Saquon Barkley
  • Saquon Barkley

  • RB
  • , Philadelphia Eagles
  • 27
  • 233 lbs
  • 6' 0"
  • Penn State
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Scouting report

by Neil Dutton

PHI RB Saquon Barkley - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Saquon Barkley put the Eagles offense on his back in Week 3, with 147 yards on the ground along with two touchdowns on his way to the RB1 overall with 31.6 Half PPR points. If you were drafted today for the rest of the season, you could make a strong case for Barkley as the 1.01.

The Eagles might be down not just their two main wide receivers this week, but also All-Pro offensive tackle Lane Johnson. While far from ideal, the Buccaneers have injuries of their own across their defensive line and haven't done a great job limiting fantasy points to running backs this season. Barkley remains an elite option at the running back spot and should be among the very highest scorers this week.

by Neil Dutton

PHI RB Saquon Barkley - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 at New Orleans Saints
Saquon Barkley’s strong start to his Eagles career continued in Week 2, despite a blunder that some point to as a major reason for the Birds loss to the Falcons. Barkley rushed 22 times for 95 yards and added another 21 yards on four receptions, giving him 15.6 Half PPR points and a spot as the RB11 for the week.

Barkley faces a tough matchup against a Saints defense that has been stingy toward running backs so far this season. The Saints rank 29th in rushing yards allowed to tailbacks in 2024. Still, Barkley’s opportunity share should keep him firmly in the RB1 conversation, despite the less-than-stellar matchup.

by Neil Dutton

PHI RB Saquon Barkley - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 vs. Atlanta Falcons

As debuts go, Saquon Barkley's first outing as an Eagles went pretty well. Barkley rushed 24 times for 109 yards and two scores, while also reeling in his two targets for 23 yards and another touchdown. Barkley was the RB1 in Week 1.

The Falcons are generally stiffer against the run than the pass and gave up only 90 rushing yards to Steelers running backs a week ago. But Barkley's workload makes him an irresistible option this week, and he should be viewed as a mid-tier RB1 with a much higher ceiling in play.

by Neil Dutton

PHI RB Saquon Barkley - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 vs. Green Bay Packers

Saquon Barkley's Eagles debut comes in Week 1 and in Brazil, with the Eagles facing the Green Bay Packers. Barkley is coming off a disappointing end to his time with the Giants and looks set to be part of the best offense of his career as a member of the Eagles. The Packers were firmly middle of the road in terms of fantasy production to running backs last season, ranking 16th in aFPA to the position. Barkley figures to be a low-end RB1 in Week 1.

by Neil Dutton

PHI RB Saquon Barkley - 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

Saquon Barkley didn't enjoy the best of seasons in 2023, in what turned out to be his final season as a member of the New York Giants. But it was far from a disaster. Barkley finished with 962 rushing yards, the third time in four seasons he has failed to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark, and scored six rushing touchdowns. He also caught 41 passes for 280 yards and another four scores, but his 2.9 receptions per game marked a career low. Barkley finished as the RB9 in half-PPR formats.

Barkley signed an unusually large contract for the Eagles, given their usual desire to cobble together a running back room, and this gives him a spot on easily the most talented offensive roster he's ever played on in the NFL. A big question mark exists over how much receiving work he will receive, given the presence of other backs on the Eagles roster and Jalen Hurts low rate of targeting running backs in the passing game. But even so, he projects to be a top performer at his position in 2024, and mid-range RB1 numbers should not be too far out of his potential outcomes.

by Brandon Niles

NYG RB Saquon Barkley - Week 17 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 vs. Los Angeles Rams

Saquon Barkley had a nice game against the Eagles on Monday, putting up 84 yards on 23 carries and three receptions. He also scored his eighth touchdown of the year. The Giants have really struggled on offense this year, but Barkley has been pretty good in spite of it all. He needs only 123 yards to log his fourth career 1,000-yard rushing season and he’s caught 36 balls. His 21 touches per game give him a nice fantasy floor each week.

This week, Barkley faces a Rams defense that ranks third in aFPA to opposing running backs. Despite the tough matchup, his steady workload makes him a must-start in all league formats every week. He’s the lone bright spot in this offense, and a switch to Tyrod Taylor at quarterback will hopefully lead to a few more sustained drives.

by Brandon Niles

NYG RB Saquon Barkley - Week 16 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 at Philadelphia Eagles

Saquon Barkley had a terrible game against the Saints last week, as the Giants struggled offensively and had to essentially abandon the run game in a lopsided defeat. Barkley finished with just 14 yards on nine carries, although he added 23 yards on a pair of receptions. Not what fantasy managers were hoping for in the first round of the playoffs.

This week, Barkley will try to rebound against a Philadelphia defense that ranks sixth in aFPA to opposing running backs. The Eagles have their struggles, but they still can stop the run with the incredible talent they have on the defensive line. Barkley should get enough touches to remain fantasy relevant, but consider him in the RB2 range, rather than his usual RB1 territory.

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