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BRACKET CHALLENGE: Saquon Barkley vs. Charlie Conerly

BRACKET CHALLENGE: Saquon Barkley vs. Charlie Conerly

RB Saquon Barkley, 2018
Stats: 2,028 SCRIMMAGE YDS, 15 TOTAL TD

The 2018 Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Barkley had one of the most productive rookie seasons by a running back in NFL history, and he inserted his name into numerous sections of the Giants' franchise records. The second overall selection in the 2018 NFL Draft led the team with 261 rushing attempts for 1,307 yards and 11 touchdowns, and 91 catches, which accounted for an additional 721 yards and four scores. Barkley led the NFL with 2,028 yards from scrimmage, including seven 40+ yard runs and six 50+ yard runs. Barkley was the first NFL rookie with five 50+ yard touchdowns from scrimmage since Minnesota wide receiver Randy Moss in 1998.

QB Charlie Conerly, 1959
Stats: 113/194 PASS ATT, 1,706 YDS, 14 TD, 4 INT, 102.7 RAT

Named the NFL's Most Valuable Player in 1959, Conerly ended his career with 1,418 completions and 19,488 yards, both Giants records at the time of his retirement. He led the NFL in 1959 with a 102.7 passer rating, edging out players like Johnny Unitas, Y.A. Tittle, and Norm Van Brocklin. Conerly still ranks third in franchise history in passing yards, touchdowns and attempts.

QB Charlie Conerly