Saquon Barkley, the Philadelphia Eagles’ powerhouse running back, is officially listed as questionable for Week 7 with a hamstring injury, but word on the street, courtesy of Ian Rapoport, is that he is expected to suit up for Monday Night Football against the Dallas Cowboys.
The Eagles’ QB Situation is a Mess
While getting Barkley on the field will absolutely give the Tanner McKee-led Eagles offense a “real shot in the arm,” let’s be real, the situation under center isn’t exactly ideal. We are not just talking about Barkley’s fantasy value here. The big story is that Jalen Hurts will not be playing, leaving McKee to lead the charge. That’s a huge blow to their offensive firepower right there.
Missing Key Weapons Alongside Barkley
And it gets worse. Hurts isn’t the only star sidelined. Receivers DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks are also out. So, even if Barkley is out there, giving it his all, he’s doing it with a seriously depleted offensive attack around him. He will be expected to carry a massive load, and while he is a solid RB1 against the Cowboys if he is active, the lack of other key playmakers makes his job that much tougher.
So, on Monday night, when the Eagles take on the Cowboys, all eyes will be on Barkley and his hamstring. He is expected to play, but the true test will be how much he can overcome the absence of Hurts, Smith, and Wicks. That’s a lot to ask from one player, even Saquon Barkley.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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