Running Back 7 – Saquon Barkley NYG
Saquon Barkley was the talk of July, but after signing a contract and showing up to training camp, Barkley is ready to lead the Giants back to the playoffs. He is coming off an impressive year, though he has yet to reach the league leading 2,028 scrimmage yards of his rookie year, 2018. In sixteen games last year Saquon earned 1,650 scrimmage yards, 10 touchdowns (TD) and 57 receptions, earning him running back (RB) 6. He seems to fit well into Head Coach Brian Daboll’s system and should be primed for another great year.
The Giants won several close games in 2022, and Barkley was a large reason in those games. His ability to ‘shoulder the load’ late in games is a particular trait shared only amongst the greats. It is often to refereed to as the clutch gene, and Barkely has it.
Daniel Jones’ development under Brian Daboll was a massive step forward, and it should be improving in 2023. This is helping Barkely with the safeties playing deep instead of coming into the box. Look for Barkley to have similar numbers to last year, with perhaps more yards and touchdowns.Barkley had a dip in his ADP, but is going back in the mid second round in most drafts. If you want him you will have to draft him early.

Linebacker 7 – Devin White TB
Devin White had a relatively down year for his caliber of play. It was his first season excluded from the All-Pro or the Pro Bowl teams since his rookie year. His numbers from last year were 124 tackles, 16 QB hits, 8 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, 5 passes defended, 3 fumble recoveries, and 2 forced fumbles. As stated it’s not bad, but for Devin White its below standards. Luckily for D. White owners he no longer has Tom Brady running the offense, which should lead to more defensive snaps. The losses to their starting offenses are staggering; A center, guard, quarterback, and running back are blows to any offense, at any level.
With Head Coach Todd Bowls and Defensive Coordinators K. Rodgers and L. Foote returning their defense should be familiar for White. White also benefits from having future hall of fame member LaVonte David signing for one more year. Look for White to have the bounce back season that most of the IDP community is expecting him to have. His ADP is inconsistent depending on league size and scoring rules. If you want him, go get him as he is a LB 1 by every metric and will improve on his 2022 numbers.

Thank you for reading Mano y Mano. Check in tomorrow for RB & LB #6
Bet Smart, Be Lucky – Iggy

*Stats come from FantasyPros, Pro Football Reference, Sleeper, Statmuse, and NFL/Next Gen.*Rankings are based on .5 PPR format and FF7s.