Saquon Barkley

It has been a disappointing season all around for Saquon Barkley as the RB15 in fantasy points per game. He has only one week with at least 100 rushing yards (vs. NYG) and only three games with at least 80 rushing yards. Barkley has averaged 19.4 touches and 83.3 total yards per game. Among 55 qualifying backs, he ranks 26th in explosive run rate, 35th in missed tackle rate, and 43rd in yards after contact per attempt. He's a volume play weekly, but he could have a nice game this week. The Bolts' run defense has been dramatically overrated all season. Since Week 9, they have allowed the fourth-highest missed tackle rate, the tenth-highest rushing success rate, and had the ninth-lowest stuff rate.

If you are a Barkley manager, you don't need me to remind you that he has failed to crack 10 fantasy points in each of his last three weeks. Sitting as the RB15 on the season, it's at the point where his name value is doing most of the heavy lifting with his rankings. The Eagles have appeared to have realized that no matter how much they want their run game to work, passing the ball is their best chance at winning games. Especially with Lane Johnson injured, Barkley's limited work has lowered his already shrinking ceiling. This week, they face the Chargers, who have been league average against fantasy running backs over the last four weeks. We know that hiding somewhere is Barkley's ability to take advantage of any matchup. However, he is a firm RB2 for the foreseeable future.