Ian Wheeler

Saquon Barkley will miss Sunday’s game against Carolina with a hamstring injury. Philadelphia also placed Will Shipley on injured reserve with a foot injury. Dameon Pierce is in line to start, with Carson Steele backing him up.

Related Players: Dameon Pierce, Carson Steele, Jaydon Blue, Ian Wheeler, Tank Bigsby, Tanner McKee

Pierce is a viable RB2 based on his opportunity to lead this depleted backfield. Philadelphia’s quarterback change adds uncertainty to its scoring outlook, but Pierce’s expected workload makes him a reasonable replacement for injured starters. Steele is a deep-league handcuff rather than a comfortable FLEX.