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Saquon Barkley injury update: Expected to return Thursday, in line to play Week 7 vs. Cowboys

Saquon Barkley is expected to return to practice Thursday and is in line to play in Week 7 against the Cowboys.

By Cole Hartwell
Saquon Barkley
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Saquon Barkley is expected to return to practice Thursday and is in line to play in Week 7 against the Dallas Cowboys, according to Garafolo.

What happened

Garafolo reported that Barkley has been dealing with a hamstring injury, but is expected to get back on the practice field Thursday. He adds that the running back is in line to play Week 7.

The Eagles host the Cowboys on Monday, October 26.

Context

Barkley enters Week 7 having played four games this season. He has 23.0 PPR points on 36 carries for 182 rushing yards, plus 7 targets, 4 receptions and 8 receiving yards. His snap share is 38%.

In Week 3, Barkley had 82 rushing yards on 15 carries and 9.0 PPR points. He was limited in Week 4 to 2 carries for 8 yards. He did not play in Week 6.

Sleeper’s projection for Barkley in Week 7 is 13.7 PPR points. Sleeper currently tags him as questionable with a hamstring injury.

Depth chart

Dameon Pierce sits atop the Eagles running back depth chart. He has played two games, totaling 18.2 PPR points on 23 carries for 49 yards and a touchdown, plus 6 receptions for 13 yards. His snap share is 87%.

Tank Bigsby is listed as RB4 on the depth chart, but is on injured reserve according to Sleeper. Will Shipley, also on injured reserve according to Sleeper, is listed as RB5.

Timeline

On October 17, the Eagles added running back Jaydon Blue to their active roster off the practice squad. At that time, Barkley had been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Panthers.

The next day, the Eagles hosted Carolina, and Barkley was out for that game. Carson Steele was questionable to return with a shoulder injury during that contest.

What’s next

The Eagles host the Dallas Cowboys on Monday, October 26. Barkley is in line to play in that game, according to Garafolo.

Garafolo: Saquon Barkley (hamstring) expected to return to practice Thursday and is in line to play Week 7.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Barkley’s expected return to practice and availability for Monday night should give fantasy managers the confidence to start him if he’s active. He has a favorable matchup against the Cowboys and a Week 7 projection of 13.7 PPR points. However, his usage has been inconsistent—he had 15 carries in Week 3 but only 2 in Week 4—so he comes with some risk. Pierce remains the lead back based on the depth chart and his 87% snap share, but Barkley could push for more work if healthy. Monitor practice reports through the week. If Barkley is active, he’s a viable RB2/flex option in most formats.

Quick answers

Will Saquon Barkley play in Week 7?

Garafolo reported that Barkley is in line to play in Week 7 against the Dallas Cowboys.

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