NFL: The Insiders on Saquon Barkley

PodcastThe NFL Report: Mahomes and the Chiefs Are Back + Nick Shook & Mitch Morse Join...September 16, 2026

From the episode

He had 83 yards rushing on Sunday, but half of it came on one play. Nick Sirianni more concerning for him is that Barkley was hit behind the line of scrimmage on nearly half on seven of his carries.

Mentioned at 11:35 – 12:32

STACKED’s take

Negative signalUsage

Barkley's Week 1 production was buoyed by one big play, but he faced frequent backfield pressure

Saquon Barkley rushed for 83 yards in Week 1, though half of that production came on a single play. Nick Sirianni expressed concern that Barkley was hit behind the line of scrimmage on nearly half of his carries.