Saquon Barkley Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 29
- Height / weight
- 6'0", 233 lb
- Experience
- 9th season
- Drafted
- 2018 R1, #2
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 7.0
- Pos rank
- RB33
- Rostered
- 99%
Week 4 vs. Rams, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 25th vs. RBs, tough
Saquon Barkley Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
7.0 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Saquon Barkley's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: two mid-range starts and one bust. The next four matchups include two of the league's softest run defenses.
- Week 1, Win,vs WAS,9.0,RB29
- Week 2, Win,at TEN,3.0,RB56
- Week 3, Loss,at CHI,9.0,RB30
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs LAR,ToughRams vs. RBs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at JAX,ToughJaguars vs. RBs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs CAR,FavorablePanthers vs. RBs
- Week 7, Oct 26,vs DAL,FavorableCowboys vs. RBs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to RBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Saquon Barkley?
Barkley is averaging 7.0 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 174 rushing yards and 0 TD on 34 carries, plus 3 catches for 6 yards. That ranks RB33, which makes him a flex option in 12-team leagues.
His yards per carry (5.1) is in the 81st percentile among RBs, the best of his efficiency marks; his fantasy points per opportunity (0.53) is the weakest, in the 16th. His quarterback has been Jalen Hurts.
His best week was RB29 in Week 1 against the Commanders (9.0 points); his worst, RB56 in Week 2 at the Titans (3.0). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Panthers (1st vs. RBs) in Week 6 and the Cowboys (8th vs. RBs) in Week 7.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Barkley ranks among all RBs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every RB with at least 24 carries and targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Yards per carry
5.181st percentile, above average
Yards per touch
4.967th percentile, about average
Target share
7.3%37th percentile, below average
Fantasy points per opportunity
0.5316th percentile, near the bottom
Saquon Barkley 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Commanders | W 24–22 | 9.0 | RB29 |
| 2 | @ Titans | W 24–20 | 3.0 | RB56 |
| 3 | @ Bears | L 7–27 | 9.0 | RB30 |
| Total | 2–1 | 21.0 | RB33 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | PHI | 3 | 174 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 21.0 | 7.0 | — |
| 2025 | PHI | 16 | 1,140 | 7 | 37 | 273 | 2 | 232.3 | 14.5 | RB14 |
| 2024 | PHI | 16 | 2,005 | 13 | 33 | 278 | 2 | 355.3 | 22.2 | RB2 |
| 2023 | NYG | 14 | 962 | 6 | 41 | 280 | 4 | 223.2 | 15.9 | RB13 |
| 2022 | NYG | 16 | 1,312 | 10 | 57 | 338 | 0 | 283.0 | 17.7 | RB5 |
| Career | 109 | 8,530 | 55 | 361 | 2,657 | 16 | 1905.7 | 17.5 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
Now entering his age-29 season, he profiles as a high-floor RB1 rather than a league-winner. The workhorse role is secure, but an aging line and a career carry count climbing toward 2,000 invite caution. Expert boards back that read, placing him around RB7-8 with a top-15 floor; weigh him against younger backs before reaching early. Behind him on the depth chart: Tank Bigsby. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 24. Injury history
- 2025hipPlayed through
- 2025kneePlayed through
- 2024backPlayed through
- 2023right anklePlayed through
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Saquon Barkley Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Saquon Barkley in Week 4?
Saquon Barkley is a flex play in 12-team leagues for Week 4 against the Rams, as the RB33 in PPR total points this season (7.0 a game). The Rams rank 25th in PPR points allowed to RBs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for Barkley.
How many fantasy points is Saquon Barkley averaging in 2026?
Saquon Barkley is averaging 7.0 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 21.0 points across 3 games. His last game produced 9.0 points.
Where does Saquon Barkley rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Saquon Barkley ranks RB33 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a flex play in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Saquon Barkley worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Saquon Barkley is a flex play in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 99% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Saquon Barkley's fantasy football role?
Saquon Barkley is the Eagles' starting RB, with Tank Bigsby behind him. He is averaging 11.3 carries and 2.0 targets a game, on 48% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Saquon Barkley's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Saquon Barkley's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Rams (25th in PPR points allowed to RBs, tough), Week 5 at the Jaguars (27th in PPR points allowed to RBs, tough) and Week 6 vs. the Panthers (1st in PPR points allowed to RBs, favorable). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Saquon Barkley been in fantasy football this season?
