Is Saquon Barkley Playing Today? Week 14 Fantasy Football Injury Update

Kickoff for Week 14 is just hours away. Many fantasy managers are dealing with last-minute injury situations ahead of the NFL action on Sunday, December 11th.

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley has been dealing with a neck injury and his status for today's matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles has been in doubt.

Is Saquon Barkley playing today? What is his fantasy football injury outlook for Week 14?

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Is Saquon Barkley Playing Today Against The Eagles?

The leading candidate for the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year award, Saquon Barkley has put forth a tremendous season in 2022, logging 1,296 total yards and eight TDs for the Giants.

Unfortunately, Barkley has been dealing with a neck injury ahead of New York's Week 14 matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles. He was limited in both Thursday and Friday's practice sessions and tagged as a true game-time decision.

Barkley's Sunday morning workouts must have gone well, as Giants HC Brian Daboll told ESPN's Sal Paolantonio that Barkley will play today against the Eagles.

Saquon Barkley Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 14

This neck issue has been a new development for Barkley, who has remained otherwise healthy this year. However, it appears to be quite serious, as he was limited in Thursday and Friday practice sessions and considered a true game-time call.

With word coming out that Barkley will play today against Philly, his fantasy managers can breathe a slight sigh of relief. That said, there are still some legitimate concerns that come with Barkley today, as there's always the danger of him aggravating the injury in-game.

To make matters worse, the NY running back must square off against a rugged Eagles defense. Philly ranks sixth in Total Defense DVOA, but they have had some lapses against the run, standing just 23rd in the NFL in Rush Defense DVOA.

Bottom line...if you have Barkley you are starting him. However, fantasy managers should keep their expectations in check for Week 14.

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