New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley will miss the team's upcoming game against the San Francisco 49ers due to a sprained ankle. Reports indicate he could be out for up to three weeks. Matt Breida is expected to take Barkley's place in the game. In terms of fantasy football, Dave Richard suggests avoiding Giants running backs and instead looking to other options such as Zach Moss or Justice Hill. The segment also discusses other potential candidates on the waiver wire, including tutu Atwell and Josh Reynolds. The segment ends with news that All-Pro safety Buddha Baker has been placed on IR with a hamstring injury.
1. Giants running back Saquon Barkley will miss the game against the 49ers due to a sprained ankle.
2. He was injured during the Giants' comeback win against Cardinals.
3. ESPN reports that Barkley could miss up to three weeks.
4. Matt Breida is expected to start in Barkley's place.
5. Other running backs on the Giants' roster include Gary Brightwell and rookie Eric Gray.
6. The Steelers will be without wide receiver Deontay Johnson for four games due to an injury.
7. George Pickens is expected to step up in Johnson's absence.
8. Other potential waiver wire candidates include Puka Nakua, Tutu Atwell, Tank Dell, Jalen Reed, and Josh Reynolds.
9. All-Pro safety Buddha Baker of the Cardinals will miss at least four games due to a hamstring injury.