Saquon Barkley has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 1. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 3.5 points around his 7.0-point average.
What is Saquon Barkley's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Saquon Barkley's floor has been 3.0 PPR points (Week 2, RB56) and his ceiling 9.0 (Week 3, RB30). His median week has been 9.0 points. See Barkley's full game log.
Saquon Barkley 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Philadelphia EaglesHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Rushing
- Yards
- 174
- TD
- 0
- Carries
- 34
5.1 Y/C
Receiving
- Rec
- 3
- Yards
- 6
- TD
- 0
6 Targets
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 21.0
- Pos rank
- RB33
9.0 Best Week 1 vs WAS3.0 Worst Week 2 @ TEN
Advanced Rushing Stats
Barkley is on the field for 53.0% of snaps and draws 7.4% of his team's targets.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 16 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards after contact per carry | 2.68 | 90th | 1.54 | 16th |
| Explosive run rate | 11.8% | 69th | 10.0% | 47th |
| Fantasy points per opportunity | 0.45 | 33rd | 0.59 | 34th |
| Yards before contact per carry | 2.44 | 66th | 2.53 | 58th |
| Broken tackles | 1 | 36th | 18 | 88th |
| Usage | ||||
| Snap share | 53.0% | 64th | 78.3% | 97th |
| Target share | 7.4% | 57th | 11.7% | 90th |
| Red-zone opportunities | 5 | 49th | 50 | 88th |
| Targets per game | 2.0 | 46th | 3.1 | 75th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 71 qualified RBs · 2025 (16 games, weeks 1–17) among 74.
Profile: Barkley plays most snaps and gains yards after contact, but gains little after contact.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 11.3 carries and 2.0 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
7.0
Fantasy PPG
58
Rush yds/g
1.0
Rec/g
Saquon Barkley career stats by season
| Season | GP | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 34 | 174 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 21.0 | 7.0 | — |
| 2025 | 16 | 280 | 1,140 | 7 | 37 | 273 | 2 | 232.3 | 14.5 | RB14 |
| 2024 | 16 | 345 | 2,005 | 13 | 33 | 278 | 2 | 355.3 | 22.2 | RB2 |
| 2023 | 14 | 247 | 962 | 6 | 41 | 280 | 4 | 223.2 | 15.9 | RB13 |
| 2022 | 16 | 295 | 1,312 | 10 | 57 | 338 | 0 | 283.0 | 17.7 | RB5 |
| 2021 | 13 | 162 | 593 | 2 | 41 | 263 | 2 | 146.6 | 11.3 | RB30 |
| 2020 | 2 | 19 | 34 | 0 | 6 | 60 | 0 | 15.4 | 7.7 | RB109 |
| 2019 | 13 | 217 | 1,003 | 6 | 52 | 438 | 2 | 243.1 | 18.7 | RB10 |
| 2018 | 16 | 261 | 1,307 | 11 | 91 | 721 | 4 | 385.8 | 24.1 | RB1 |
| Career | 109 | 1,860 | 8,530 | 55 | 361 | 2,657 | 16 | 1905.7 | 17.5 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
17.5
Career PPG
109 games over 9 seasons
80%
Availability
Share of team games he played
69%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 RB
9.4
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Barkley has averaged 17.5 fantasy points per game over 109 games and 9 seasons, with four top-12 finishes (2018, 2019, 2022, 2024).
So far in 2026 he is at 7.0 per game, down 7.5 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 13.3 carries plus targets a game against 20.6. His quarterback this season has been Jalen Hurts.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Barkley's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 2,005Rush yards2024
- 15Total TD2024
- 385.8Fantasy pts2018 · RB1
- 11,187Career scrimmage yds2018–2026
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Saquon Barkley Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Saquon Barkley have in 2026?
Saquon Barkley has 21.0 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 7.0 per game across 3 games. That total ranks RB33 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many rushing yards does Saquon Barkley have this season?
Saquon Barkley has 174 rushing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 58 a game at 5.1 yards per carry. His high was 83 yards, in Week 1 against the Commanders.
How many touchdowns does Saquon Barkley have this season?
Saquon Barkley has no touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4: 0 rushing and 0 receiving.
How many rushing touchdowns does Saquon Barkley have this season?
Saquon Barkley has no rushing touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4, on 34 carries.
How many carries does Saquon Barkley have this season?
Saquon Barkley has 34 carries in 2026 through Week 4, 11.3 a game, for 174 yards. His high was 15 carries, in Week 1 against the Commanders.
How many receptions does Saquon Barkley have this season?
Saquon Barkley has 3 receptions for 6 yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 6 targets. His high was 1 catches, in Week 1 against the Commanders.
How many receiving yards does Saquon Barkley have this season?
Saquon Barkley has 6 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, 2.0 a game on 3 catches. His high was 11 yards, in Week 2 at the Titans.
How many targets does Saquon Barkley have this season?
Saquon Barkley has drawn 6 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 2.0 a game, and caught 3 of them. His high was 2 targets, in Week 1 against the Commanders.
How many games has Saquon Barkley played in 2026?
Saquon Barkley has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Saquon Barkley's stats last season?
In 2025, Saquon Barkley ran for 1,140 yards and 7 touchdowns and caught 37 passes for 273 yards in 16 games. That was 232.3 PPR points (14.5 per game), an RB14 finish.
What are Saquon Barkley's career NFL stats?
Across 9 seasons and 109 games, Saquon Barkley has 8,530 rushing yards and 55 rushing touchdowns, plus 361 catches for 2,657 yards, for 1905.7 PPR fantasy points (17.5 per game).
How many touchdowns does Saquon Barkley have in his career?
Saquon Barkley has 71 touchdowns in his NFL career: 55 rushing and 16 receiving, over 109 games.
Saquon Barkley Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
7.0
Carries/g
11.3
Rush yds/g
58.0
Rec/g
1.0
Rec yds/g
2.0
Across 3 games in 2026, Saquon Barkley has averaged 11.3 carries, 58.0 rushing yards and 7.0 PPR fantasy points per game. Saquon Barkley has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 1 against WAS (9.0 points); the lowest was Week 2 against TEN (3.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WAS32nd | W 24-22 | 9.0 | 15 | 83 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -3 | 0 | RB29 |
Week 1 · WAS · W 24-22 · 9.0 pts
How the 9.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | TEN19th | W 24-20 | 3.0 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 | RB56 |
Week 2 · TEN · W 24-20 · 3.0 pts
How the 3.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | CHI21st | L 7-27 | 9.0 | 15 | 82 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 0 | RB30 |
Week 3 · CHI · L 7-27 · 9.0 pts
How the 9.0 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Two RB2 weeks and one bust. For a running back ranked RB33 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a RB29 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Steady in a loss at Chicago
15 carries, 82 yds. 1/2 receiving, -2 yds.
He played 72% of the snaps and handled 15 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Tennessee
4 carries, 9 yds. 1/2 receiving, 11 yds.
He played 16% of the snaps and handled 4 carries. Just 2.3 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a win vs. Washington
15 carries, 83 yds. 1/2 receiving, -3 yds.
He played 71% of the snaps and handled 15 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (7.0)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Philadelphia Eagles vs Los Angeles Rams
View matchup — Philadelphia Eagles vs Jacksonville Jaguars
View matchup — Philadelphia Eagles vs Carolina Panthers
View matchup — Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys
Saquon Barkley Game Log 2022
Games played
16
FPTS/G (PPR)
17.7
Carries/g
18.4
Rush yds/g
82.0
Rec/g
3.6
Rec yds/g
21.1
Across 16 games in 2022, Saquon Barkley has averaged 18.4 carries, 82.0 rushing yards and 17.7 PPR fantasy points per game. Saquon Barkley has finished as a top-12 RB in 7 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 13. The best week was Week 1 against TEN (32.4 points); the lowest was Week 11 against DET (5.5).
