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Barkley's Hamstring, Back Woes: Will He Play?
2 Nov
Summary
- Barkley sustained a hamstring injury on his first carry in Week 7.
- He added a back injury while compensating for his hamstring issue.
- Barkley is expected to play in Week 8 despite injury concerns.
Saquon Barkley, the Philadelphia Eagles' star running back, is facing significant injury concerns as the team's season falters. Barkley aggravated a hamstring injury on his very first carry during the Week 7 "Monday Night Football" game against the Dallas Cowboys. He later developed a back injury while attempting to compensate for the initial hamstring issue.
His availability for Week 8 against the Commanders was uncertain due to these injuries, which caused him to miss practice early in the week. However, Barkley practiced in a limited capacity on Friday, October 30, and expressed a strong desire to play. He indicated a mindset of playing through discomfort if he feels capable of protecting himself, rather than avoiding potential outcomes.
Fantasy football managers are in a precarious position regarding Barkley's start in Week 8. While he is expected to play, his performance could be limited by the injuries. He may be best viewed as a touchdown-dependent option. If a fantasy manager has roster flexibility, sitting Barkley might be the safest approach, though many may not have that luxury due to his pivotal role.
