's struggling pass defense, ranked last in the league with 294.4 yards allowed per game, could be further compromised if Hamilton remains sidelined.

In college football, both Pitt and Penn State are gearing up to recover from tough losses last weekend. The No. 18 Panthers, now 7-1, will face Virginia at home on Saturday night as 7.5-point favorites. Meanwhile, the sixth-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions, also at 7-1, will host Washington in a night game at Beaver Stadium, where the home team is favored by 13.5 points.

Additionally, West Virginia, coming off a bye week, will play Cincinnati at noon on Saturday. The Bearcats are favored by four points for the upcoming showdown at Nippert Stadium.

An important clash is also set to take place in the NEC where Duquesne will host Robert Morris. Both teams, with matching records of early conference successes, aim for the NEC crown and a spot in the FCS playoffs. This is the first encounter between the two teams since 2019, with Duquesne being the reigning NEC champions and Robert Morris making their return to NEC competition after a short stint in the Big South-OVC.

These events set the stage for a weekend filled with gripping football action as teams and players strive to leave their mark on both professional and collegiate fields.