Ron Stewart on Saquon Barkley

VideoThis Stat Reveals the RBs About to Break Fantasy FootballCaptured August 1, 2026

From the video

Think about Saquon Barkley going into last year... his rushing efficiency in 2024 was so great... The rushing efficiency cratered for Sean Saquon Barkley in 2025 in a much better offense.

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STACKED’s take

Negative signalProjection

Rushing efficiency collapsed in 2025 despite better Eagles offense; OC change risk.

Ben Gretch uses Saquon Barkley as a cautionary example of rushing efficiency collapse despite improved offensive context. Barkley posted 5.7 yards per carry in 2024 and was drafted in the first round in 2025 based on that efficiency, but his rushing efficiency cratered in 2025 despite playing in a much better Eagles offense. The efficiency decline occurred partly due to an offensive coordinator change in Philadelphia, illustrating the risk that elite rushing efficiency cannot be relied upon to carry a running back's fantasy value year-over-year.