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New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley took the league by storm as a rookie, rushing for over 1,300 yards and gaining more than 2,000 yards from scrimmage to go along with 15 total touchdowns.
Unfortunately, a high ankle sprain in Year 2 prevented Barkley from matching those numbers, although he did manage to eclipse 1,000 yards rushing and 1,400 yards from scrimmage in 13 injury-plagued games.
Assuming he stays health in 2020, The Huddle projects Barkley will gain 1,300 yards rushing and just shy of 1,9000 yards from scrimmage while scoring 15 total touchdowns.
Barkley battled an ankle injury in what was a disappointing sophomore campaign, but he flashed his upside in the final weeks. Not only is he a first-round pick in all fantasy formats, but he could be off the board as soon as No. 2 overall.
Barkley’s projected total from scrimmage is second in the NFL behind just Christian McCaffrey of the Carolina Panthers, who is pegged at exactly 2,100 total yards.
Meanwhile, quarterback Daniel Jones is projected to finish the season with 3,880 yards passing, 320 yards rushing and 30 total touchdowns to go along with 14 interceptions.
The Huddle believes veteran Golden Tate will lead the team’s wide receivers with 900 yards and seven touchdowns (800 yards and four touchdowns for Sterling Shepard and 740 yards and six touchdowns for Darius Slayton).
Lastly, tight end Evan Engram is projected to finish the season 700 receiving yards and five touchdowns.
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