Saquon Barkley headshot

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.

  1. Week 1, Win
    ,
    vs WAS
    ,
    9.0
    ,
    RB29
  2. Week 2, Win
    ,
    at TEN
    ,
    3.0
    ,
    RB56
  3. Week 3, Loss
    ,
    at CHI
    ,
    9.0
    ,
    RB30
  4. Up next.
    Week 4, Oct 4
    ,
    vs LAR
    ,
    25th pts allowed to RBs
    ,
    Tough
    Rams vs. RBs
  5. Week 5, Oct 11
    ,
    at JAX
    ,
    27th pts allowed to RBs
    ,
    Tough
    Jaguars vs. RBs
  6. Week 6, Oct 18
    ,
    vs CAR
    ,
    1st pts allowed to RBs
    ,
    Favorable
    Panthers vs. RBs
  7. Week 7, Oct 26
    ,
    vs DAL
    ,
    8th pts allowed to RBs
    ,
    Favorable
    Cowboys 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

5.1

81st percentile, above average

Yards per touch

4.9

67th percentile, about average

Target share

7.3%

37th percentile, below average

Fantasy points per opportunity

0.53

16th percentile, near the bottom

Saquon Barkley 2026 Game Log

WkOppResultFPTSFinish
1vs CommandersW 24–229.0RB29
2@ TitansW 24–203.0RB56
3@ BearsL 7–279.0RB30
Total2–121.0RB33
Full game log with rushing and receiving splits

Career Fantasy Stats by Season

SeasonTeamGPRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TDFPTSPPGFinish
2026PHI3174036021.07.0—
2025PHI161,1407372732232.314.5RB14
2024PHI162,00513332782355.322.2RB2
2023NYG149626412804223.215.9RB13
2022NYG161,31210573380283.017.7RB5
Career1098,530553612,657161905.717.5
All 9 seasons and advanced stats

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

See these stats game by game

Advanced Rushing Stats

Barkley is on the field for 53.0% of snaps and draws 7.4% of his team's targets.

Stat2026 Thru Wk 42025 16 games
Efficiency
Yards after contact per carry2.6890th1.5416th
Explosive run rate11.8%69th10.0%47th
Fantasy points per opportunity0.4533rd0.5934th
Yards before contact per carry2.4466th2.5358th
Broken tackles136th1888th
Usage
Snap share53.0%64th78.3%97th
Target share7.4%57th11.7%90th
Red-zone opportunities549th5088th
Targets per game2.046th3.175th

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

20252026, in progressDashed line: career average

7.0

Fantasy PPG

58

Rush yds/g

1.0

Rec/g

Saquon Barkley career stats by season

SeasonGPCarRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TDFPTSPPGFinish
2026to date334174036021.07.0—
2025162801,1407372732232.314.5RB14
2024163452,00513332782355.322.2RB2
2023142479626412804223.215.9RB13
2022162951,31210573380283.017.7RB5
2021131625932412632146.611.3RB30
2020219340660015.47.7RB109
2019132171,0036524382243.118.7RB10
2018162611,30711917214385.824.1RB1
Career1091,8608,530553612,657161905.717.5—

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.

Stats are official NFL regular-season data processed by StatChasers. Fantasy points use full PPR scoring: 1 point per reception, 1 per 25 passing yards, 4 per passing TD, −1 per interception, 1 per 10 rushing or receiving yards and 6 per rushing or receiving TD. Two-point conversions and lost fumbles count as Sleeper scores them.

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).

WkOppResultFPTSCARRUSH YDSRUSH TDTGTRECREC YDSREC TDFinish
1WAS32ndW 24-229.01583021-30RB29

Week 1 · WAS · W 24-22 · 9.0 pts

Weekly finish
RB29 · RB3 week
Vs. season average
+2.0 pts
Matchup
WAS ranked 32nd in points allowed to RB that season
Offensive snaps
39
Target share
910.0%

How the 9.0 points scored (PPR)

  • Rushing yards83 yds+8.3
  • Receptions1 rec+1.0
  • Receiving yards-3 yds-0.3
2TEN19thW 24-203.049021110RB56

Week 2 · TEN · W 24-20 · 3.0 pts

Weekly finish
RB56 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-4.0 pts
Matchup
TEN ranked 19th in points allowed to RB that season
Offensive snaps
12
Target share
570.0%

How the 3.0 points scored (PPR)

  • Rushing yards9 yds+0.9
  • Receptions1 rec+1.0
  • Receiving yards11 yds+1.1
3CHI21stL 7-279.01582021-20RB30

Week 3 · CHI · L 7-27 · 9.0 pts

Weekly finish
RB30 · RB3 week
Vs. season average
+2.0 pts
Matchup
CHI ranked 21st in points allowed to RB that season
Offensive snaps
36
Target share
800.0%

How the 9.0 points scored (PPR)

  • Rushing yards82 yds+8.2
  • Receptions1 rec+1.0
  • Receiving yards-2 yds-0.2

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.

RB1 range (top 24)RB2 range (25–36)Bench range (37+)

Game-by-Game Breakdown

Week 3, Sep 28
@ Bears
L 7–27

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.

9.0RB30
Week 2, Sep 20
@ Titans
W 24–20

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.

3.0RB56
Week 1, Sep 13
vs Commanders
W 24–22

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.

9.0RB29

Fantasy Points By Week

90W1W3Week 1 vs WAS: 9.0 ptsWeek 2 vs TEN: 3.0 ptsWeek 3 vs CHI: 9.0 pts
  • Weekly points
  • Season average (7.0)

Upcoming Matchups

Matchup rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs, in PPR: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest. Measured through Week 4.

Saquon Barkley Game Log 2025

Games played

16

FPTS/G (PPR)

14.5

Carries/g

17.5

Rush yds/g

71.3

Rec/g

2.3

Rec yds/g

17.1

Across 16 games in 2025, Saquon Barkley has averaged 17.5 carries, 71.3 rushing yards and 14.5 PPR fantasy points per game. Saquon Barkley has finished as a top-12 RB in 6 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 11. The best week was Week 8 against NYG (33.4 points); the lowest was Week 7 against MIN (5.2).

WkOppResultFPTSCARRUSH YDSRUSH TDTGTRECREC YDSREC TDFinish
1DAL5thW 24-2018.41860154240RB7

Week 1 · DAL · W 24-20 · 18.4 pts

Weekly finish
RB7 · RB1 week
Vs. season average
+3.9 pts
Matchup
DAL ranked 5th in points allowed to RB that season
Offensive snaps
50
Target share
1220.0%

How the 18.4 points scored (PPR)

  • Rushing yards60 yds+6.0
  • Rushing TD1 TD+6.0
  • Receptions4 rec+4.0
  • Receiving yards24 yds+2.4
2KC27thW 20-1717.4228812260RB12

Week 2 · KC · W 20-17 · 17.4 pts

Weekly finish
RB12 · RB1 week
Vs. season average
+2.9 pts
Matchup
KC ranked 27th in points allowed to RB that season
Offensive snaps
50
Target share
670.0%

How the 17.4 points scored (PPR)

  • Rushing yards88 yds+8.8
  • Rushing TD1 TD+6.0
  • Receptions2 rec+2.0
  • Receiving yards6 yds+0.6
3LAR22ndW 33-269.5184605490RB30

Week 3 · LAR · W 33-26 · 9.5 pts

Weekly finish
RB30 · RB3 week
Vs. season average
-5.0 pts
Matchup
LAR ranked 22nd in points allowed to RB that season
Offensive snaps
63
Target share
1520.0%

How the 9.5 points scored (PPR)

  • Rushing yards46 yds+4.6
  • Receptions4 rec+4.0
  • Receiving yards9 yds+0.9
4TB13thW 31-2517.41943144310RB16

Week 4 · TB · W 31-25 · 17.4 pts

Weekly finish
RB16 · RB2 week
Vs. season average
+2.9 pts
Matchup
TB ranked 13th in points allowed to RB that season
Offensive snaps
48
Target share
1480.0%

