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Sport: Giants' Saquon Barkley unlikely to return from ankle injury until Week 9 matchup with Raiders
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- october 24, 2021
Giants' Saquon Barkley out vs. Jets, ‘definitely hopeful’ for Week 1
Optimism seems to be increasing regarding Barkley being on the field for Week 1.According to Darryl Slater of NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, Giants head coach Joe Judge confirmed Barkley won't play in this coming Saturday's preseason opener against the New York Jets. Judge did, however, leave the door open for Barkley to receive some carries in the subsequent two exhibition contests.
Optimism seems to be increasing regarding Barkley being on the field for Week 1.According to Darryl Slater of NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, Giants head coach Joe Judge confirmed Barkley won't play in this coming Saturday's preseason opener against the New York Jets. Judge did, however, leave the door open for Barkley to receive some carries in the subsequent two exhibition contests. 
© Provided by CBS Sports Saquon Barkley isn't ready to return this week for the New York Giants, and probably not next week, either. The 24-year-old continues to nurse a sprained ankle suffered in the team's loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 5 -- leaving in the first quarter and not returning. He's missed each game since and while the Giants ready to take on the Carolina Panthers, they hope to be without Barkley for only one more contest thereafter, with Barkley reportedly likely to return in Week 9 to help battle the Las Vegas Raiders at MetLife Stadium, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
It's not impossible for Barkley to suit up in Week 8 against the Kansas City Chiefs, but it sounds like a long shot. There's also the additional variable of the Giants bye week, which lands in Week 10, and should the Giants decide to hold him out against the Raiders as well -- to guarantee that much more rest -- it might increase the odds of Barkley being much closer to 100 percent before he starts taking handoffs again from Daniel Jones going into the most important half of the season.
Saquon Barkley injury update plus early waivers
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell emotional after Lions' last-second loss to Vikings. The Giants are doing all they can to weather the storm of an absent Barkley, a challenge they've recently become accustomed to, considering he played in only two games in 2020, his season ending after suffering a torn ACL. They have their work cut out for them though, to say the least, with Kenny Golladay and rookie first-round pick Kadarius Toney also missing time due to a knee and an ankle injury, respectively. And while they'll take the field in Week 7, receivers John Ross and Sterling Shepard are both dealing with hamstring injuries that have them at less than full throttle.
The sooner they can get Barkley back on the field, the better, as the Giants sit at 1-5 on the season and Barkley tries to desperately dispel the growing narrative regarding his availability with contract talks looming in the near future.
Las Vegas Raiders interim coach Rich Bisaccia thanks Jon Gruden, looks to move team forward
Following his first practice since taking over for Jon Gruden, longtime NFL assistant Rich Bisaccia emphasizes ideals of "diversity, inclusion, social justice."Bisaccia, a longtime assistant and special teams coach under Gruden with the Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, began his first news conference with a statement acknowledging the unusual circumstances. How far will New York (NYG) go this season?
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Zion Williamson’s weight becoming an issue again during foot rehab?
When Williamson traveled to Minnesota recently for the Pelicans’ preseason game against the Timberwolves, NBA personnel were said to be “struck by his heavier appearance.” Sources told Fischer that Williamson weighs over 300 pounds.“I know Zion at 280, and he was not 280,” one person who saw Williamson said.Williamson missed several weeks at the start of his rookie season two years ago due to a knee injury. If you remember, there was a report that even Nike — his biggest sponsor — was concerned about his weight. $180
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Report: Giants could hold Saquon Barkley out at start of season
All indications have been that Barkley’s rehab has gone as well as possible, but he has stopped short of committing to playing at the start of the season. He said he is taking a genuine day-by-day approach. Video: Rapoport: Saquon Barkley expected back 'by Week 3' (NFL) After he rushed for more than 1,000 yards in each of his first two seasons, Barkley was projected to have a monster third year with the Giants in 2020. He’ll have another crack at that in 2021, but the team is clearly willing to be patient with him.Subscribe to Yardbarker's Morning Bark, the most comprehensive newsletter in sports. $1620
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Saquon Barkley ruled out for Week Eight, Sterling Shepard and Kadarius Toney questionable
Running back Saquon Barkley‘s ankle injury will officially keep him sidelined for a third consecutive game. The Giants ruled Barkley out for Monday’s game against Kansas City after he didn’t practice all week. Barkley suffered the injury early on in New York’s Week Five loss to Dallas. He has 195 yards on 54 carries with [more]The Giants ruled Barkley out for Monday’s game against Kansas City after he didn’t practice all week. $80
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Charles Barkley had funniest roast of Zion Williamson
Williamson remains sidelined after undergoing foot surgery in the summer. His weight has long been a topic of conversation.TNT’s “Inside the NBA” crew reacted on Tuesday to the recent viral video of Zion Williamson working out before a game while looking quite hefty. Barkley offered a hilarious quip about the video. He said that Williamson “looks like me and Shaq had a baby.” Take a look at the funny clip. $10020
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Start Adrian Peterson and Derrick Gore? Just what the hell is going on here? We try to figure it all out and help with your Week 9 fantasy start 'em, sit 'em decisions. Get lineup advice and NFL DFS tips.It's another four-team bye week, with Washington, Detroit, Seattle, and Tampa getting the week off. We'll miss key players from every team, and when you combine that with some of the injury/inactive worries (Saquon Barkley, James Robinson, Dak Prescott, Calvin Ridley, Noah Fant, Sterling Shepard, etc.), fantasy owners are forced to dig deep for at least a couple starters. If you assess the matchups, study the usage trends, and balance risk-vs. $1520
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Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em: Week 9 lineup advice, best matchups, DFS picks .
Start Adrian Peterson and Derrick Gore? Just what the hell is going on here? We try to figure it all out and help with your Week 9 fantasy start 'em, sit 'em decisions. Get lineup advice and NFL DFS tips.It's another four-team bye week, with Washington, Detroit, Seattle, and Tampa getting the week off. We'll miss key players from every team, and when you combine that with some of the injury/inactive worries (Saquon Barkley, James Robinson, Dak Prescott, Calvin Ridley, Noah Fant, Sterling Shepard, etc.), fantasy owners are forced to dig deep for at least a couple starters. If you assess the matchups, study the usage trends, and balance risk-vs.
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