Week 12 vs. New England Patriots
Saquon Barkley had a great game against the Commanders last week, finishing with 140 yards on 14 carries and four receptions. He found the end zone twice, as quarterback Tommy DeVito stunned everyone with three touchdown passes on his way to a victory over Washington. Barkley continues to be the lone bright spot in this offense, and he’s averaging a consistent 22.5 touches per game this year.
This week, Barkley has a tough matchup against a Patriots defense that ranks eighth in aFPA to opposing running backs. Barkley gets so many touches, however, that he should be active regardless of the matchup. Expect an ugly offensive game, but another 20-plus opportunities for the veteran out of Penn State. Start him.