Injured running backs are a frequent occurrence in the NFL, which is an argument used to justify drafting them in the later rounds. However, a talent like New York Giants‘ Saquon Barkley cannot be overlooked.
Barkley had a record-breaking rookie season, logging 1307 yards on the ground, 721 receiving yards, and 15 total touchdowns. This season, he just broke 1,000 yards and tallied 438 receiving yards. Barkley did miss three games during the 2019 season due to a high ankle sprain, which typically has a six-week recovery time.
There’s no question the injury played a part in Barkley’s statistical output, even if he denies the claims.