| Wk | Opp | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TEN27th | 32.4 | 18 | 164 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 30 | 0 | RB1 |
Week 1 · TEN · 32.4 pts
How the 32.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | CAR25th | 11.8 | 21 | 72 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 0 | RB17 |
Week 2 · CAR · 11.8 pts
How the 11.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | DAL31st | 22.6 | 14 | 81 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 45 | 0 | RB5 |
Week 3 · DAL · 22.6 pts
How the 22.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | CHI3rd | 18.2 | 31 | 146 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 0 | RB13 |
Week 4 · CHI · 18.2 pts
How the 18.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | GB5th | 19.6 | 13 | 70 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 36 | 0 | RB13 |
Week 5 · GB · 19.6 pts
How the 19.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | BAL18th | 18.5 | 22 | 83 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 0 | RB9 |
Week 6 · BAL · 18.5 pts
How the 18.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | JAX16th | 17.5 | 24 | 110 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 0 | RB14 |
Week 7 · JAX · 17.5 pts
How the 17.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | SEA2nd | 15.2 | 20 | 53 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 0 | RB16 |
Week 8 · SEA · 15.2 pts
How the 15.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | HOU1st | 23.0 | 35 | 152 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | RB5 |
Week 10 · HOU · 23.0 pts
How the 23.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | DET21st | 5.5 | 15 | 22 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 0 | RB39 |
Week 11 · DET · 5.5 pts
How the 5.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | DAL31st | 15.2 | 11 | 39 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 0 | RB17 |
Week 12 · DAL · 15.2 pts
How the 15.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | WAS28th | 19.1 | 18 | 63 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 0 | RB7 |
Week 13 · WAS · 19.1 pts
How the 19.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | PHI12th | 6.8 | 9 | 28 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 0 | RB31 |
Week 14 · PHI · 6.8 pts
How the 6.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | WAS28th | 23.0 | 18 | 87 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 33 | 0 | RB7 |
Week 15 · WAS · 23.0 pts
How the 23.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | MIN10th | 27.3 | 14 | 84 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 49 | 0 | RB2 |
Week 16 · MIN · 27.3 pts
How the 27.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | IND11th | 7.3 | 12 | 58 | 0 | 4 | 2 | -5 | 0 | RB38 |
Week 17 · IND · 7.3 pts
How the 7.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | Did not play | |||||||||
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2022: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
13 RB1 weeks, one RB2 week and two busts. For a running back who finished RB5 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 RB1 · Wk 2 RB17 · Wk 3 RB5 · Wk 4 RB13 · Wk 5 RB13 · Wk 6 RB9 · Wk 7 RB14 · Wk 8 RB16 · Wk 10 RB5 · Wk 11 RB39 · Wk 12 RB17 · Wk 13 RB7 · Wk 14 RB31 · Wk 15 RB7 · Wk 16 RB2 · Wk 17 RB38
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by Indianapolis
12 carries, 58 yds. 2/4 receiving, -5 yds.
He played 79% of the snaps and handled 12 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week at Minnesota
14 carries, 84 yds, 1 TD. 8/10 receiving, 49 yds.
He played 91% of the snaps and handled 14 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week at Washington
18 carries, 87 yds, 1 TD. 5/8 receiving, 33 yds.
He played 86% of the snaps and handled 18 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a loss vs. Philadelphia
9 carries, 28 yds. 2/2 receiving, 20 yds.
He played 31% of the snaps and handled 9 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week vs. Washington
18 carries, 63 yds, 1 TD. 5/5 receiving, 18 yds.
He played 88% of the snaps and handled 18 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
RB1 week at Dallas
11 carries, 39 yds, 1 TD. 4/6 receiving, 13 yds.
He played 73% of the snaps and handled 11 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Detroit
15 carries, 22 yds. 2/5 receiving, 13 yds.
He played 76% of the snaps and handled 15 carries. Just 1.5 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week vs. Houston
35 carries, 152 yds, 1 TD. 1/1 receiving, 8 yds.
He played 80% of the snaps and handled 35 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week at Seattle
20 carries, 53 yds, 1 TD. 3/5 receiving, 9 yds.
He played 80% of the snaps and handled 20 carries. Just 2.6 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week at Jacksonville
24 carries, 110 yds. 4/4 receiving, 25 yds.
He played 81% of the snaps and handled 24 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
RB1 week vs. Baltimore
22 carries, 83 yds, 1 TD. 3/3 receiving, 12 yds.
