Analysts project rebound for Eagles running back Saquon Barkley in 2026
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley enters the 2026 NFL season following a dip in performance during the 2025 campaign. After leading all running backs in fantasy points per game and securing NFL Offensive Player of the Year honors during the 2024 season, Barkley’s statistics declined significantly the following year. In 2025, his rushing total fell below 1,200 yards, and his touchdown count dropped from 13 to seven. ESPN analyst Field Yates suggests that Barkley could represent a strong option in fantasy drafts this year if he performs between his 2024 and 2025 levels. Projections currently place him ninth among running backs in expected fantasy scoring. The Eagles open their season within the week as the team looks to recover from its collective offensive regression last year.
- •Saquon Barkley earned NFL Offensive Player of the Year honors in 2024.
- •The Eagles running back finished 15th among running backs in fantasy scoring in 2025.
- •Barkley currently ranks ninth among running backs in projected fantasy points for 2026.
- •His rushing touchdowns decreased from 13 in 2024 to seven in 2025.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Saquon Barkley Fantasy Prediction 2026: Still Worth an Early Second-Round Pick
- 1:34 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles’ Saquon Barkley predicted to have bounce-back fantasy football campaign
"Saquon Barkley ran for north of 2,000 yards in his first season with the Birds, but everything touching this offense came with friction in 2025. The big plays dried up, the efficiency dipped across the board, and the vibes were a disaster.
"Saquon Barkley could be a late first-round steal in fantasy football drafts after a disappointing 2025 season. ESPN's Field Yates believes the Eagles star is poised for a bounce-back campaign in 2026.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 2:30 PMSaquon Barkley Fantasy Prediction 2026: Still Worth an Early Second-Round Pick
Saquon Barkley ran for north of 2,000 yards in his first season with the Birds, but everything touching this offense came with friction in 2025. The big plays dried up, the efficiency dipped across the board, and the vibes were a disaster.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 1:34 PMEagles’ Saquon Barkley predicted to have bounce-back fantasy football campaign
Saquon Barkley could be a late first-round steal in fantasy football drafts after a disappointing 2025 season. ESPN's Field Yates believes the Eagles star is poised for a bounce-back campaign in 2026.
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