RB · PHI · #26
Saquon BarkleyO
- Height
- HT 6'0"
- Weight
- WT 233 lbs
- Birth date
- Feb 9, 1997 (age 29.7)
- College
- Penn State
From RB14 to RB50 through 4 games is a dip in pace, not a locked finish.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
5,660
Range 5,420–6,479
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection Injured — score leans to the low end of the range until he returns.
Win-now veteran — still scores, but dynasty runway is short at this age for a RB.
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 total FP
21.0 pts
5.3 PPG
182 rush yds · 4 rec · 8 rec yds
Week 6 projection
0.0 pts
vs CAR · floor–ceiling 0.0–0.0
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.96
One recent short season (games missed). Production already saw the missed games — this is forward risk only.
Process ×1.02
Process residual (not a second production percentile).
Versatility ×1.02
Light floor from multi-role usage (rush+receive or dual-threat).
Org environment ×1.01
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchBarkley ran for 182 yards and caught 4 passes in 2026, ranking RB50 through 4 games. Barkley left the Giants for Philadelphia and won Super Bowl LIX in his first Eagles season — the role and supporting cast changed more than the skill set. Into 2026, the projection still expects starter production. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
NextDyne coverage
Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Saquon Barkley.
- NewsNextDyne
Jalen Hurts Is Out for Week 6. Here's Who Starts and Who to Add.
Jalen Hurts is out against Carolina with a blood clot in his calf. Here's who starts for the Eagles, which QBs to add, and what it means for dynasty.
- RankingsNextDyne
Fantasy Football Rankings
Dynasty-league weekly fantasy football rankings, updated every Wednesday. Week 6 top QB, RB, WR and TE by projected half-PPR points, with injury news.
- RankingsNextDyne
Week 6 Fantasy Football Rankings
Jayden Daniels leads the Week 6 board at 27.3, four teams are on bye, and Lamar Jackson, Caleb Williams and Saquon Barkley all have a path back.
- NewsNextDyne
The NFL Injury Wire: Week 5
Chase, Higgins, Jefferson, Jeanty and Daniels are active, Barkley, Smith, Addison and Lamar Jackson are out, and the Chargers' line is gutted. Every Week 5 Sunday update.
- NewsNextDyne
Week 5 Injury Report: Sunday Status
Lamar Jackson is out for Sunday night, Ashton Jeanty vanished from Friday's practice, Kyle Monangai and Breece Hall are out, and both Cincinnati receivers are questionable.
- RankingsNextDyne
Week 5 Matchups: Who's Set Up to Win
Buffalo and Detroit have been giving up points, San Francisco has not, and the Eagles' London game kicks off at 9:30 AM ET. Week 5 matchups to act on.
- RankingsNextDyne
Redzone & Stalled: Week 4
Touchdowns powered Week 4's biggest beats, and a few offenses threw too little for their stars to hit. The largest gaps between projection and score.
- NewsNextDyne
Week 4 Key Injuries
Lamar Jackson left in a walking boot, Ja'Marr Chase is in the concussion protocol, and Saquon Barkley hurt his hamstring. Monday-morning status on each.
- NewsNextDyne
The NFL Injury Wire: Week 4
Every Week 4 Sunday injury that matters for dynasty: who left, who replaced them, and what it does to your lineup.
- NewsNextDyne
Week 2 Key Injuries: What Actually Happened Sunday
Two starting quarterbacks left Sunday's games on carts, and Green Bay lost three linemen and its top receiver in one afternoon.
- StrategyNextDyne
Jalen Hurts Enters a Reboot Year — Is His Dynasty Price Still Fair?
Jalen Hurts lost his top receiver and his fourth offensive coordinator in six years. Here's an honest look at his dynasty value heading into 2026.
- StrategyNextDyne
Is CMC Too Big an Injury Risk to Roster in 2026?
Christian McCaffrey went from RB1 to a four-game washout and back to RB1 in two seasons. Here's an honest look at his dynasty risk heading into 2026.
