The Philadelphia Eagles will visit the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 14. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Saquon Barkley.
Is Saquon Barkley Playing in Week 14?
Barkley is not on the injury report and, barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Eagles’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Barkley in Week 14?
The Eagles missed a chance to send a message on Black Friday against the Bears, and they are running out of time when it comes to rediscovering the high-end form that it’ll take to repeat.
It goes without saying that Barkley is a massive part of that. He dropped a screen pass late last week (inconsequential to the result of the game, but every opportunity matters in our world) and was held without an 18+ yard run for the 11th time in 12 games.
You’re aware of the struggles. You’re aware that he has just two rushing TDs since opening the season with one in each of the first two games. You’re aware that he has six games with single-digit receiving yards and that this offense is simply average at best.
The Rams’ defense is stout and certainly not a spot to get right. That said, an extended week for this team as a whole can’t be a bad thing, and Barkley averaged 2.0 yards per carry before first contact last week, the second-best mark of his season.
I’ve docked him in my Week 14 rankings, but that’s a short-term punishment. There were some running lanes last week, and if that’s what we see again this week, I think Barkley may be a swing piece in fantasy postseasons.
- Week 15 vs. Raiders
- Week 16 at Commanders
- Week 17 at Bills
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Barkley’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 14
Barkley is projected to score 15.7 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Barkley to rush for 75 yards and 0.5 rushing touchdowns, while adding three receptions for 18 receiving yards and 0.1 receiving touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 14 Weather Impact: Eagles at Chargers
The forecast for kickoff is 77 degrees Fahrenheit with 5 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
