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Michael Carter or Saquon BarkleyWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

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

Michael Carter is a Arizona Cardinals running back who averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game across 13 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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RBArizona Cardinals#51 RB
Michael Carter
PPG
6.3
Games
13
Rush Yds
333
Rush TDs
1
Rec
33
Rec Yds
267
Bye
Week 14
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

Michael Carter vs Saquon Barkley: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatMichael CarterSaquon Barkley
PPG (Half-PPR)6.313.4
Games Played1316
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)82214
Rushing Yards3331,140
Rush Yds/Game25.671.3
Rushing TDs17
Receptions3337
Receiving Yards267273
Targets4550
Total TDs19
Age2729
Experience4 yrs7 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Michael Carter or Saquon Barkley in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Michael Carter 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, Michael Carter averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Saquon Barkley averaged 13.4.

Should I draft Michael Carter or Saquon Barkley in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Michael Carter averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game across 13 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 Michael Carter and Saquon Barkley average in 2025?▾

Michael Carter averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Saquon Barkley averaged 13.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 7.1 points per game.

When are Michael Carter and Saquon Barkley's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Michael Carter (ARI) has a bye in Week 14, and Saquon Barkley (PHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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