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Malik Nabers or Saquon BarkleyWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Saquon Barkley is listed out (hamstring) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Malik Nabers is a New York Giants wide receiver who averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2025. Saquon Barkley is a Philadelphia Eagles running back who averaged 13.4 fantasy points per game across 16 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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WRNew York Giants#14 WR
Malik Nabers
PPG
12.0
Games
4
Rec
18
Rec Yds
271
Rec TDs
2
Targets
35
Bye
Week 8
RBPhiladelphia Eagles#14 RB
Saquon Barkley
PPG
13.4
Games
16
Rush Yds
1,140
Rush TDs
7
Rec
37
Rec Yds
273
Bye
Week 10

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Malik Nabers vs Saquon Barkley: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatMalik NabersSaquon Barkley
PPG (Half-PPR)12.013.4
Games Played416
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)48214
Rushing Yards01,140
Rush Yds/Game0.071.3
Rushing TDs07
Receptions1837
Receiving Yards271273
Targets3550
Total TDs29
Age2329
Experience1 yrs7 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Malik Nabers or Saquon Barkley in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Malik Nabers and Saquon Barkley is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Saquon Barkley averaged 13.4.

Should I draft Malik Nabers or Saquon Barkley in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2025, and Saquon Barkley averaged 13.4 across 16. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Malik Nabers and Saquon Barkley average in 2025?▾

Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2025. Saquon Barkley averaged 13.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.4 points per game.

When are Malik Nabers and Saquon Barkley's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Malik Nabers (NYG) has a bye in Week 8, and Saquon Barkley (PHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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