Is Saquon Barkley playing tonight? Eagles RB's status revealed for Week 2 Fantasy Football

Saquon Barkley's move from the New York Giants to the Philadelphia Eagles sent shockwaves around the NFL. It's not every time you see a Pro Bowl-caliber running back make a move to his former team's direct rival.

Hence, the spotlight will be on Barkley for the foreseeable future, as both Giants and Eagles fans will be watching for vastly different reasons.

Let's take a look at whether Barkley will be playing in today's game as the Eagles (1-0) host the Atlanta Falcons (0-1) at Philly's Lincoln Financial Field.

Is Saquon Barkley playing in Monday Night Football?

Yes, Saquon Barkley is playing in tonight's game against the Atlanta Falcons. Barkley has participated in this week's training and, barring any unfortunate occurrences will play Monday Night Football in Week 2.

However, Barkley's fellow Pro Bowler teammate, A.J. Brown, will miss tonight's crunch matchup. Brown was dealing with a hamstring injury and did not participate in Saturday's training session. Hence, the wide receiver will be forced to watch from the sidelines as his teammates attempt to make it two wins in two games.

How did Saquon Barkley perform in Week 1?

Saquon Barkley had a debut to remember for the Philadelphia Eagles. The two-time Pro Bowler rushed 24 times for 109 yards and two touchdowns in a 34-29 victory over the Green Bay Packers. Along with two catches for 23 yards and a third touchdown, this performance puts Barkley among the best offensive players in fantasy football for Week 1.

Barkley looks to be settling well in Philadelphia, and his fans couldn't have asked for a better debut. The former Penn State RB served as the Eagles' primary ball carrier (Kenny Gainwell only had two touches) and looks primed for a career year if he can stay healthy.

Barkley and his teammates will be looking to put up numbers against the visiting Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons have a new quarterback in Kirk Cousins, and Eagles' head coach Nick Sirianni must figure out a plan to stop an unpredictable Atlanta offense.

Atlanta lost at home in Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers in an 18-10 ballgame.