Sterling Shepard (quad) returned to practice on Friday so there was a chance he'd return but was ruled out for Monday's matchup against Tampa Bay. Saquon Barkley (ankle) practiced all week and looks likely to return while Devontae Booker (hip) was added to the report today. Both are ruled as questionable and create two situations to monitor up to game time. The Buccaneers' defense boasts a tough front seven but their secondary is banged up.

This boosts the opportunity for Kenny Golladay and Kadarius Toney with Shepard out, while the running back situation would figure to be closer to an even split if both backs become active. Saquon hasn't played since Week 4

Giants RBs Saquon Barkley (ankle) and Devontae Booker (hip) were limited Friday, while WR Sterling Shepard (quad) made an appearance but was listed as 'Did Not Participate.'

It appears the running backs are trending towards playing, while Shepard is at least another week away.

Saquon Barkley looks good. Trending well toward Bucs return.

Related players: Devontae Booker

It's a potentially tough matchup for Barkley in his return and perhaps facing an angry Bucs team following an unexpected loss to Washington. Ironically, the tweet went on to say RBs Booker, and Elijah Penny weren't at practice due to a “personal matter” for both. Booker is reportedly dealing with a hip injury, too.

Giants RB Saquon Barkley (ankle) and WR Sterling Shepard (quad) will miss Week 9 against the Las Vegas Raiders. RB Gary Brightwell (COVID) and WRs Kenny Golladay (knee) and John Ross (quad) are questionable for Week 9.

Just gross all around. The Giants offense is a mess and the hope is injuries stop being an issue.

Giants RB Saquon Barkley (ankle/COVID) will not play Week 9 against the Las Vegas Raiders. “A guy who’s been out for several weeks like that, yeah we’d like to see him on the field,” Joe Judge said before practice.

Related Player: Devontae Booker

Barkley could play after the team's bye Week 10. Booker is the unquestioned RB1 for the Giants with Gary Brightwell still on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Giants RB Saquon Barkley (ankle, COVID) and WRs Sterling Shepard (quad), Kenny Golladay (knee), and Dante Pettis (shoulder) sat out Wednesday's practice. WR Kadarius Toney (thumb) was limited.

Gross. Tough to pick a player to roster from this offense until Friday's final injury report is out.

Giants RB Saquon Barkley received a positive COVID-19 test and now needs two consecutive negative tests 24 hours apart to be allowed to play. He is also nursing an ankle injury.

The Giants are dealing with a lot of retesting after a slew of positive tests. This is something to pay attention to as more names of players are released.

After sitting out practice all week this shouldn’t come as much of a surprise and with a bye in the Week 10 horizon there’s a possibility he sits next week too.

Devontae Booker will continue to start in Barkley’s place and see a decent workload with 16 or more touches in the last 3 games.

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley missed Thursday's practice with an ankle injury.

There was some hope that Saquon would be able to return for Week 8, but recent reports suggest that the Giants are now more optimistic for Week 9. With the Giants playing on Monday, there are still two more days for their star running back to take the practice field, but fantasy managers should have a backup plan at the ready. Devontae Booker will get another start for New York if Saquon is sidelined and is our 25th ranked running back for Week 8.