Saquon Barkley Fantasy

The New York Giants picked up the fifth-year option for the 2022 season on the contract of running back Saquon Barkley on Wednesday, according to a source. This was a no-brainer decision despite the fact that Barkley missed most of last season due to a torn ACL. It was reported on Wednesday that the 24-year-old is doing extremely well in his rehab and is expected to be ready for the start of the 2021 season. New York's offensive line actually looked much better as the season wore on in 2020, even without Barkley in the fold, so hopefully they can create bigger running lanes for him this season. Injuries have become a concern for Barkley, but the talent is not in question when he's healthy. He'll remain a strong RB1 choice, and he could be a steal early in drafts this year if he falls because of his injury concerns.

Apr. 29th • 12:50 PM

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee), who tore his ACL in Week 2 against the Chicago Bears last year, is on track to be ready for the start of the 2021 season, according to sources. It was reported several months ago that Barkley was doing very well in his rehab, and this is more evidence of that. The consensus No. 2 pick in fantasy drafts behind Christian McCaffrey had just 25 touches before his season ended in 2020. Despite the disappointment last year, Barkley and the Giants ground game could thrive in 2021 after they got things figured out without him late in the year on the ground. Barkley will undoubtedly fall in the running back rankings because of his injuries, but he could be a steal in the first round of drafts this fall if he can stay healthy over a full season.

Apr. 28th • 1:12 PM

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee) said that his surgically repaired knee is doing well, but he won't set a target date for his return to action. The 2018 Offensive Rookie of the Year tore his right ACL in Week 2 and missed the rest of the 2020 season. Unless he suffers some sort of setback, Barkley should be ready for Week 1 of the 2021 season. He had 1,441 scrimmage yards in 2019 but missed three games with a high-ankle sprain. The 24-year-old was a top-three fantasy selection after his first two impressive seasons, but fantasy managers will be more spooked about his knee injury in 2021, which could make him an excellent value pick in the first couple rounds of drafts. We'll continue to keep a close eye on Barkley's progress through the spring and summer months.

Feb. 3rd • 11:49 AM