RBPHI vs LARB1719.8 projected (9.0–25.8)PPR

Should I start Saquon Barkley in Week 4?

Start Saquon Barkley in Week 4. Barkley projects 19.8 PPR points to Josh Jacobs's 14.8.

Measured against the RB24 start line: Josh Jacobs, RB25 at 14.8 projected PPR points, the first running back below it.

Week 4 · Updated Tue 6:00 AM ET

Why Saquon Barkley

Start Saquon Barkley — projects 19.8, an even matchup vs LA, but the role is cooling.

Saquon Barkley projects 19.8 points on a 9.0–25.8 range. The matchup grades as neutral against LA. Usage: carries / game at 17.5. Net: Saquon Barkley is start this week.

Working for Barkley: Clear start (5.0 pts clear), Goal-line back (1.0 GL carries/g), Spike upside (25.8 ceiling).

Working against Barkley: Negative game script (Trailing).

Matchup

Saquon Barkley (PHI) faces LA, kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET. The matchup is rated neutral. Betting line: implied team total 20.3, spread +3.0.

Recent form

Saquon Barkley's last 5 games: PPR points 21.2, 6.8, 9, 3, 9 (oldest to newest).

At least 1 of these 5 were played before the 2026 season — the card does not date them.

What flips it

Barkley's edge is 5 points (19.8 to 14.8). Jacobs's ceiling (19.9) clears Barkley's projection, so a big game from Jacobs flips it. Barkley's floor (9) sits under Jacobs's projection, so a quiet game from Barkley flips it too. Confidence in the call: high.

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