Aiming for Week 9 return Barkley told Lisa Salters of ESPN that he didn't play Monday at Kansas City due to "too much swelling and soreness" in his left ankle, but he hopes to be available Sunday against t... Impact The Giants have a Week 10 bye, so they could proceed with caution and hold Barkley out for a fourth straight game in Week 9, but the running back appears to be seeking some game action before the team's midseason respite. Prior to spraining his ankle back in Week 5, he averaged 16.5 touches for 79 yards from scrimmage per game and scored three TDs through the first four contests of the campaign. While Barkley goes through the final stages of his recovery, the Giants will continue to go with Devontae Booker and fullback Elijhaa Penny out of the backfield.
NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE