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Running Back, New York Giants
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Draft: 2018 Round 1 (2)
College: Penn State
DOB: 1997-02-07 Age: 26 |
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Rushing | Receiving |
Fantasy |
| Season |
Team |
G |
Att |
Yard |
Avg |
TD | Target |
Rec |
Yard |
Avg |
TD |
FPts |
FPts/G |
| 2018 |
NYG |
16 |
261 |
1,307 |
5.0 |
11 |
121 |
91 |
721 |
7.9 |
4 |
292.8 |
18.3 |
| 2019 |
NYG |
13 |
217 |
1,003 |
4.6 |
6 |
73 |
52 |
438 |
8.4 |
2 |
192.1 |
14.8 |
| 2020 |
NYG |
2 |
19 |
34 |
1.8 |
0 |
9 |
6 |
60 |
10.0 |
0 |
9.4 |
4.7 |
| 2021 |
NYG |
13 |
162 |
593 |
3.7 |
2 |
57 |
41 |
263 |
6.4 |
2 |
109.6 |
8.4 |
| 2022 |
NYG |
16 |
295 |
1,312 |
4.4 |
10 |
76 |
57 |
338 |
5.9 |
0 |
225.0 |
14.1 |
| 2023 |
NYG |
9 |
165 |
697 |
4.2 |
1 |
40 |
28 |
168 |
6.0 |
4 |
116.5 |
12.9 |
| 2023 (Projected) |
NYG |
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254 |
1,141 |
4.5 |
8 |
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52 |
345 |
6.6 |
2 |
208.6 |
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Those who jumped on the "Saquon Barkley is off my draft board because he's always hurt" train prior to the 2022 season were proven wrong as the superstar running back seemed to return to form while also playing in all but one game. Barkley delivered the highest carry total of his career (295), resulting in a career-high in rushing yards (1,312). He also caught 57 passes, which was his highest total since his rookie season when he was playing with Eli Manning.
Barkley was a certified bell cow running back for the Giants in 2022 and there's really no reason to believe that he won't continue to be that this season, especially given that the Giants really did not address their running back room this offseason. Barkley should be in line for another 300-touch season if he can stay healthy, which makes him one of the most valuable players in all of fantasy football.
On the negative side, the Giants' offense was better than it looks on paper, but it's still not a high-end offense, so the chances of him significantly improving on his 10 touchdowns from a season ago are not great. He could get in the end zone a couple more times, but he's almost certainly not going to be a league leader in that department.
Additionally, there has to be some concern that Barkley may have seen near his ceiling in the pass-catching department as well. This isn't a question about Barkley's individual talent as a pass-catcher, but rather the Giants' offense as a whole and quarterback Daniel Jones in particular. We know that mobile quarterbacks tend to target their running backs out of the backfield less often than pocket passers do and Barkley made 57 receptions a season ago in an offense that seriously lacked playmakers at wide receiver and tight end. The team specifically addressed this problem by bringing in multiple pass-catchers, including Darren Waller, and it seems unlikely that they're going to suddenly start scheming more passes to their running back, even if he's among the best receivers at the position.
Nevertheless, Barkley is a very safe option that also carries tremendous name-brand value. Even if he lacks RB1 overall upside at this point, he should still be a lock to finish as a difference-making player at the position, so long as he stays healthy.
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 Saquon Barkley trending towards playing in Week 6
Ankle injury
By: Mike Krueger | Sun Oct 15, 7:00 am
|  | Giants are “optimistic” and “hopeful” that RB Saquon Barkley will play Sunday night after missing the past three games due to a sprained ankle, but also want to make sure there are no setbacks, per sources. But they “feel good about it”, so signs point up.
Giants’ TE Darren Waller, listed as questionable for Sunday night due to a groin injury, is expected to play vs. the Bills, per source.
Bills’ TE Dawson Knox, listed as questionable for Sunday night due to a wrist injury, is expected to play vs. the Giants, per source (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: It looks like we may see Barkley on the field Sunday night but given his gametime status it will be a tricky situation for fantasy owners to navigate. The Giants will be without starting QB Daniel Jones so Barkley would be a welcome addition to the offense. Matt Breida has done very little in Barkley's absence.
| Saquon Barkley listed as questionable for Wk5
Ankle injury
By: Mike Krueger | Fri Oct 6, 2:18 pm
| | RB Saquon Barkley is listed as questionable for Sunday vs Dolphins.
