Saquon Barkley's outlook has taken a notable turn, with his initial projection as RB6 now in question due to uncertainties surrounding the Eagles' offense.
What's Changed for Saquon Barkley?
The Eagles' offense has been less consistent, finishing 24th in yards and 19th in points in 2025, and the team has made changes, including hiring new play-caller Sean Mannion.
Saquon Barkley still projects as a top-12 option, but his uneven history of returning value relative to his draft-day cost and the uncertainties surrounding the team make him a risky pick at his current ADP.
The Impact of Sean Mannion
Sean Mannion's unproven resume as a play-caller adds to the uncertainty, and the structural friction of asking veteran players to dramatically change their approach to the game is a concern.
The loss of legendary coach Jeff Stoutland and the ripple effects of A.J. Brown's departure also impact the team's offense.
Saquon Barkley's Fantasy Value
In 2024, Saquon Barkley was one of the league's best fantasy players, helping many managers win their leagues, but in 2025, he was a massive disappointment, finishing as RB15 with a 36% year-over-year decline in fantasy points.
Fantasy managers are now splitting the bet, drafting him 14th overall as the RB8, but this projection assumes a lot of unknowns fall the right way.
The Eagles' head coach, Nick Sirianni, has enjoyed the most successful five-year run in Eagles history, with 59 regular-season wins, 10 playoff wins, three NFC East titles, two Super Bowl appearances, and a Super Bowl victory.
But the team's offensive productivity has been less consistent, and the changes made in the offseason add to the uncertainty surrounding Saquon Barkley's fantasy value.