He played 88% of the snaps and handled 22 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
RB1 week at Green Bay
13 carries, 70 yds, 1 TD. 3/6 receiving, 36 yds.
He played 69% of the snaps and handled 13 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week vs. Chicago
31 carries, 146 yds. 2/2 receiving, 16 yds.
He played 94% of the snaps and handled 31 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
RB1 week vs. Dallas
14 carries, 81 yds, 1 TD. 4/4 receiving, 45 yds.
He played 92% of the snaps and handled 14 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week vs. Carolina
21 carries, 72 yds. 3/4 receiving, 16 yds.
He played 84% of the snaps and handled 21 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Season high in a win
18 carries, 164 yds, 1 TD. 6/7 receiving, 30 yds.
He played 83% of the snaps and handled 18 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
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Saquon Barkley Game Log FAQ
How did Saquon Barkley do in his last game?
Saquon Barkley scored 9.0 PPR points in Week 3 at the Bears, a 27–7 loss, an RB30 finish. He ran 15 times for 82 yards, and caught 1 of 2 targets for -2 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Saquon Barkley score in his last game?
Saquon Barkley scored 9.0 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 at the Bears, an RB30 finish for the week. That was 2.0 above his season average of 7.0.
How many rushing yards did Saquon Barkley have in his last game?
Saquon Barkley ran for 82 yards on 15 carries in Week 3 at the Bears, and added -2 receiving yards.
How many touchdowns did Saquon Barkley score in his last game?
Saquon Barkley did not score a touchdown in Week 3 at the Bears; his 9.0 points came from yardage and catches.
How many carries did Saquon Barkley have in his last game?
Saquon Barkley had 15 carries for 82 yards in Week 3 at the Bears, playing 72% of the offensive snaps.
How many receptions did Saquon Barkley have in his last game?
Saquon Barkley caught 1 of 2 targets for -2 yards in Week 3 at the Bears.
What were Saquon Barkley's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the Titans, a 24–20 win, Saquon Barkley ran 4 times for 9 yards, and caught 1 of 2 targets for 11 yards. That was 3.0 PPR points, an RB56 finish.
What was Saquon Barkley's best game this season?
Saquon Barkley's best 2026 game was Week 1 against the Commanders: 9.0 PPR points, an RB29 finish. He ran 15 times for 83 yards, and caught 1 of 2 targets for -3 yards.
What was Saquon Barkley's worst game this season?
Saquon Barkley's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 2 at the Titans: 3.0 PPR points, an RB56 finish. He ran 4 times for 9 yards, and caught 1 of 2 targets for 11 yards.
How many games has Saquon Barkley scored a touchdown in this season?
Saquon Barkley has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Can I see Saquon Barkley's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Barkley's weekly results from any season from 2018 through 2025.
Saquon Barkley Rest-of-Season Outlook
Workhorse RB3 with flex weeks
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished RB14 last season at 14.5 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's RB33 at 7.0 PPR points per game, against 14.5 over 16 games last season (RB14). He's running behind last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 5th of 95 in rushing volume (17.5 carries per game), 19th of 95 in receiving role (3.1 targets per game) and 73rd of 95 in efficiency (1.54 yards after contact per carry). His points come from his rushing volume. Efficiency is the soft spot. Jalen Hurts is his quarterback.
The main risk is the job itself. He's the listed starter with Tank Bigsby next on the depth chart, and a benching or an injury would take his value to zero overnight.
The next favorable matchups are the Panthers in Week 6 (1st against RBs) and the Cowboys in Week 7 (8th against RBs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 16, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Our model ranked Barkley the RB11 in 2025 at 195.3 fantasy points across 16 games, a clear step back from his RB1, 322.3-point monster of 2024. The volume stayed elite, but the explosion vanished: yards per carry fell sharply, his rushing scores were nearly halved, and his breakaway-run rate dropped. His EPA per play slipped negative, signaling the 2024 outlier season has corrected toward a more ordinary profile.