LT Andrew Thomas (hamstring), C John Michael Schmitz (shoulder) and G Shane Lemieux (groin) all OUT.
LB Micah McFadden (ankle) also questionable along with TE Daniel Bellinger (knee). (Jordan Raanan on X)
FFToday's Take: Barkley was injured in Week 2 so this would be relatively quick turnaround for a high-ankle sprain. He'll likely be a game time decision but you should probably have plan B in place. Matt Breida hasn't looked great as a fill-in as the Giants offense has largely struggled to move the ball the last couple of weeks. Breida has 47 combined rushing yards the last two weeks.
| Brandon Aiyuk a gametime decision
Shoulder injury
By: Mike Krueger | Wed Sep 20, 4:28 pm
|  | Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk’s status for the 49ers’ game Thursday night remains in question.
And the answer likely is to be delivered 90 minutes before kickoff.
The 49ers listed Aiyuk as questionable on their injury report due to a left shoulder injury he sustained Sunday in the 49ers’ 30-23 victory over the Los Angeles Rams. (NBCSportsBayArea.com)
FFToday's Take: Aiyuk was limited on Tuesday with a shoulder injury and it sounds like he's a true gametime decision. The fact that the 49ers play Thursday night against the Giants doesn't bode well for his chances of being active. Saquon Barkley for the Giants has already been was ruled out.
| Saquon Barkley week-to-week with sprained ankle
Out 3 weeks?
By: Mike Krueger | Mon Sep 18, 4:38 pm
| | An MRI showed that Giants’ RB Saquon Barkley suffered an “ordinary” ankle sprain that now is expected to sideline him three weeks, per source. (Adam Schefter on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: There was no chance of Barkley playing Thursday night against the 49ers on a short week. Perhaps he'll be ready to go Week 6 against the Dolphins. In the meantime, Matt Breida will pickup some fantasy value but he's likely to be a Flex option at best. The Giants don't have a bye until Week 13.
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Rushing | Receiving |
Fantasy |
| Week |
Opp |
Result |
Att |
Yard |
Avg |
TD | Target |
Rec |
Yard |
Avg |
TD |
FPts |
| 1 |
DAL |
L 0-40 |
12 |
51 |
4.3 |
0 |
4 |
3 |
12 |
4.0 |
0 |
6.3 |
| 2 |
at ARI |
W 31-28 |
17 |
63 |
3.7 |
1 |
7 |
6 |
29 |
4.8 |
1 |
21.2 |
| 6 |
at BUF |
L 9-14 |
24 |
93 |
3.9 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
5 |
1.3 |
0 |
9.8 |
| 7 |
WAS |
W 14-7 |
21 |
77 |
3.7 |
0 |
4 |
3 |
41 |
13.7 |
1 |
17.8 |
| 8 |
NYJ |
L 10-13 |
36 |
128 |
3.6 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
12.8 |
| 9 |
at LV |
L 6-30 |
16 |
90 |
5.6 |
0 |
4 |
3 |
23 |
7.7 |
0 |
11.3 |
| 10 |
at DAL |
L 17-49 |
13 |
66 |
5.1 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
-5 |
-5.0 |
0 |
6.1 |
| 11 |
at WAS |
W 31-19 |
14 |
83 |
5.9 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
57 |
14.3 |
2 |
26.0 |
| 12 |
NE |
W 10-7 |
12 |
46 |
3.8 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
6 |
6.0 |
0 |
5.2 |
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Rushing | Receiving |
Fantasy |
| Week |
