Saquon Barkley or Bijan Robinson Week 2 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Fantasy football projections for RBs ahead of MNF clash
Saquon Barkley and Bijan Robinson owners were forced to wait through Thursday Night Football, the RedZone program and Sunday Night Football to see their top running backs play on Monday night. A lot of managers will have their backs up against the wall with both RBs set to play.
For some, the choice could be the difference between winning and losing. With so much on the line, here's a look at the projections.
Is Saquon Barkley a good pick in Week 2?
The Eagles' new RB is a great option this week. According to Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer, Barkley is projected to earn 19.1 points. With AJ Brown expected to miss the contest due to a mysterious hamstring injury, the onus will fall even more on Barkley.
The game could be a tight contest, which scripts to keep Barkley heavily involved. Even if the Eagles fall behind, he could be a bigger factor in the passing game without Brown.
Is Bijan Robinson a good pick in Week 2?
Bijan Robinson is expected to have a great output in Week 2. According to Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer, Robinson is projected to earn 20.1 points in the primetime showdown.
With Robinson tallying more catches than Drake London — the team's supposed No. 1 receiver — in Week 1, he could be the offense's focal point in the passing attack and the running game once again. This is great news for fantasy managers.
Saquon Barkley vs Bijan Robinson: Who should I start in Fantasy Football Week 2?
Based on Sportskeeda's projections, Robinson gets the nod this week. He is projected to get 80 rushing yards with a 60% chance of scoring a touchdown. Robinson also is expected to get about four catches for more than 35 yards to further bolster his final stat line.
The Philadelphia Eagles currently have the 28th-ranked rushing defense. While the sample size is small, the team currently ranks near the bottom of the NFL. This should make it easier for Robinson to gash the team. However, the margin between the players is small with just one point separating the two RB prospects.
As such, both RBs are expected to take flight in the game. If that is the case, it could be one of the shorter games of the year thus far as both offenses' style of play uses a lot of time.