Yahoo Sports NFL on Saquon Barkley
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Barkley had 14 touches this week after having nine the week prior. He wasn't as efficient, having 13 carries for 30 yards and one catch for 24 yards. Barkley averaged just 2.3 yards per carry and 3.9 yards per touch, splitting snaps with Mitchell because he was limited due to the back injury.
STACKED’s take
Barkley averaging 2.3 yards per carry while injured; source recommends rest to prevent major injury.
Barkley is clearly limited and nowhere near 100% due to hamstring and back injuries. He had 14 touches this week after having nine the week prior, with 13 carries for 30 yards and one catch for 24 yards, averaging just 2.3 yards per carry and 3.9 yards per touch. He's splitting snaps with Elijah Mitchell because he was limited due to the back injury. Barkley didn't practice all week and gave it a go on Friday to prepare for Sunday night. The source recommends the Eagles protect Barkley from himself at this rate, as this team isn't worth risking a major injury for; giving Barkley a week off would allow two weeks to heal with the bye week before bringing him back.
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