{
  "id": 11974395,
  "title": "Tank Bigsby or Will Shipley? Fantasy football waiver wire decision after Saquon Barkley injury",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/tank-bigsby-or-will-shipley-fantasy-football-waiver-wire-decision",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T17:46:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tank-bigsby-shipley-fantasy-football-174607383.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Philadelphia Eagles faced an injury crisis after their starter, Saquon Barkley, suffered a right hamstring injury in the first quarter of their game against the Los Angeles Rams. The news sent shockwaves through the fantasy football community, as both Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley found themselves thrust into the spotlight. Barkley left the game with a questionable status, leaving Bigsby to take over on that crucial drive. Bigsby's role behind Barkley was notable, as he even celebrated a touchdown in Philadelphia's 3-0 lead. However, he suffered a stinger on the opening play during Week 2 against Tennessee, finishing with only 9 yards on four carries. Shipley, on the other hand, out-snapped Bigsby at Tennessee with 39 snaps to 26, and played 51% of the offensive snaps. He turned seven carries into 24 yards and caught both of his targets, while Barkley rushed for 82 yards on 15 carries. Shipley's snap share suggests that he played a significant role as a blocker and receiver, particularly in short-yardage situations. In standard and half-point scoring leagues, Bigsby is the clear choice for addition if Barkley misses time. His early-down carries and goal-line work make him a valuable asset in the Eagles' offense. Shipley's appeal is more prominent in full PPR formats due to his playing time being contingent on short-yardage carries. However, Bigsby's 13 carries in Week 2 nearly doubled Shipley's seven, making him the likely workhorse for as long as Barkley's injury persists. The Eagles' injury situation is still unclear, as Barkley's recovery remains uncertain. Regardless, this injury has undoubtedly impacted the Eagles' offensive strategy, and fantasy managers must consider the potential ramifications of Barkley's absence.",
  "summary": "Philadelphia Eagles running backs Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley moved into a fantasy football spotlight Sunday after starter Saquon Barkley injured his right hamstring in the first quarter of the Los Angeles Rams’ visit to Lincoln Financial Field. Barkley pulled…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Fantasy football injury report Week 4: Updates on who's playing, who's out and questionable",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/fantasy-football-injury-report-week-4-updates-on-whos-playing-whos",
        "published": "2026-10-04T10:31:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}