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The Ringer Fantasy Football Show fantasy football takes on Saquon Barkley
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from The Ringer Fantasy Football Show about Saquon Barkley.
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All The Ringer Fantasy Football Show insights about Saquon Barkley
NegativeUsageSep 21, 2026
Saquon Barkley did not perform well in the Eagles' Week 2 win over the Titans. He left the game immediately on his first touch and the Eagles averaged only 2.5 yards per carry, suggesting the running game was ineffective and Barkley was not a factor in the offense.NegativeMatchupSep 18, 2026
The Eagles' offensive line struggles are creating a difficult matchup for Saquon Barkley. Philadelphia averaged just 1.95 yards per play on first down in week one (the lowest in recent years), which forces them into unfavorable second-and-long situations. Landon Dickerson's move to injured reserve due to lack of conditioning compounds the line's issues, and the Eagles' inability to gain yards on first down limits Barkley's effectiveness and forces reliance on play-action, which they ran only 8% of the time in week one.NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026
The source uses Saquon Barkley as an example of a player worth handcuffing with Tank Bigsby, noting that Bigsby would get approximately 80% of Barkley's workload if injured. The source suggests this is a reasonable strategy in 12-14 team leagues.NegativeProjectionSep 10, 2026
The source identifies the performance of Saquon Barkley and the offensive line as the primary variable for the Eagles' offensive success in 2024, specifically regarding their ability to establish the run to avoid third-and-long situations.NegativeBustSep 7, 2026
Saquon Barkley is mentioned as a player whose age (approaching 30) and high-volume usage make him a risky investment, as the hosts fear that the industry's reliance on top-tier running backs will lead to widespread disappointment due to inevitable injuries.PositiveValueAug 29, 2026
Speaker expresses strong enthusiasm for Saquon Barkley this year, calling him a 'total badass' and stating 'I love him this year,' suggesting confidence in his draft value despite being available in the draft.PositiveValueJul 28, 2026
Saquon Barkley is positioned as a top-of-round-two running back target, with Bill Simmons noting there is a world in which you'd take Saquon over James Cook, elevating him above Cook in the draft hierarchy despite Cook being a first-round lock.PositiveValueJul 28, 2026
Barkley is a Hall of Fame former top-three fantasy pick still at the peak of his powers on a good team (Eagles). He should be considered an end-of-first-round pick, and there is a world where you're taking Saquon over James Cook, suggesting he belongs in a tier with Gentry and Derrick Henry rather than below them.PositiveProjectionJul 23, 2026
The source identifies Saquon Barkley as part of a top tier of running backs (James Cook, Saquon Barkley, Ashton Gentile, Marion Hampton, Ken Walker, Chase Brown, Devon Henry, Derek Henry) that should be drafted before AJ Brown and other wide receivers. The source notes these running backs "have such upside" and are "guys that can just carry you to a title," particularly the second-year running backs that went in the first round. The source also draws a comparison to AJ Brown, noting the Eagles' cyclical nature ("embarrassing wildcard loss, Superbowl appearance, embarrassing wildcard loss, Superbowl win, embarrassing wildcard loss") and suggests Saquon may benefit from this pattern.PositiveValueJul 23, 2026
Barkley is a real layup and is absurdly ranked behind Ashton Gentry on every platform despite being running back nine in consensus rankings. The Eagles' offense hinges on getting the rushing attack to work; Barkley was 16th in rushing yards before contact per attempt last year (second in 2024) and seventh in explosive carries (second in 2024 with 72, 70, 68, 65, 39, 25, 23-yard TD runs vs. just two longer than 13 yards last year). The source sees no physical decline, only an average rushing environment and offensive line injuries (Lane Johnson, Landon Dickerson, Cam Juergens). Barkley scored one rushing TD on 11 carries inside the five-yard line last year (an offensive line stat due for regression). If the Eagles' offensive line health improves, Barkley will be the biggest beneficiary and should be a first-round pick.PositiveProjectionJun 26, 2026
Saquon Barkley is mentioned in the context of the Colts quarterback situation, though no specific fantasy insight is provided in the transcript.PositiveProjectionJun 1, 2026
Saquon Barkley is noted for his potential to reach high rushing totals, but the discussion suggests that his previous peak performance may not be replicated this season.