Who Should I Start? Saquon Barkley or Malik Washington


Week 16 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
14.5 63.2 0.6 2.4 17.8 0.1

Saquon Barkley News

Saquon Barkley Eyes Bounce-Back Against Washington

Friday, December 20, 11:05 PM

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley aims to rebound in Week 16 against the Washington Commanders after being held to just 65 rushing yards in last week's 27-13 win over the Steelers. The game marked Barkley's second-lowest rushing total of the season, snapping his streak of four consecutive 100-yard performances. Barkley also missed part of the second quarter with an undisclosed injury but returned to and finished the game. Washington's run defense presents an opportunity for Barkley to get back on track. The Commanders rank 25th in the league in rushing yards allowed per game (132.1) and have surrendered 13 rushing touchdowns this season. Barkley's ability to exploit favorable matchups makes him a strong RB1 candidate for fantasy managers looking ahead to this divisional showdown.


Week 16 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
11.1 0.0 0.0 4.9 44.2 0.3

Malik Washington News

Malik Washington Could See Uptick In Looks Vs. 49ers

Saturday, December 21, 10:12 AM

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Malik Washington may have a chance to have a productive performance in Week 16. Jaylen Waddle (knee) is listed as doubtful, and Tyreek Hill (wrist/personal) is questionable. The rookie had his best performance of the season last week with five receptions on six targets for 52 yards against the Houston Texans. The matchup against the San Francisco 49ers defense will be a difficult one. Their defense is ranked second in fantasy points and second in yards allowed per game to opposing wide receivers. Washington has looked great in special teams and has done whatever is asked of him on the field. He should be viewed as an emergency flex option in Week 16.


Saquon Barkley vs. Malik Washington

Still trying to decide between Barkley and Washington? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Saquon Barkley is projected to score 14.5 points this week while Malik Washington is projected to score 11.1 points.