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Saquon Barkley Start or sit, Week 5

RB · Philadelphia Eagles · #26

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This week

NFL points post when each game's box score lands, shortly after the final.

Status

Injury
Out · Hamstring
Did Not Participate In Practice in practice
Depth chart
RB #1
Offense
College
Penn State
Experience
9 seasons

Week

Week 5

Matchup

Jacksonville Jaguars

DFS salary

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Projection

6.5

Recent form

2026 season (4 games): 182 rush yds · 4 rec · 8 rec yds

  • Wk 4vs LARL 20-248 rush yds, 1 rec, 2 rec yds-0.5 pts
  • Wk 3@ CHIL 7-2782 rush yds, 1 rec, -2 rec yds8.5 pts
  • Wk 2@ TENW 24-209 rush yds, 1 rec, 11 rec yds2.5 pts
  • Wk 1vs WSHW 24-2283 rush yds, 1 rec, -3 rec yds8.5 pts

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Saquon Barkley: quick answers

Who does Saquon Barkley play in week 5?
Saquon Barkley faces Jacksonville Jaguars with the Philadelphia Eagles.

What's happening with Saquon Barkley

  • A trade proposal floated sending Saquon Barkley from Philadelphia to Green Bay in exchange for draft picks, following the Eagles' slide to three straight losses after opening 2-0. The idea is speculative and not confirmed by either team, but reflects growing scrutiny on Philadelphia's roster moves amid their early-season struggles.

    Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • Both Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby have been sidelined for Philadelphia's recent games, leaving the Eagles' backfield thin on healthy options. With two key contributors out, the coaching staff has had to lean on depth pieces, raising concerns about the ground game's consistency until Barkley and Bigsby can return to action.

    Source:ClutchPointsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • Will Shipley will be sidelined several weeks with a foot injury, further depleting Philadelphia's running back room. His absence comes with Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby also already out, leaving the Eagles with a thin and injury-riddled backfield heading into their upcoming games.

    Reported byNBC Sports / ProFootballTalk,Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • Seattle's backfield issues have fueled talk of pursuing Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, with Jadarian Price sidelined by injury and Zach Charbonnet still working back from a torn ACL. No deal has materialized, but the Seahawks' thin depth at the position is cited as the reason the idea has gained traction.

    Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • Will Shipley, who opened the year as Philadelphia's No. 3 running back, got the start against Jacksonville in London. An in-game injury update then forced a reshuffling of the Eagles' backfield depth chart, altering how the team plans to deploy its running backs going forward.

    Reported byHeavy,ClutchPointsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

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