Is Saquon Barkley playing this week? Latest on Eagles RB's status for Week 8 Fantasy Football

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley had a strong performance against his old team, the New York Giants, last week. He finished with 187 total yards and a touchdown.

Barkley and the Eagles are gearing up to play against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 8.

Will Saquon Barkley play against the Bengals on Sunday?

Saquon Barkley did not participate in the Philadelphia Eagles' Wednesday practice. He was excused for regular rest purposes; however, he returned to full participation in Thursday and Friday's sessions. He has no known injuries heading into Sunday's game and should get his typical workload.

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Barkley was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week. He was the best player in the Eagles' resurgent offense, running for 176 yards on 17 carries in the 28-3 win over the Giants.

He is third in the league with 658 running yards, behind only the San Francisco 49ers' Jordan Mason with 667 and the Baltimore Ravens' Derrick Henry with 873. Saquon Barkley also has the most rushing yards of any Eagles RB through six games.

How to watch Cincinnati Bengals vs. Philadelphia Eagles in Week 8?

The Cincinnati Bengals will host the Philadelphia Eagles in one of the most highly-anticipated NFL matchups in Week 8. Since both sides are on two-game winning streaks, have two of the best quarterbacks in the NFL and arguably the league's best wide receiver combination, the game is expected to be an exciting one.

The Bengals have been playing better lately after a sluggish start to the season and are vying for a postseason spot in the AFC North. In Week 7, the Eagles won back-to-back games for the first time this season, improving their record to 4-2.

All of the game information, including TV and streaming details, for the Week 8 showdown between the two postseason contenders is provided below:

Date and Time: Sunday, Oct. 26 at 1:00 p.m. ET

Location: Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio

TV: CBS

Announcers: Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Charles Davis (color analyst), and Evan Washburn (sideline reporter)

Live streaming: Paramount+, FuboTV, NFL+

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