Saquon Barkley

According to a source, the Giants plan to use their franchise tag on RB Saquon Barkley.

Fantasy Impact

After the Giants locked up QB Daniel Jones with a long-term deal, they placed their franchise tag on their stud RB. Barkley played in 16 games in 2022, rushing for 1,312 yards and 10 TD while also racking up 338 yards receiving.

Saquon Barkley is inactive for Week 18 and will not play for the New York Giants against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Barkley as well as many of the regular starters for the Giants will be sidelined in a Week 18 matchup that does little for the team's playoff positioning. Expect Matt Breida and Gary Brightwell to handle the majority of the work out of the backfield Sunday.

Saquon Barkley tallied 58 rushing yards on 12 carries and caught two of his four targets for negative five yards in a 38-10 win over the Colts.

Fantasy Impact

Barkley led the Giants in rushing attempts, but only by one carry over Daniel Jones. The Giants’ offense did not have to much against a struggling Colts’ team. Barkley and the Giants will take on the Eagles in Week 18.

Saquon Barkley tallied 84 rushing yards and one touchdown on 14 carries in a 27-24 loss to the Vikings. Barkley caught eight of his 10 targets for 49 yards.

Fantasy Impact

Barkley broke a 27 yard touchdown run before the two-minute warning in the fourth quarter to tie the game at 24. The 25-year-old veteran continues to produce for fantasy managers, and is a must start against the Colts in Week 17.

Saquon Barkley tallied 87 rushing yards and one touchdown on 18 carries in a win over Washington. Barkley also caught five of his eight targets for 33 yards Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Barkley scored on a three yard run late in the first half to put the Giants up by 11 heading into halftime. The 25-year-old was able to get back on track after struggling in Week 15 due to a neck injury. Barkley and the Giants will take on the Vikings in Week 16.