The New York Giants may have to be without their starting running back again this weekend. So is Saquon Barkley playing this week? He earned a questionable tag after logging limited reps in practice all week. Let’s look at the most recent Saquon Barkley injury updates as we assess whether he will be available for Week 6’s edition of Sunday Night Football. If you’re looking for the latest odds for the New York Giants, make sure to check out OddsShopper’s shop pages!
Saquon Barkley Injury Update: Is New York’s Star Playing Sunday?
Saquon Barkley Injury Update
Latest Saquon Barkley Injury Update (October 15 at 9:32 AM): The Giants are optimistic the RB will play.
Unfortunately for the New York Giants, star running back Saquon Barkley is still working through an ankle injury. He has yet to play since injuring his ankle against the Arizona Cardinals. Barkley was a limited participant in practice all week. He was also a limited participant in practice all week before Weeks 4 and 5 as well, so those limited reps haven’t proven especially meaningful.
New to Bet365? Check out our Bet365 bonus codes — turn $5 into $150 in bonus bets ➚➚
Head coach Brian Daboll has been non-committal about Barkley’s status. “He’s closer, he’s closer again. We’ll take it all the way up to the end of the week,” he told reporters. Daboll designated Barkley as questionable. Barkley himself added that “each week [I have] been trending upwards,” and the Giants described the situation as a “holding pattern.”
Is Saquon Barkley Playing for New York in Week 6?
So is Saquon Barkley playing for the New York Giants in Week 6’s edition of Sunday Night Football? The Giants are reportedly “optimistic” and “hopeful” that Barkley will suit up for Sunday Night Football, according to Adam Schefter:
Giants are “optimistic” and “hopeful” that RB Saquon Barkley will play Sunday night after missing the past three games due to a sprained ankle, but also want to make sure there are no setbacks, per sources. But they “feel good about it”, so signs point up. https://t.co/QXALMzJ0WN
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 15, 2023
If Barkley does suit up, he won’t have much help against the Buffalo Bills. The Giants have already ruled out starting left tackle Andrew Thomas and starting center John Michael Schmitz. Quarterback Daniel Jones is also out. Tight end Darren Waller picked up a questionable tag. The Bills rank only 24th in expected points added (EPA) allowed per rush attempt but also rank ninth in run-stop win rate (33%).
OddsShopper’s NFL Tools & Tips
Looking for more 2023 NFL predictions? OddsShopper’s experts are here to break down this NFL season — make sure to check out the rest of our NFL articles, including our power rankings and division previews. Still need more picks? Subscribe to OddsShopper Premium for our market-based betting model’s picks and best bets — or try it out for Week 6 now!