How the 17.4 points scored (PPR)

  • Rushing yards43 yds+4.3
  • Rushing TD1 TD+6.0
  • Receptions4 rec+4.0
  • Receiving yards31 yds+3.1
5DEN32ndL 17-2117.8630033581RB11

Week 5 · DEN · L 17-21 · 17.8 pts

Weekly finish
RB11 · RB1 week
Vs. season average
+3.3 pts
Matchup
DEN ranked 32nd in points allowed to RB that season
Offensive snaps
44
Target share
830.0%

How the 17.8 points scored (PPR)

  • Rushing yards30 yds+3.0
  • Receptions3 rec+3.0
  • Receiving yards58 yds+5.8
  • Receiving TD1 TD+6.0
6NYG1stL 17-348.7125803290RB23

Week 6 · NYG · L 17-34 · 8.7 pts

Weekly finish
RB23 · RB2 week
Vs. season average
-5.8 pts
Matchup
NYG ranked 1st in points allowed to RB that season
Offensive snaps
46
Target share
860.0%

How the 8.7 points scored (PPR)

  • Rushing yards58 yds+5.8
  • Receptions2 rec+2.0
  • Receiving yards9 yds+0.9
7MIN23rdW 28-225.21844011-20RB40

Week 7 · MIN · W 28-22 · 5.2 pts

Weekly finish
RB40 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-9.3 pts
Matchup
MIN ranked 23rd in points allowed to RB that season
Offensive snaps
39
Target share
290.0%

How the 5.2 points scored (PPR)

  • Rushing yards44 yds+4.4
  • Receptions1 rec+1.0
  • Receiving yards-2 yds-0.2
8NYG1stW 38-2033.414150154241RB3

Week 8 · NYG · W 38-20 · 33.4 pts

Weekly finish
RB3 · RB1 week
Vs. season average
+18.9 pts
Matchup
NYG ranked 1st in points allowed to RB that season
Offensive snaps
35
Target share
1720.0%

How the 33.4 points scored (PPR)

  • Rushing yards150 yds+15.0
  • Rushing TD1 TD+6.0
  • Receptions4 rec+4.0
  • Receiving yards24 yds+2.4
  • Receiving TD1 TD+6.0
9Bye week
10GB8thW 10-713.12260033410RB20

Week 10 · GB · W 10-7 · 13.1 pts

Weekly finish
RB20 · RB2 week
Vs. season average
-1.4 pts
Matchup
GB ranked 8th in points allowed to RB that season
Offensive snaps
44
Target share
830.0%

How the 13.1 points scored (PPR)

  • Rushing yards60 yds+6.0
  • Receptions3 rec+3.0
  • Receiving yards41 yds+4.1
11DET15thW 16-910.0268302170RB27

Week 11 · DET · W 16-9 · 10.0 pts

Weekly finish
RB27 · RB3 week
Vs. season average
-4.5 pts
Matchup
DET ranked 15th in points allowed to RB that season
Offensive snaps
58
Target share
690.0%

How the 10.0 points scored (PPR)

  • Rushing yards83 yds+8.3
  • Receptions1 rec+1.0
  • Receiving yards7 yds+0.7
12DAL5thL 21-2412.41022087520RB19

Week 12 · DAL · L 21-24 · 12.4 pts

Weekly finish
RB19 · RB2 week
Vs. season average
-2.1 pts
Matchup
DAL ranked 5th in points allowed to RB that season
Offensive snaps
52
Target share
2220.0%

How the 12.4 points scored (PPR)

  • Rushing yards22 yds+2.2
  • Receptions7 rec+7.0
  • Receiving yards52 yds+5.2
  • Otherreturn yards, 2-pt, fumbles-2.0
13CHI9thL 15-245.6135602000RB47

Week 13 · CHI · L 15-24 · 5.6 pts

Weekly finish
RB47 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-8.9 pts
Matchup
CHI ranked 9th in points allowed to RB that season
Offensive snaps
50
Target share
540.0%