Now entering his age-29 season, he profiles as a high-floor RB1 rather than a league-winner. The workhorse role is secure, but an aging line and a career carry count climbing toward 2,000 invite caution. Expert boards back that read, placing him around RB7-8 with a top-15 floor; weigh him against younger backs before reaching early.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 95 running backs who played at least six games. Each bar is one running back, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Rushing volume
Receiving role
Efficiency
- Yards after contact per carry
- 1.54
- Broken tackles
- 18
- Explosive-run rate
- 10.0%
- Red-zone opportunities
- 50
- Snap share
- 78.3%
- Targets
- 50
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Panthers in Week 6 and the Cowboys in Week 7 are top-10 matchups for RBs.Wk 4 LAR, 25thWk 5 JAX, 27thWk 6 CAR, 1stWk 7 DAL, 8th
- Heavy rushing volume17.5 carries per game, 5th of 95 RBs in 2025.
- Featured receiving role3.1 targets per game, 19th of 95 RBs in 2025.
Risk
- Job securityTank Bigsby is next on the depth chart; a benching or injury hands him the job.
- Weak efficiency1.54 yards after contact per carry, 73rd of 95 RBs in 2025.
- Tough matchupsThe Rams in Week 4 (25th) and the Jaguars in Week 5 (27th) are among the stingiest defenses against RBs.
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Saquon Barkley Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Saquon Barkley's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Saquon Barkley projects as a workhorse RB3 with flex weeks for the rest of the 2026 season: a flex play in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His rushing volume (17.5 carries per game, 5th of 95 RBs in 2025) supports that. His efficiency (1.54 yards after contact per carry, 73rd of 95 RBs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Saquon Barkley's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Saquon Barkley is the RB33 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in RB3 territory, a flex play in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Saquon Barkley's projected role going forward?
Saquon Barkley is the listed starting RB, with Tank Bigsby next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Saquon Barkley get more touches?
Saquon Barkley's touches are trending down: 11.5 a game over his last two games against 13.3 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Saquon Barkley's fantasy football upside?
Saquon Barkley's upside: his ceiling this season is 9.0 PPR points (Week 1, RB29), his rushing volume (17.5 carries per game, 5th of 95 RBs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Panthers in Week 6 and the Cowboys in Week 7 are top-10 matchups for RBs.
What could hurt Saquon Barkley's fantasy value?
Saquon Barkley's risks: Tank Bigsby is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt, his efficiency (1.54 yards after contact per carry, 73rd of 95 RBs in 2025) limits his scoring and the Rams in Week 4 and the Jaguars in Week 5 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Saquon Barkley's remaining fantasy schedule?
About average: of his next seven games, 3 come against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Saquon Barkley Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriWhat it means: Barkley was on the Week 3 report, practiced in full on Saturday and played.
| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4vs LAR, Oct 4 | — | — | — | Oct 2 | Due Fri |
| Week 3@ CHI, Sep 28 | — | Thu — | Fri — | Sat Full | Played |
Injury History at a Glance
Eleven logged injuries in nine seasons, including four ankle injuries. Most of his lost time came from a torn acl, MCL sprain in 2020; nothing else has cost him more than 4 games.
Durability
65/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Torn acl, MCL sprain · 2020
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Knee | 2 | 14 |
| Ankle | 4 | 10 |
| Back | 1 | 0 |
| Elbow / arm | 1 | 0 |
| Hamstring | 1 | 0 |
| Hip / groin | 1 | 0 |
| Shoulder | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 24 |
Injury risk profile: High
- Ankle injuries in 2019, 2021, 2023 and 2023
- Groin in 2025, played through
- 24 games in 9 seasons, 14 of them in 2020
- 11 injuries spread across 7 body parts
Saquon Barkley Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Barkley a game this season.
- 2025
Groin Played through
Suffered a groin injury in the third quarter against the New York Giants but the team had a bye the following week.
- 2025
Knee Soreness Played through
Was listed on the injury report with general knee soreness but was expected to and did play against the Giants.
- 2024
Back Played through
Appeared on the injury report with a back issue but was not expected to miss time.
- 2023
Ankle Sprain · Right Played through
Re-aggravated his right ankle sprain but did not miss any games.
- 2023
Hyperextended Elbow · Left Played through
Sustained a hyperextended left elbow but returned to the game with a brace.
