Saquon Barkley

It was a step in the right direction for Saquon Barkley on Sunday against the Packers rushing for 83 yards on 19 carries. Barkley looked to be a little more explosive than regular since returning from his high ankle sprain, so that aspect is a positive in its own.

The Eagles have the fourth best run defense allowing only 91 yards on the ground per game, which will be tough assignment for a struggling run blocking offense. Luckily, Barkley got a boost from his new tight end Kaden Smith, who did a nice job sealing the edge to help spring him, which could play a factor this week.

Kaden Smith has been a nice surprise to the Giants and his blocking makes a huge difference on this play pic.twitter.com/NVvLlKAbXZ

— Bobby Skinner (@BobbySkinner_) December 4, 2019

Barkley only had three catches for 32 yards last week. Eli targeted him a total of 13 times in the first two games of the season. If Eli and Pat Shurmur can get Saquon involved in the passing game in space, he could have a big day against an Eagles defense that gave up 37 points and 409 total yards against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

in his last matchup with the Eagles, Barkley rushed for 101 yards on 13 carries and one touchdown while also catching seven passes for 41 yards and a touchdown.