How the 5.6 points scored (PPR)

  • Rushing yards56 yds+5.6
14LAC31stL 19-2218.22012212000RB7

Week 14 · LAC · L 19-22 · 18.2 pts

Weekly finish
RB7 · RB1 week
Vs. season average
+3.7 pts
Matchup
LAC ranked 31st in points allowed to RB that season
Offensive snaps
58
Target share
740.0%

How the 18.2 points scored (PPR)

  • Rushing yards122 yds+12.2
  • Rushing TD1 TD+6.0
15LV19thW 31-017.22278132140RB12

Week 15 · LV · W 31-0 · 17.2 pts

Weekly finish
RB12 · RB1 week
Vs. season average
+2.7 pts
Matchup
LV ranked 19th in points allowed to RB that season
Offensive snaps
39
Target share
1670.0%

How the 17.2 points scored (PPR)

  • Rushing yards78 yds+7.8
  • Rushing TD1 TD+6.0
  • Receptions2 rec+2.0
  • Receiving yards14 yds+1.4
16WAS10thW 29-1821.22113212000RB13

Week 16 · WAS · W 29-18 · 21.2 pts

Weekly finish
RB13 · RB2 week
Vs. season average
+6.7 pts
Matchup
WAS ranked 10th in points allowed to RB that season
Offensive snaps
54
Target share
1000.0%

How the 21.2 points scored (PPR)

  • Rushing yards132 yds+13.2
  • Rushing TD1 TD+6.0
  • Otherreturn yards, 2-pt, fumbles+2.0
17BUF6thW 13-126.8196800000RB33

Week 17 · BUF · W 13-12 · 6.8 pts

Weekly finish
RB33 · RB3 week
Vs. season average
-7.7 pts
Matchup
BUF ranked 6th in points allowed to RB that season
Offensive snaps
43

How the 6.8 points scored (PPR)

  • Rushing yards68 yds+6.8
18Did not play

Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2025: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.

Where His Weeks Finished

11 RB1 weeks, three RB2 weeks and two busts. For a running back who finished RB15 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.

RB1 range (top 24)RB2 range (25–36)Bench range (37+)

Wk 1 RB7 · Wk 2 RB12 · Wk 3 RB30 · Wk 4 RB16 · Wk 5 RB11 · Wk 6 RB23 · Wk 7 RB40 · Wk 8 RB3 · Wk 10 RB20 · Wk 11 RB27 · Wk 12 RB19 · Wk 13 RB47 · Wk 14 RB7 · Wk 15 RB12 · Wk 16 RB13 · Wk 17 RB33

Game-by-Game Breakdown

Week 17, Dec 28
@ Bills
W 13–12

Steady in a win at Buffalo

19 carries, 68 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.

He played 80% of the snaps and handled 19 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

6.8RB33
Week 16, Dec 20
@ Commanders
W 29–18

RB1 week at Washington

21 carries, 132 yds, 1 TD. 0/2 receiving, 0 yds.

He played 77% of the snaps and handled 21 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.

21.2RB13
Week 15, Dec 14
vs Raiders
W 31–0

RB1 week vs. Las Vegas

22 carries, 78 yds, 1 TD. 2/3 receiving, 14 yds.

He played 57% of the snaps and handled 22 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.

17.2RB12
Week 14, Dec 8
@ Chargers
L 19–22

RB1 week at the Chargers

20 carries, 122 yds, 1 TD. 0/2 receiving, 0 yds.

He played 82% of the snaps and handled 20 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.

18.2RB7
Week 13, Nov 28
vs Bears
L 15–24

Shut down by Chicago

13 carries, 56 yds. 0/2 receiving, 0 yds.

He played 93% of the snaps and handled 13 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

5.6RB47
Week 12, Nov 23
@ Cowboys
L 21–24

RB1 week at Dallas

10 carries, 22 yds. 7/8 receiving, 52 yds. 1 fumble lost.

He played 83% of the snaps and handled 10 carries. Just 2.2 yards per carry. One lost fumble in a game that landed well below his season average.