Opp |
Result |
Att |
Yard |
Avg |
TD | Target |
Rec |
Yard |
Avg |
TD |
FPts |
| 1 |
at TEN |
W 21-20 |
18 |
164 |
9.1 |
1 |
7 |
6 |
30 |
5.0 |
0 |
25.4 |
| 2 |
CAR |
W 19-16 |
21 |
72 |
3.4 |
0 |
4 |
3 |
16 |
5.3 |
0 |
8.8 |
| 3 |
DAL |
L 16-23 |
14 |
81 |
5.8 |
1 |
4 |
4 |
45 |
11.3 |
0 |
18.6 |
| 4 |
CHI |
W 20-12 |
31 |
146 |
4.7 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
16 |
8.0 |
0 |
16.2 |
| 5 |
at GB |
W 27-22 |
13 |
70 |
5.4 |
1 |
6 |
3 |
36 |
12.0 |
0 |
16.6 |
| 6 |
BAL |
W 24-20 |
22 |
83 |
3.8 |
1 |
3 |
3 |
12 |
4.0 |
0 |
15.5 |
| 7 |
at JAC |
W 23-17 |
24 |
110 |
4.6 |
0 |
4 |
4 |
25 |
6.3 |
0 |
13.5 |
| 8 |
at SEA |
L 13-27 |
20 |
53 |
2.7 |
1 |
5 |
3 |
9 |
3.0 |
0 |
12.2 |
| 10 |
HOU |
W 24-16 |
35 |
152 |
4.3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
8 |
8.0 |
0 |
22.0 |
| 11 |
DET |
L 18-31 |
15 |
22 |
1.5 |
0 |
5 |
2 |
13 |
6.5 |
0 |
3.5 |
| 12 |
at DAL |
L 20-28 |
11 |
39 |
3.5 |
1 |
6 |
4 |
13 |
3.3 |
0 |
11.2 |
| 13 |
WAS |
T 20-20 |
18 |
63 |
3.5 |
1 |
5 |
5 |
18 |
3.6 |
0 |
14.1 |
| 14 |
PHI |
L 22-48 |
9 |
28 |
3.1 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
20 |
10.0 |
0 |
4.8 |
| 15 |
at WAS |
W 20-12 |
18 |
87 |
4.8 |
1 |
8 |
5 |
33 |
6.6 |
0 |
18.0 |
| 16 |
at MIN |
L 24-27 |
14 |
84 |
6.0 |
1 |
10 |
8 |
49 |
6.1 |
0 |
19.3 |
| 17 |
IND |
W 38-10 |
12 |
58 |
4.8 |
0 |
4 |
2 |
-5 |
-2.5 |
0 |
5.3 |
| WC |
at MIN |
W 31-24 |
9 |
53 |
5.9 |
2 |
6 |
5 |
56 |
11.2 |
0 |
22.9 |
| DP |
at PHI |
L 7-38 |
9 |
61 |
6.8 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
21 |
10.5 |
0 |
8.2 |
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WC = Wild-Card DP = Divisional Playoff
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Rushing | Receiving |
Fantasy |
| Week |
Opp |
Result |
Att |
Yard |
Avg |
TD | Target |
Rec |
Yard |
Avg |
TD |
FPts |
| 1 |
DEN |
L 13-27 |
10 |
26 |
2.6 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1.0 |
0 |
2.7 |
| 2 |
at WAS |
L 29-30 |
13 |
57 |
4.4 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
12 |
6.0 |
0 |
6.9 |
| 3 |
ATL |
L 14-17 |
16 |
51 |
3.2 |
1 |
7 |
6 |
43 |
7.2 |
0 |
15.4 |
| 4 |
at NO |
W 27-21 |
13 |
52 |
4.0 |
1 |
6 |
5 |
74 |
14.8 |
1 |
24.6 |
| 5 |
at DAL |
L 20-44 |
2 |
9 |
4.5 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0.9 |
| 11 |
at TB |
L 10-30 |
6 |
25 |
4.2 |
0 |
6 |
6 |
31 |
5.2 |
0 |
5.6 |
| 12 |
PHI |
W 13-7 |
13 |
40 |
3.1 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
13 |
3.3 |
0 |
5.3 |
| 13 |
at MIA |
L 9-20 |
11 |
55 |
5.0 |
0 |
9 |
6 |
19 |
3.2 |
0 |
7.4 |
| 14 |
at LAC |
L 21-37 |
16 |
64 |
4.0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
31 |
10.3 |
1 |
15.5 |
| 15 |
DAL |
L 6-21 |
15 |
50 |
3.3 |
0 |
8 |
4 |
24 |
6.0 |
0 |
7.4 |
| 16 |
at PHI |
L 10-34 |
15 |
32 |
2.1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
-4 |
-4.0 |
0 |
2.8 |
| 17 |
at CHI |
L 3-29 |
21 |
102 |
4.9 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
10.2 |
| 18 |
WAS |
L 7-22 |
11 |
30 |
2.7 |
0 |
4 |
3 |
19 |
6.3 |
0 |
4.9 |
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