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ArticleWeek 1 Fantasy Football Rankings Early Look: Saquon Barkley Upgrades To RB4
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Saquon Barkley has averaged over 1,600 scrimmage yards and 11 TDs per season across the last four years despite a disappointing 2025 showing. The change to Sean Mannion in Philly should have this new-look offense heavily centered around Barkley and under-center play, which should allow for more explosive plays from the running back who had 17 20-plus-yard runs in 2024 before only seven last season when Philly operated in the shotgun more.
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Saquon Barkley upgrades to RB4 in Week 1 rankings on Mannion change and scheme fit.

Saquon Barkley jumps to RB4 in Week 1 rankings (Rank 6 overall). Despite being 29 years old and a disappointing 2025 season, Barkley has averaged over 1,600 scrimmage yards and 11 TDs per season across the last four years. The change to Sean Mannion in Philadelphia should center the new-look offense around Barkley and under-center play, enabling more explosive runs; he had 17 20-plus-yard runs in 2024 before only seven last season when Philly operated in shotgun more. Over the last two seasons in non-shotgun runs, Barkley has averaged over 5.0 yards per carry, 2.04 yards before contact per attempt, and posted a 22.2% avoided tackle rate.

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