Saquon Barkley Fantasy Football Week 18: Stats and Projections vs. Commanders

Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles will meet the Washington Commanders and their 31st-ranked rushing defense (145.7 yards allowed per game) in Week 18, on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET.

Is Barkley a DFS option for you this week, as he plays the Commanders? More stats and information can be found in this article, so check it out.

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Saquon Barkley Week 18 Fantasy Football Projection

• Matchup: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders
• Game Date: January 4, 2026
• Game Time: 4:25 p.m.
• Projected Fantasy Points: 14.0
• PPR Projected Fantasy Points: 15.3
• Projected Rushing Yards: 85.67
• Projected Rushing TDs: 0.47
• Projected Receiving Yards: 20.66
• Projected Receiving TDs: 0.11

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Barkley Fantasy Performance

• Among players at the RB position, Barkley is currently the 13th-ranked player in fantasy (35th overall), with 195.3 total fantasy points (12.2 per game).
• During his last three games, Barkley has delivered 43.2 total fantasy points (14.4 per game), running the ball 62 times for 278 yards and two scores. As a pass-catcher, he has tacked on 14 yards on two receptions (five targets).
• Barkley has delivered 67.0 total fantasy points (13.4 per game) during his last five games, rushing the ball 95 times for 456 yards and three scores. As a receiver, he has tacked on 14 yards on two receptions (nine targets).
• The peak of Barkley's fantasy season came against the New York Giants in Week 8, when he compiled 29.4 fantasy points with zero passing yards, zero TDs, and picks. With his legs, he added 150 rushing yards on 14 carries (10.7 YPC) with one touchdown.
• From a fantasy perspective, Saquon Barkley had his worst game of the season in Week 7 against the Minnesota Vikings, when he put up just 4.2 fantasy points (18 carries, 44 yards).

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Commanders Defensive Performance

• Washington has conceded more than 300 yards passing to five players this season.
• The Commanders have allowed 14 players to pass for at least one TD in a game this year.
• Washington has allowed at least two TD passes to 11 opposing QBs this year.
• Six players have thrown for at least three TDs in a game versus the Commanders this year.
• Washington has allowed over 100 yards receiving to seven players this season.
• The Commanders have allowed 27 players to catch a TD pass against them this year.
• Washington has allowed four players to catch two or more touchdown passes in a game this year.
• The Commanders have allowed six players to amass over 100 yards rushing in a game this season.
• A total of 15 players have run for at least one TD versus Washington this season.
• Just two players have rushed for more than one TD versus the Commanders this season.

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