- 2023
High Ankle Sprain 3 games
Suffered a high ankle sprain in a pileup during Week 2 and missed the next three games.
- 2022
Shoulder Sprain Played through
Briefly left a game with what was described as a shoulder sprain but returned to play.
- 2021
Low Ankle Sprain · Left 4 games
Injured his ankle after stepping on another player's foot and missed four games.
- 2020
Torn ACL, MCL Sprain · Right 14 games
Suffered a torn ACL and a sprained MCL in his right knee against the Chicago Bears, ending his season.
- 2019
High Ankle Sprain 3 games
Sustained a high ankle sprain against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and missed the following three games.
- 2018
Hamstring Strain Played through
Suffered a hamstring strain during a training camp practice but was ready for Week 1.
If Barkley Misses Time
Next man up: Tank Bigsby
Tank Bigsby is next on the Eagles depth chart at running back. He's the handcuff: worth a bench spot in deeper leagues and for Barkley managers, since the same backfield work would pass to him.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Jalen Hurts would lose one of his main options.
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Saquon Barkley Injury FAQ
Is Saquon Barkley injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Saquon Barkley is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Saquon Barkley playing this week?
Saquon Barkley has no injury designation for Week 4 against the Rams on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Barkley was on the Week 3 report, practiced in full on Saturday and played. Should you start him?
Has Saquon Barkley missed any games this season?
No. Saquon Barkley has played in every Eagles game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Saquon Barkley's injury history?
Saquon Barkley has 11 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 24 games in all: 14 for a right torn acl, MCL sprain in 2020, 4 for a left low ankle sprain in 2021, 3 for a high ankle sprain in 2023 and 3 for a high ankle sprain in 2019.
What was Saquon Barkley's most recent injury?
Saquon Barkley's most recent logged injury was a groin injury in Week 8 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Saquon Barkley have any recurring injuries?
Yes: ankle injuries in 2019, 2021 and 2023 (10 games missed) and knee injuries in 2020 and 2025 (14 games missed).
What was Saquon Barkley's worst injury?
Saquon Barkley's longest absence came from a right torn acl, MCL sprain in 2020, which cost him 14 games of the 24 he has missed in his career.
Latest Saquon Barkley News & Updates
Barkley solid in loss at Chicago
15 CAR, 82 YDS
1 REC, -2 YDS (2 TGT)
9.0 fantasy points · RB30
Barkley ran 15 times for 82 yards, with 1 catches for -2 yards in the 27–7 loss at Chicago. He played 72% of the offensive snaps.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 3Sep 28L 7–27 @ CHI
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Full practice Friday (opens in new tab)
Practiced fully Friday and appears on track to play.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 3: 9.0 PPR points, an RB30 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Will wear protective gear Monday (opens in new tab)
Set to play Monday while wearing protective gear.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 3: 9.0 PPR points, an RB30 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Officially limited Thursday (opens in new tab)
Limited at Thursday's practice, suggesting his status bears monitoring.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 3: 9.0 PPR points, an RB30 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Recent MRI 'went well' (opens in new tab)
Encouraging MRI results point toward a positive recovery outlook.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 3: 9.0 PPR points, an RB30 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 2Sep 20W 24–20 @ TEN
Fantasy impact: Negative. Barkley struggles at Tennessee
3.0 fantasy points · RB56 · 4.0 below his 7.0 average
Barkley ran 4 times for 9 yards, with 1 catches for 11 yards in the 24–20 win at Tennessee. He played 16% of the offensive snaps.
Game logFantasy impact: Neutral. Checks back into Sunday's game (opens in new tab)
Returned to Sunday's game after exiting, back in action.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 3.0 PPR points, an RB56 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Questionable to return to Week 2 (opens in new tab)
Questionable to return in Week 2.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 3.0 PPR points, an RB56 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 1Sep 13W 24–22 vs WAS
Fantasy impact: Positive. Barkley solid in win vs. Washington
9.0 fantasy points · RB29 · 2.0 above his 7.0 average
Barkley ran 15 times for 83 yards, with 1 catches for -3 yards in the 24–22 win vs. Washington. He played 71% of the offensive snaps.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Eagles Teammates News
Updates on Barkley's backfield partners and quarterback.
