PositiveValueThu, July 23, 2026Listen 30:48 – 35:12
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Absurdly ranked behind Gentry; elite metrics show environment, not decline.

Saquon BarkleyRBPHI

Barkley is a real layup and is absurdly ranked behind Ashton Gentry on every platform despite being running back nine in consensus rankings. The Eagles' offense hinges on getting the rushing attack to work; Barkley was 16th in rushing yards before contact per attempt last year (second in 2024) and seventh in explosive carries (second in 2024 with 72, 70, 68, 65, 39, 25, 23-yard TD runs vs. just two longer than 13 yards last year). The source sees no physical decline, only an average rushing environment and offensive line injuries (Lane Johnson, Landon Dickerson, Cam Juergens). Barkley scored one rushing TD on 11 carries inside the five-yard line last year (an offensive line stat due for regression). If the Eagles' offensive line health improves, Barkley will be the biggest beneficiary and should be a first-round pick.

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I think it's absolutely absurd that he's going behind Ash and Gentty on every single platform...he was 16th in rushing yards before contact per attempt...When in 2024, that was second...I don't think this is like a declining player, an old washed bad athlete...the Eagles are going to get back to the Eagles and, uh, Saquon Barkley is going to be the biggest beneficiary.
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What did The Ringer Fantasy Football Show say about Saquon Barkley?
Barkley is a real layup and is absurdly ranked behind Ashton Gentry on every platform despite being running back nine in consensus rankings. The Eagles' offense hinges on getting the rushing attack to work; Barkley was 16th in rushing yards before contact per attempt last year (second in 2024) and seventh in explosive carries (second in 2024 with 72, 70, 68, 65, 39, 25, 23-yard TD runs vs. just two longer than 13 yards last year). The source sees no physical decline, only an average rushing environment and offensive line injuries (Lane Johnson, Landon Dickerson, Cam Juergens). Barkley scored one rushing TD on 11 carries inside the five-yard line last year (an offensive line stat due for regression). If the Eagles' offensive line health improves, Barkley will be the biggest beneficiary and should be a first-round pick.
Is this good or bad for Saquon Barkley's fantasy football value?
STACKED tags this as a positive fantasy football signal for Saquon Barkley (RB PHI). Absurdly ranked behind Gentry; elite metrics show environment, not decline.
Where can I see Saquon Barkley's full 2026 fantasy outlook, projections, and ADP?
Saquon Barkley's complete 2026 fantasy football outlook — projections, ADP movement across every platform, injury context, and all source-backed STACKED insights — is on their STACKED player profile.
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