Saquon Barkley

Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley is signing a two-year extension worth $41.2 million with the organization, making him the highest-paid RB in the NFL

Fantasy Impact

Barkley was set to have two years left on his contract heading into 2025, but this new deal keeps him around through the 2028 season. He will be the first $20-million-per-year RB in the NFL (in AAV) after rushing for over 2,000 yards and setting the record for rushing yards in a single season (regular season + postseason) in 2024. The reigning fantasy RB1 in half-PPR formats will stay behind one of the best O-lines in the NFL for a little longer.

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni confirmed that Saquon Barkley will be rested for the team’s upcoming game. With the Eagles having already secured a playoff spot, the decision was made to focus on player health. Although Barkley has had a phenomenal season, surpassing 2,000 rushing yards, he will not be chasing any additional records in Week 17.

Fantasy Impact

With over 2,000 rushing yards this year, Barkley has firmly re-established himself as one of the NFL’s top running backs. Given his elite production in both the rushing and receiving game, Barkley is likely to be one of the first running backs taken in fantasy drafts next season. His ability to handle a heavy workload, paired with his consistent big-play potential, makes him a strong contender for the RB1 spot in 2025. Fantasy managers should keep Barkley at the top of their draft boards, as he has proven to be a reliable, all-around back who can anchor any fantasy team.

Saquon Barkley ran for 167 yards on 31 carries in the Eagles 41-7 win over the Cowboys. He also caught 2-of-2 targets for two yards receiving.

Fantasy Impact

It was all Barkley in this dominant performance by the Eagles. He did not score, but had another huge afternoon as a rusher. He will enter Week 18 101 yards shy of the record with his status being unknown.

Saquon Barkley rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns on 29 carries in the Eagles 36-33 loss to the Commanders. He did not record a reception on his lone target.

Fantasy Impact

Barkley found the end zone early with a two-yard touchdown run on the team's first drive and followed it up with a 68-yard rushing touchdown late in the first quarter. Barkley and the Eagles will take on the Cowboys in Week 17, but the offense could be hampered by injuries to Jalen Hurts (concussion) and Kenny Pickett (ribs).

Saquon Barkley ran for 65 yards on 19 carries in the Eagles 27-13 win over the Steelers. He also caught 2-of-2 targets for nine yards receiving.

Fantasy Impact

It was a quiet day for Barkley, being held out of the end zone and not finding much success on the ground outside of one big run. He did miss a good amount of the first half, but he still saw 19 carries.