Saquon Barkley Fantasy

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 7 against the Carolina Panthers. Barkley will miss his second straight game after suffering a low ankle sprain in Week 5. One would think Barkley has a good shot at returning from a prime-time game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8, but the Giants are being extra cautious with the star running back after he tore his ACL last year. Elijhaa Penny had New York's lone touchdown from a running back last week, but it was Devontae Booker who saw the majority of the work, rushing 12 times for 41 yards and catching all four of his targets for 28 yards. He'll have RB2 upside in a much more forgiving matchup against Carolina this weekend.

Oct. 22nd • 1:48 PM

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) is missing practice yet again on Thursday and is not expected to play in Week 7 against the Carolina Panthers. Barkley suffered a low ankle sprain in Week 5 and sat out last Sunday, but it's looking like he'll miss his second straight game. Devontae Booker handled 72% of the offensive snaps as the primary back last weekend with Barkley out, while Elijhaa Penny took 20% of the snaps as the backup. Penny wound up finding the end zone, but Booker out-carried him 12 to three and out-targeted him four to two in the blowout loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The Panthers defense has improved, but they will certainly be an easier draw for Booker than the Rams. He'll have RB2 upside this weekend with Barkley expected to miss another game.

Oct. 21st • 12:13 PM

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) will work with trainers on Wednesday instead of practicing. The Giants aren't ruling Barkley out yet for a second straight game in Week 7 against the Carolina Panthers, but it's not a good start to the week for the 24-year-old oft-injured running back. With Barkley missing Week 6 due to a low ankle sprain suffered in Week 5, backup Devontae Booker had 16 touches for 69 total yards in the 38-11 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Booker will have an easier go of it against the Panthers this Sunday if he gets a second straight start, giving him some RB2 upside as New York's primary back if Barkley sits again this weekend. Keep a close eye on Barkley's practice participation the rest of the week.

Oct. 20th • 11:25 AM