# Saquon Barkley — what pundits predicted RB · Penn State 65 checkable claims from 33 pundits. These are other people's predictions about what he will do — we grade the prediction, never the player. ## What the room says - Median call across 4 pundits: 1,140 rushing yards ## What pundits expect (48 unsettled) - “Saquon Barkley returned by the end of the week and should be good to go Sunday.” — [Michael Moore](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/michael-moore), for 2026, said Nov 6, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e26319a3-10aa-49a6-a24d-a257521363f0 - Saquon Barkley to stay put — [Raymond Summerlin](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/raymond-summerlin), for 2026, said Nov 3, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3d80587f-9ca7-4e06-ac29-8c59f4c01407 - Saquon Barkley to stay put — [Albert Breer](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/albert-breer), for 2026, said Nov 2, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/59db05ed-00b1-401a-a24d-96c7561c938e - Saquon Barkley to stay put — [Mike Florio](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/mike-florio), for 2026, said Nov 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/0e9f089c-39fb-4952-86b0-44b2dcc706fe - Saquon Barkley to stay put — [Tom Pelissero](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/tom-pelissero), for 2026, said Oct 30, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c0e1d266-81d9-4897-859f-8c0776547b78 - Saquon Barkley to move — “traded to the Bengals” — [Zachary Pereles](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/zachary-pereles), for 2026, said Oct 29, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/ab448ba0-a188-468b-9680-3f0167bb7704 - Saquon Barkley to move — “maybe it makes sense to move him” — [Jordan Dajani](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jordan-dajani), for 2026, said Oct 29, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5ae56bb8-cf2b-4715-a20e-9d5a76fa5c5c - Saquon Barkley to move — “traded to the Seahawks” — [Shanna McCarriston](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/shanna-mccarriston), for 2026, said Oct 28, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/6b845ae1-7a2e-44f3-9f2c-d80b86768be0 - Saquon Barkley to stay put — [Albert Breer](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/albert-breer), for 2026, said Oct 28, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/91aab235-ccef-4807-b544-88184ec8bffc - “But Barkley was battling his hamstring injury after his first big run. On a short week, I'd imagine he is not going to play.” — [Andrew Erickson](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/andrew-erickson), for 2026, said Oct 27, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/4ae6d67b-61c3-4acc-91fd-e6c3137bfd5e - “It sounds like Saquon Barkley has a real chance to play, tracking to play, which should be good news for the Philadelphia Eagles.” — [Adam Schefter](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/adam-schefter), for 2026, said Oct 26, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7d8329cd-247e-4e96-a28b-54f7a519183f - Saquon Barkley to move — “traded to the Bengals” — [Zachary Pereles](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/zachary-pereles), for 2026, said Oct 26, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2b165f95-ccb9-4c5e-9a1c-d8f26372902c - “However, running back Saquon Barkley could make his return to the field this week. Barkley is officially questionable with a hamstring injury, and there's reason to believe he's trending in the right direction... Week 7 wraps up on Monday night in Philadelphia, as the Eagles host the rival Dallas Cowboys.” — [Jordan Dajani](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jordan-dajani), for 2026, said Oct 26, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/0bf33f5c-c06c-4df3-ada8-0a823f28ed79 - “I'll bet Saquon Barkley does not come back this week. Really? Why would they, why would they risk nuking his trade value? ... if I were Howie Roseman, I would be saying, no, we're not activating him this week. (Week 7)” — [Pat Fitzmaurice](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pat-fitzmaurice), for 2026, said Oct 23, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/435e6c28-03af-40d1-9bca-97ad51870ece - “the Eagles cutting Jaydon Blue off the 53-man roster and only having three running backs in total ... suggests the Eagles expect Barkley back this week (Week 7, Monday night vs. Cowboys)” — [Mike Moraitis](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/mike-moraitis), for 2026, said Oct 22, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/277b019a-e564-4318-92ef-e849286afaf9 - Saquon Barkley to stay put — [Rich Eisen](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rich-eisen), for 2026, said Oct 21, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/599265ea-e4d4-41cc-96dc-e13782fcae27 - Saquon Barkley to move — “traded to Seattle” — [Carter Bahns](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/carter-bahns), for 2026, said Oct 20, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/797b548a-b641-4c2e-9850-cf0e0d654ba7 - “Both the Panthers and Eagles are besieged by injuries entering Week 6, with Philadelphia now starting Tanner McKee and likely down Saquon Barkley yet again.” — [Bradley Locker](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/bradley-locker), for 2026, said Oct 16, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e938fec1-9f7d-4d65-8658-db30af00437e - “Saquon's probably not gonna go. It doesn't seem like he's gonna go. (Eagles vs Panthers, Week 6)” — [Chris Long](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-long), for 2026, said Oct 16, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/6f9755e8-1ad0-4305-a05a-e63147eab7bc - “Running back Saquon Barkley (hamstring) remained out of practice and is on track to miss his second straight game.” — [Josh Alper](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/josh-alper), for 2026, said Oct 15, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/706cf477-a075-47e7-967c-2e42bd9b1af1 - “Saquon, when he ran out of bounds, obviously, they think it'll be under four weeks... But, again, to think that he'd be back this week sounds like it would be ambitious, but let's see how the practice week goes.” — [Adam Schefter](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/adam-schefter), for 2026, said Oct 12, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c2be4917-bbb3-49ca-be23-9024475f45ab - “unless either Barkley or Shipley can play in Week 6 — and Barkley's availability seems unlikely considering that he has been labeled "week to week" (Week 6)” — FantasyPros, for 2026, said Oct 12, 2026; not settled yet - “unless either Barkley or Shipley can play in Week 6 — and Barkley's availability seems unlikely considering that he has been labeled "week to week"” — [Pat Fitzmaurice](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pat-fitzmaurice), for 2026, said Oct 12, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b10f3dbe-3fa6-46d4-80fe-50f99fe81378 - “Saquon Barkley, didn't practice with a hamstring injury. He's gonna be out, I think. (Week 5, Eagles at Jaguars in London)” — [Sam Monson](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/sam-monson), for 2026, said Oct 8, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b46b9f42-a542-4b93-8d4c-5ea2e2bb7b7e - “I mean, you got to think Saquon Barkley is going to miss this game with a hamstring. (Week 5 at Jacksonville)” — [Richard Sherman](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/richard-sherman), for 2026, said Oct 8, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/92a73b03-9644-439c-b0fc-8b04209830ab - “We're still awaiting further information on Barkley's injury, but it seems unlikely he'll play this week. (Week 5)” — FantasyPros, for 2026, said Oct 6, 2026; not settled yet - “We're still awaiting further information on Barkley's injury, but it seems unlikely he'll play this week. (Week 5)” — FantasyPros, for 2026, said Oct 6, 2026; not settled yet - Saquon Barkley to be 1st on the depth chart — [Jeff Kerr](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jeff-kerr), for 2026, said Sep 20, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a09cc23d-52cd-4c7d-9a77-c6a009637ff6 - Saquon Barkley to be 1st on the depth chart — [Jeff Kerr](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jeff-kerr), for 2026, said Sep 17, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e115d067-87f7-486b-9502-f83900a0abe3 - Saquon Barkley to finish top 10 at his position, by fantasy points — [Mike Fanelli](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/mike-fanelli), for 2026, said Sep 9, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/4db09577-8e10-43b6-b37e-a787a581509a - Saquon Barkley to record 1,140 rushing yards — Wolf Trelles-Heard, for 2026, said Sep 6, 2026; not settled yet - Saquon Barkley to record 7 rushing tds — Wolf Trelles-Heard, for 2026, said Sep 6, 2026; not settled yet - Saquon Barkley to outplay his draft cost (near the round one/round two turn) — Wolf Trelles-Heard, for 2026, said Sep 6, 2026; not settled yet - Saquon Barkley to outplay his draft cost (a back-end first-round pick) — [Simon Hunter](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/simon-hunter), for 2026, said Sep 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/43ba38bc-0c70-4486-b557-45e7be618e87 - Saquon Barkley to be 1st on the depth chart — [Tom Strachan](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/tom-strachan), for 2026, said Aug 31, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/bb3f6ee4-ba11-43b0-aed9-46e3e64d4a88 - Saquon Barkley to outplay his draft cost (1.12) — [Tom Strachan](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/tom-strachan), for 2026, said Aug 31, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/bb3f6ee4-ba11-43b0-aed9-46e3e64d4a88 - Saquon Barkley to outplay his draft cost (1.11) — [Tom Strachan](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/tom-strachan), for 2026, said Aug 29, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/89754164-adf0-4225-8d16-7a06a3f02f21 - Saquon Barkley to be 1st on the depth chart — [Tom Strachan](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/tom-strachan), for 2026, said Aug 29, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/89754164-adf0-4225-8d16-7a06a3f02f21 - Saquon Barkley to outplay his draft cost (1.10) — [Tom Strachan](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/tom-strachan), for 2026, said Aug 28, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b23cf221-aa86-4127-97da-66dca494b8ef - Saquon Barkley to be 1st on the depth chart — [Tom Strachan](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/tom-strachan), for 2026, said Aug 28, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b23cf221-aa86-4127-97da-66dca494b8ef - Saquon Barkley to be 1st on the depth chart — [Carter Bahns](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/carter-bahns), for 2026, said Aug 27, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/94f49c83-2307-4f25-b10c-b1cba9df5dbc - Saquon Barkley to be 1st on the depth chart — [Tom Strachan](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/tom-strachan), for 2026, said Aug 26, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/25c3de0e-550b-4c64-82cd-1a2b40f340f9 - Saquon Barkley to outplay his draft cost (1.09) — [Tom Strachan](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/tom-strachan), for 2026, said Aug 26, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/25c3de0e-550b-4c64-82cd-1a2b40f340f9 - Saquon Barkley to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 15 Overall (RB10)) — Chad Workman, for 2026, said Aug 25, 2026; not settled yet - Saquon Barkley to be 1st on the depth chart — [Mike Kadlick](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/mike-kadlick), for 2026, said Aug 23, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/ed3dd11d-e85d-4cee-8f51-f218130ab9e7 - Saquon Barkley to be 1st on the depth chart — [Jeff Kerr](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jeff-kerr), for 2026, said Aug 23, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9ea3e8ee-f7ad-41b0-a232-7ba60ae06f09 - Saquon Barkley to outplay his draft cost (Round 2) — Wolf Trelles-Heard, for 2026, said Aug 20, 2026; not settled yet - Saquon Barkley to win MVP voting top five — [Rich Eisen](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rich-eisen), for 2024, said Jan 6, 2025; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c9ff4c50-9131-42b8-b98f-b012694250d0 ## Settled (17) - Saquon Barkley to win Super Bowl MVP — [Chris Brockman](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-brockman), for 2024, said Feb 7, 2025; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/cd1faf91-f6b5-4e48-b8c8-608235188d87 - Saquon Barkley to make the roster — [Jeff Kerr](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jeff-kerr), for 2026, said Aug 9, 2026; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 100) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/328a952b-d6b4-4065-aac9-0029421fb50f - Saquon Barkley to make the roster — [Jeff Kerr](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jeff-kerr), for 2026, said Aug 16, 2026; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 100) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2120c4ea-7113-4ebf-9ebc-0d4a62d83c3a - Saquon Barkley to make the roster — [Jeff Kerr](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jeff-kerr), for 2026, said Aug 11, 2026; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 100) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/4e6e81fc-dc8e-4cb6-87ad-d62d4f5b85bf - Saquon Barkley to fall short of his draft cost (ECR number two, the number one running back) — [Andrew Erickson](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/andrew-erickson), for 2025, said May 17, 2025; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f6287666-eaac-4848-8f1d-0a470374edf0 - Saquon Barkley to win MVP — [Chris Brockman](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-brockman), for 2024, said Feb 3, 2025; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/623861e3-223c-44f2-b9d3-7dbbf5b4d4a1 - Saquon Barkley to win MVP — [Chris Brockman](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-brockman), for 2024, said Jan 20, 2025; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/64da6f14-9d3a-4cbf-b656-50ecc0d73dfb - Saquon Barkley to win MVP — [Chris Brockman](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-brockman), for 2024, said Nov 25, 2024; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/bf1a843e-6b29-497e-b58c-b8394d790374 - Saquon Barkley to win MVP — [Rich Eisen](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rich-eisen), for 2024, said Nov 25, 2024; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c3b99161-7a32-46ff-b637-f6eaffe3c71a - Saquon Barkley to record 210.5 rushing yards — [Akbar Gbaja-Biamila](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/akbar-gbaja-biamila), for 2024, said Jan 10, 2025; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/17a3ae93-3909-411a-ba10-a1e02e6b54af - Saquon Barkley to record 1,450 rushing yards — [Kyle Brandt](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/kyle-brandt), for 2025, said Sep 1, 2025; scored 57.24 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 91.29) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/ac183fbc-a29f-4d12-9169-63bbca91860d - Saquon Barkley to finish top 1 at his position, by rushing yards — [Danny Parkins](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/danny-parkins), for 2025, said Jul 28, 2025; scored 25 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 25) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/32349615-1017-46b2-87a9-8abf9988a033 - Saquon Barkley to win Offensive Player of the Year — [Gregg Rosenthal](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/gregg-rosenthal), for 2024, said Feb 3, 2025; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c761568e-6a9c-4989-b84c-98b3a26dc17e - Saquon Barkley to win Offensive Player of the Year — [Richard Sherman](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/richard-sherman), for 2024, said Jan 25, 2025; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fd0cf59d-3729-4865-8641-02792d0b6b24 - Saquon Barkley to record 1,174.1 rushing yards — [Rich Hribar](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rich-hribar), for 2024, said Sep 1, 2024; scored 17.12 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/636fa042-c413-4d93-a89f-70931e21bbf0 - Saquon Barkley to record 6.7 rushing tds — [Rich Hribar](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rich-hribar), for 2024, said Sep 1, 2024; scored 3.08 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/636fa042-c413-4d93-a89f-70931e21bbf0 - Saquon Barkley to be 1st on the depth chart — [Rich Hribar](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rich-hribar), for 2023, said Jun 28, 2023; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 100) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/8bb532c5-667f-49f1-9d25-760e6429d9ca --- Page: https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/saquon-barkley Method: https://missedtakes.co/methodology