12.4RB19
Week 11, Nov 16
vs Lions
W 16–9

Steady in a win vs. Detroit

26 carries, 83 yds. 1/2 receiving, 7 yds.

He played 81% of the snaps and handled 26 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

10.0RB27
Week 10, Nov 10
@ Packers
W 10–7

RB1 week at Green Bay

22 carries, 60 yds. 3/3 receiving, 41 yds.

He played 70% of the snaps and handled 22 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.

13.1RB20
Week 8, Oct 26
vs Giants
W 38–20

Season high in a win

14 carries, 150 yds, 1 TD. 4/5 receiving, 24 yds, 1 TD.

He played 61% of the snaps and handled 14 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.

33.4RB3
Week 7, Oct 19
@ Vikings
W 28–22

Held in check by Minnesota

18 carries, 44 yds. 1/1 receiving, -2 yds.

He played 78% of the snaps and handled 18 carries. Just 2.4 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

5.2RB40
Week 6, Oct 9
@ Giants
L 17–34

RB1 week at the Giants

12 carries, 58 yds. 2/3 receiving, 9 yds.

He played 81% of the snaps and handled 12 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

8.7RB23
Week 5, Oct 5
vs Broncos
L 17–21

RB1 week vs. Denver

6 carries, 30 yds. 3/3 receiving, 58 yds, 1 TD.

He played 72% of the snaps and handled 6 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.

17.8RB11
Week 4, Sep 28
@ Buccaneers
W 31–25

RB1 week at Tampa Bay

19 carries, 43 yds, 1 TD. 4/4 receiving, 31 yds.

He played 84% of the snaps and handled 19 carries. Just 2.3 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.

17.4RB16
Week 3, Sep 21
vs Rams
W 33–26

Steady in a win vs. the Rams

18 carries, 46 yds. 4/5 receiving, 9 yds.

He played 94% of the snaps and handled 18 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

9.5RB30
Week 2, Sep 14
@ Chiefs
W 20–17

RB1 week at Kansas City

22 carries, 88 yds, 1 TD. 2/2 receiving, 6 yds.

He played 83% of the snaps and handled 22 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.

17.4RB12
Week 1, Sep 4
vs Cowboys
W 24–20

RB1 week vs. Dallas

18 carries, 60 yds, 1 TD. 4/5 receiving, 24 yds.

He played 79% of the snaps and handled 18 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.

18.4RB7

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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

RB33 through Week 4 · 7.0 PPG · 17.5 carries/game

12-team PPRFlex play
10-team PPRFlex play
Half-PPRFlex play

Preseason Projection vs. Reality

He finished RB14 last season at 14.5 points per game.

2025 final
RB14
14.5 PPG over 16 games
Through Week 4
RB33
7.0 PPG over 3 games
Rest of season
Live rank
Updated after every 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

Heavy
17.5carries per game
1st5th of 9595th

Receiving role

Featured
3.1targets per game
1st19th of 9595th

Efficiency

Weak
1.54yards after contact per carry
1st73rd of 9595th
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.
Weighing Barkley against another running back on your roster?Compare them in Redraft Command

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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

Active
Checked

No injury designation for Week 4 against the Rams. Barkley has not missed a game this season.

2026 games missed
0
Last played Week 3, Sep 28
Latest injury
Hip
Week 8, 2025, played through
Next game
Week 4 vs LAR
Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET

Practice participation

Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, Fri

What it means: Barkley was on the Week 3 report, practiced in full on Saturday and played.

Saquon Barkley practice participation by day, Weeks 3 and 4
WeekInjuryWedThuFriGame status
Week 4vs LAR, Oct 4———Oct 2Due Fri
Week 3@ CHI, Sep 28—Thu —Fri —Sat FullPlayed
Full 100% of repsLimited fewer than normal repsDNP did not practiceDate report not out yet— no entry in our data

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.

B

Durability

65/100

24

Games missed

11

Injuries

14games

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.

