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Tagged: Saquon Barkley (148 Results)

Around the NFL: Saquon Barkley

Saquon Barkley is going to be an interesting case in fantasy drafts this month. No one disputes the talent, but he's been an injury-prone disappointment his last two seasons. With a new coaching staff and offseason to rest up, can he deliver strong numbers?  more »

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Aug
12

Giants QB Jones, RB Barkley start preseason opener

New York Giants quarterback DANIEL JONES and running back SAQUON BARKLEY both started Thursday night’s preseason opener against the New England Patriots and played for about a quarter of action. JonesMore led the Giants to a field goal on the opening drive but was under pressure from the Patriots’ pass rush on his second and final drive. Barkley, meanwhile, had an 8-yard catch on third-and-five to keep a drive alive. Unfortunately, he gained only 13 yards rushing on 4 carries. Less

Source: New York Daily News

Mailbag: July 25, 2022

Ian Allan answers your fantasy questions. In this edition. Identifying the best backup running backs. Hitting on running backs in the middle rounds. Is there a Super Bowl hangover? Success rates of younger running backs. And more. more »

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Jun
6

Giants RB Barkley catching passes in OTAs

Heading into the upcoming season, New York Giants running back SAQUON BARKLEY is as healthy as he’s been entering an offseason since his rookie year. Also of note is that Barkley,More at full health, has been deployed as a receiver throughout OTAs and in team drills. Barkley had 91 catches as a rookie but has barely been involved in the passing game since. Thus far, Barkley has lined up as both a slot and an outside receiver with another player in the backfield. The Giants host a mandatory minicamp this week and it will be interesting to monitor Barkley’s usage. Less

Source: New Jersey Star-Ledger

Around the NFL: Saquon Barkley

Saquon Barkley is going to be an interesting case in fantasy leagues this season. No one disputes the talent, but he's been an injury-prone disappointment his last two seasons. With a new coaching staff and offseason to rest up, can he deliver strong numbers?  more »

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Mar
25

Giants add veteran RB as Barkley insurance

The New York Giants signed veteran running back MATT BREIDA earlier this week as insurance behind starting running back SAQUON BARKLEY, who has earned the “oft-injured” tag over the past coupleMore of seasons. Breida had minimal roles the last two seasons with the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills but he provides depth behind Barkley. His addition is not expected to prevent the Giants from adding a running back in the middle or late rounds of the draft. Less

Source: New York Post

Mar
4

Giants cut TE Rudolph, RB Booker

The New York Giants cut veteran tight end KYLE RUDOLPH and running back DEVONTAE BOOKER this week as the team works to improve its salary cap situation. Rudolph was expected toMore be a red zone target after joining the team last season, but he finished the year with just one touchdown. Booker, meanwhile, matched SAQUON BARKLEY for the team rushing lead with 593 yards. Less

Source: New York Post

Around the NFL: Devontae Booker

Devontae Booker is back on the open market. Looking to create cap space, the Giants are releasing the veteran running back.   more »

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Factoid: Christian McCaffrey

There's a wide variance on opinions regarding Christian McCaffrey next year. He was an elite back in 2018 and 2019, of course, but has missed most of the last two seasons. Can he bounce back in 2022?  more »

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Mailbag: November 18, 2021

Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition: Is now the time to trade away Dalvin Cook in a dynasty league? Who would replace an injured Jonathan Taylor? AJ Dillon's rest-of-the-season value. And more. more »

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Nov
16

Giants optimistic for Barkley return

New York Giants head coach Joe Judge said on Monday that he is “optimistic” about running back SAQUON BARKLEY’s availability for Monday night’s game at Tampa Bay. Barkley returned to practiceMore on Monday as he works his way back from an ankle injury that has kept him out of the past four games. While Barkley’s possible return is good news for fantasy owners, he faces a tough matchup against the Bucs solid run defense and the possibility of fellow running back DEVONTAE BOOKER remaining in the backfield mix. Less

Source: New York Daily News

Nov
8

Giants RB Booker has career day vs. Raiders

New York Giants running back DEVONTAE BOOKER rushed for a career-high 99 yards in Sunday’s win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Booker had a chance to top 100 yards, but heMore was sidelined late in the game with a hip injury. Afterward, Booker said that he had an X-ray and “everything was good” pertaining to the hip issue. While Booker has filled in nicely, the Giants are hopeful that SAQUON BARKLEY (ankle) will return after the bye week from four straight missed games. Less

Source: New York Post

Oct
12

Giants overwhelmed by injuries

New York Giants running back SAQUON BARKLEY reportedly dodged a serious injury in Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys, suffering what is believed to be a low ankle injury that willMore leave him week-to-week. Meanwhile, quarterback DANIEL JONES is in the concussion protocol and will be monitored throughout the week. That’s not all fantasy owners, oft injured wideout KENNY GOLLADAY is expected to miss a couple of weeks due to a knee injury. Fellow wide receivers STERLING SHEPARD and DARIUS SLAYTON continue to deal with hamstring injuries. Less

Source: NFL.com

Oct
11

Giants QB Jones carted off

New York Giants quarterback DANIEL JONES was carted off the field after sustaining a helmet-to-helmet his during the first half of Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. Jones was ruled outMore with a concussion in a game in which teammates SAQUON BARKLEY and KENNY GOLLADAY also left with injuries. Jones was replaced by veteran quarterback MIKE GLENNON. Less

Source: CBS Sports

Oct
11

Giants lose RB Barkley, WR Golladay

New York Giants running back SAQUON BARKLEY left in the first quarter of Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys with what appeared to be a significant ankle injury. Barkley was cartedMore off the field and did not return. Barkley has missed 17 of the Giants’ 32 games in the 2019-2020 seasons combined, and time will tell how long this injury will sideline him. In a rough game for the Giants, wide receiver KENNY GOLLADAY was also ruled out at halftime with a knee injury. Golladay had no catches on three targets in the first half. Less

Source: New York Daily News

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