It didn’t take long for rookie Saquon Barkley (NY Giants) to join the ranks of the fantasy elite and at this point he will likely challenge Todd Gurley for the No. 1 overall pick in 2019 fantasy drafts. Barkley is on pace to finish the season with 107 receptions, 2,163 yards from scrimmage and 16 touchdowns.
That pace should continue this week against a Falcons defense allowing the third-most fantasy points to opposing running backs. Atlanta has allowed at least 20 fantasy points to a running back in every game this season, while Barkley has topped at least 20 fantasy points in every game.