- Jalen Hurts: Forgettable night in loss (opens in new tab)Jalen Hurts, QB. 87 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jalen Hurts: Evaluated for concussion, cleared to return (opens in new tab)Jalen Hurts, QB. 87 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
Around the Eagles
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Saquon Barkley News FAQ
What is the latest news on Saquon Barkley?
The latest Barkley update, from September 29: Barkley solid in loss at Chicago. Barkley ran 15 times for 82 yards, with 1 catches for -2 yards in the 27–7 loss at Chicago. He played 72% of the offensive snaps.
How does the latest Saquon Barkley news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 9.0 fantasy points, a RB30 finish, 2.0 above his 7.0 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Saquon Barkley Bio
Saquon Barkley is a running back for the Philadelphia Eagles, where he wears No. 26. Born February 9, 1997, in The Bronx, NY, he attended Whitehall and played college football at Penn State.
The New York Giants selected Barkley in round 1, pick 2, of the 2018 NFL Draft. Since then, Barkley joined the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024.
In 109 regular-season games since 2018, he has run for 8,530 yards and 55 touchdowns and caught 361 passes.
Career Timeline
2 stops with 2 teams in 9 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Philadelphia Eagles Current team2024–present
He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 34 of 35 games. Member of the Super Bowl LIX champion Eagles.
New York Giants2018–2023
Selected in round 1, pick 2, of the 2018 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 67 of 74 games.
College: Penn State
Transactions
- ContractAgreed to a two-year, $41.2 million contract extension with the Eagles.
- SignedSigned a three-year, $37.75 million contract with the Eagles.
- ContractSigned a reworked one-year franchise contract worth up to $11 million with the New York Giants.
- TenderDesignated the Giants' franchise player.
- ContractGiants exercised the fifth-year option on his rookie contract.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the New York Giants.
- SignedSigned a four-year, $31.2 million rookie contract with the Giants.
- DraftedSelected by the New York Giants in round 1, pick 2.
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About Saquon Barkley: Bio FAQ
How old is Saquon Barkley?
Saquon Barkley is 29 years old. He was born on February 9, 1997. 2026 is his 9th NFL season.
How tall is Saquon Barkley?
Saquon Barkley is 6 feet tall (6'0"), listed at 233 pounds, and plays running back for the Philadelphia Eagles.
How much does Saquon Barkley weigh?
Saquon Barkley weighs 233 pounds, his listed weight on the Philadelphia Eagles roster. He is listed at 6'0".
What number does Saquon Barkley wear?
Saquon Barkley wears number 26 for the Philadelphia Eagles. He plays running back.
What position does Saquon Barkley play?
Saquon Barkley plays running back for the Philadelphia Eagles, wearing number 26. 2026 is his 9th season in the NFL.
What team does Saquon Barkley play for?
Saquon Barkley plays for the Philadelphia Eagles as a running back. He has been with the Eagles since 2024.
Where did Saquon Barkley go to college?
Saquon Barkley played college football at Penn State, after attending Whitehall (PA). The New York Giants drafted him out of Penn State in 2018.
When was Saquon Barkley drafted?
The New York Giants selected Saquon Barkley in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft with the 2nd overall pick, out of Penn State.
What round was Saquon Barkley drafted in?
Saquon Barkley was a first-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, taken 2nd overall by the New York Giants.
What pick was Saquon Barkley in the NFL Draft?
Saquon Barkley was the 2nd overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft, selected by the New York Giants in the first round.
Where is Saquon Barkley from?
Saquon Barkley went to high school in Pennsylvania, at Whitehall, before playing college football at Penn State.
When is Saquon Barkley's birthday?
Saquon Barkley's birthday is February 9. He was born on February 9, 1997 and is 29 years old.
How long has Saquon Barkley been in the NFL?
2026 is Saquon Barkley's 9th NFL season; he entered the league in 2018 as a first-round pick of the New York Giants. View his career statistics.
What teams has Saquon Barkley played for?
Saquon Barkley has played for the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles. View his career statistics.
Has Saquon Barkley won a Super Bowl?
Yes. Saquon Barkley was a member of the Philadelphia Eagles team that won Super Bowl LIX after the 2024 season.