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Saquon Barkley vs Trey McBride

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

RBPhiladelphia Eagles
Saquon Barkley
PPG
13.4
Games
16
Rush Yds
1,140
Rush TDs
7
Rec
37
Rec Yds
273
Bye
Week 5
TEArizona CardinalsPPG LEADER
Trey McBride
PPG
14.9
Games
17
Rec
126
Rec Yds
1,239
Rec TDs
11
Targets
169
Bye
Week 11

Head to Head

13.4 PPG14.9 PPG
16 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 11

Saquon Barkley vs Trey McBride: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Saquon Barkley (RB, Philadelphia Eagles) against Trey McBride (TE, Arizona Cardinals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Saquon Barkley averaged 13.4 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Trey McBride posted 14.9 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Saquon Barkley has his bye in Week 5, Trey McBride in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

14.9 PPG for Trey McBride versus 13.4 for Saquon Barkley in 2025. The baseline favors Trey McBride, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Saquon Barkley or Trey McBride in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey McBride has the edge at 14.9 PPG compared to Saquon Barkley's 13.4 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Saquon Barkley and Trey McBride average in 2025?

Saquon Barkley averaged 13.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Trey McBride averaged 14.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Saquon Barkley and Trey McBride's bye weeks in 2026?

Saquon Barkley (PHI) has a bye in Week 5, and Trey McBride (ARI) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.