- StrategyNextDyne
Is Saquon Barkley's Dynasty Value About to Fall Off a Cliff?
Saquon Barkley went from a 2,283-yard season to RB14 in one year. Here's an honest look at whether it's workload regression, a banged-up line, or real decline.
- StrategyNextDyne
Is Omarion Hampton the Rookie RB Worth Trading Up For?
Omarion Hampton flashed RB1 form before a fractured ankle ended his rookie year early. Here's why his 2026 outlook looks a lot cleaner than his rookie stat line.
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Bijan Robinson's Record Deal — Still Dynasty's RB1?
Bijan Robinson just signed the richest running back contract ever. Here's what his new deal means for his dynasty value heading into 2026.
2026 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
21.0
PPG
5.3
Rank so far
RB50
Key stats
- Rush yds: 182 (RB31)
- Rec: 4 (RB53)
2026 week shape
0/4 Boom 0%
2/4 Bust 50%
Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.
Career (Half-PPR)
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Rush yd | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD | Pass yd | Pass TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | RB50so far | 21.0 | 5.3 | 182 | — | 4 | 8 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | RB14 | 213.8 | 13.4 | 1140 | 7 | 37 | 273 | 2 | — | — |
| 2024 | RB1 | 338.8 | 21.2 | 2005 | 13 | 33 | 278 | 2 | — | — |
| 2023 | RB12 | 202.7 | 14.5 | 962 | 6 | 41 | 280 | 4 | — | — |
| 2022 | RB6 | 255.5 | 16.0 | 1312 | 10 | 57 | 338 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | RB32 | 128.1 | 9.9 | 593 | 2 | 41 | 263 | 2 | — | — |
| 2020 | RB119 | 12.4 | 6.2 | 34 | — | 6 | 60 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | RB10 | 218.1 | 16.8 | 1003 | 6 | 52 | 438 | 2 | — | — |
| 2018 | RB2 | 340.3 | 21.3 | 1307 | 11 | 91 | 721 | 4 | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Script | Rush | Rec | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W4 | 1.5Bust | LA | 54 plays · 50% pass | 8 | 2 · 1 rec | 0 |
| 2026 W3 | 8.5 | CHI | 45 plays · 58% pass | 82 | -2 · 1 rec | 0 |
| 2026 W2 | 2.5Bust | TEN | 69 plays · 54% pass | 9 | 11 · 1 rec | 0 |
| 2026 W1 | 8.5 | WAS | 50 plays · 50% pass | 83 | -3 · 1 rec | 0 |
Weekly Half-PPR
Hover a week for the total.
Week 4 Engine grade
Projected 13.4 · scored 1.5 half-PPR · outside the floor–ceiling band. Miss +11.9.
Those opponents
Rush yards they allowed per game in 2026, vs league. Plus is easier.
- LA+15% · 128 rush yards
- CHI-14% · 96 rush yards
- TEN+2% · 114 rush yards
- WAS-15% · 95 rush yards
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 offense · 78.3% mean
carry share
Hover a week for the share.
Pass-play participation
78.8%
2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Yards after contact / att
- 1.6
- Yards before contact / att
- 2.5
- Broken tackles
- 18
Durability
- 202416 G
- 202516 G
- 20264 G · 2 Out
- 16.0 projected games — recent completed seasons at a full slate.
R1 (2 overall) RB · that slot hit at 81.0% in 2010–2023 classes (n=21; contributor 90.5%). Window is the first three NFL seasons.
Next Gen Stats
2026 season to date · Next Gen Stats · ranks among NGS sample Full table
- RYOE / att
- 1.15yd
- Efficiency
- 3.77
- 8+ in box
- 13.9%
- Time to LOS
- 3.14s
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Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Saquon Barkley's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Barkley scores 5,660 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Saquon Barkley's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 16.7 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. A boom week is 20+ half-PPR; a bust is under 5. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Saquon Barkley in dynasty right now?
- Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.