Back2024, played thruR. knee2020, 14 gamesR. ankle2023, played thruShoulder2022, played thruL. elbow2023, played thruHip2025, played thruHamstring2018, played thruKnee2025, played thruL. ankle ×32019, 2021, 2023: 10 games
Front view: the player's right side is on your left. Side not recorded for the hip, knee, ankle, shoulder and hamstring.
Injuries by body part, regular-season games missed
Body partInjuriesGames missed
Knee214
Ankle410
Back10
Elbow / arm10
Hamstring10
Hip / groin10
Shoulder10
Total1124

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.

  1. 2026

    Healthy 0 games missed

    No injury has cost Barkley a game this season.

  2. 2025

    Groin Played through

    Week 8 · with the Eagles

    Suffered a groin injury in the third quarter against the New York Giants but the team had a bye the following week.

  3. 2025

    Knee Soreness Played through

    Week 6 · with the Eagles

    Was listed on the injury report with general knee soreness but was expected to and did play against the Giants.

  4. 2024

    Back Played through

    Week 10 · with the Eagles

    Appeared on the injury report with a back issue but was not expected to miss time.

  5. 2023

    Ankle Sprain · Right Played through

    Week 10 · with the Giants

    Re-aggravated his right ankle sprain but did not miss any games.

  6. 2023

    Hyperextended Elbow · Left Played through

    Week 7 · with the Giants

    Sustained a hyperextended left elbow but returned to the game with a brace.

  7. 2023

    High Ankle Sprain 3 games

    Week 2 · with the Giants

    Suffered a high ankle sprain in a pileup during Week 2 and missed the next three games.

  8. 2022

    Shoulder Sprain Played through

    Week 5 · with the Giants

    Briefly left a game with what was described as a shoulder sprain but returned to play.

  9. 2021

    Low Ankle Sprain · Left 4 games

    Week 5 · with the Giants

    Injured his ankle after stepping on another player's foot and missed four games.

  10. 2020

    Torn ACL, MCL Sprain · Right 14 games

    Week 2 · with the Giants

    Suffered a torn ACL and a sprained MCL in his right knee against the Chicago Bears, ending his season.

  11. 2019

    High Ankle Sprain 3 games

    Week 3 · with the Giants

    Sustained a high ankle sprain against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and missed the following three games.

  12. 2018

    Hamstring Strain Played through

    Preseason · with the Giants

    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.

Want a backup plan at running back before you need one?See rest-of-season RB rankings in Redraft Command

Injury status is the designation each club has filed, as our last check found it. History covers regular-season games missed. The durability score measures time lost to injury only; games not played as a backup don't count against it. Status last checked . Practice participation is from the league's official injury report on NFL.com, last read .

Fantasy points use PPR scoring.

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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

Season Timeline

Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.

  1. Week 3Sep 28L 7–27 @ CHI

  2. 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 log
  3. 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

Eagles Teammates News

Updates on Barkley's backfield partners and quarterback.

Around the Eagles

All Philadelphia Eagles news

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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.

Giants2018–2023 New York Giants
5,211rush yds, 35 TD, 288 rec · 74 games
Best: 385.8 pts (2018)
Eagles2024–now Philadelphia Eagles
3,319rush yds, 20 TD, 73 rec · 35 games
Best: 355.3 pts (2024)
Regular-season rushing and receiving stats with each team. 2026 through Week 3.

What happened at each stop

Most recent first.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. College: Penn State

9 seasons of history, one question: is he worth a roster spot now?Check his rest-of-season value in Redraft Command

Transactions

  1. ContractAgreed to a two-year, $41.2 million contract extension with the Eagles.
  2. SignedSigned a three-year, $37.75 million contract with the Eagles.
  3. ContractSigned a reworked one-year franchise contract worth up to $11 million with the New York Giants.
  4. TenderDesignated the Giants' franchise player.
  5. ContractGiants exercised the fifth-year option on his rookie contract.
  6. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the New York Giants.
  7. SignedSigned a four-year, $31.2 million rookie contract with the Giants.
  8. 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.