Barkley (ankle) is listed as active Sunday at Buffalo, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

After being listed as a limited practice participant for a second week in a row, Barkley again was listed as questionable for an upcoming game. This time around, though, there was optimism from the Giants (via Adam Schefter of ESPN) and Barkley himself (via Ian Rapoport of NFL Network) that he'd make his first appearance since sustaining a high right-ankle sprain Week 2, and that has come to pass. There's a chance Barkley doesn't take on a full workload right away considering the aforementioned limitations, but New York will have its top playmaker available Week 6. Matt Breida will be Barkley's top competitor for reps out of the backfield Sunday.

The Giants are optimistic that Barkley (ankle), who is listed as questionable, will play Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The report says the Giants are "hopeful" and "feel good about it," but not certain. It sounds like he'll truly be a game-time call, which unfortunately for fantasy managers won't come until shortly before the 8:20 ET kickoff on Sunday.

Barkley (ankle) is listed as questionable for a matchup with the Bills on Sunday night, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barkley appears truly questionable for a second straight week, and he'll be running behind the most injured offensive line in the league if he ends up playing. The Giants have ruled out three O-linemen and QB Daniel Jones (neck), with TE Darren Waller (groin) and three additional blockers deemed questionable. A late kickoff at 8:15 ET on Sunday further complicates matters for fantasy purposes given that Barkley may end up a game-time decision. Matt Breida dominated backfield work in the first two games Barkley missed, whereas Breida and Eric Gray operated in a near-50/50 split last Sunday in Miami.

Barkley (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barkley appears to be in something of a holding pattern in his recovery from a right high-ankle sprain; he's now been limited in eight consecutive practices. The standout running back still has a chance to put an end to his three-game absence this Sunday against the Bills, but he may need to put in a full practice Friday for the Giants to give him the green light to play. Even if he plays this weekend, Barkley may not make for the slam-dunk lineup option he usually is, particularly in shallower leagues. In addition to the prospect of facing a negative game script in a road matchup against the heavily favored Bills, Barkley will be running behind a struggling offensive line and could be subject to a limited workload and snap count if he suits up.

Barkley (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

During the media-access portion of Wednesday's session, Barkley was operating with his right ankle heavily taped and also looked similar to how he appeared last week when he ran with the ball, per Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News. The Giants have two more chances to evaluate Barkley's health before determining how he's listed ahead of Sunday's game at Buffalo. But, as coach Brian Daboll told Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com on Monday, Barkley's Week 6 availability has "yet to be determined."

Coach Brian Daboll said the status of Barkley (ankle) for Sunday's game against the Bills is "yet to be determined," Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barkley hasn't suited up since Week 2 due to a lingering right ankle injury. Last week, the star running back managed a trio of limited practices, a notable step in the right direction, though he ultimately wasn't able to take the field for Sunday's loss to the Dolphins. Daboll said tackle Andrew Thomas (hamstring) is also TBD for Week 6, though he noted that Barkley is the closer of the two to a return. Matt Breida has struggled to lead New York's backfield with Barkley absent, having rushed nine times for 21 yards and securing his only target for three yards Week 5.

Barkley (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite being listed as a limited participant in practices Wednesday through Friday and carrying a questionable tag into the weekend, Barkley will ultimately miss his third consecutive game due to a right high-ankle sprain. Matt Breida is expected to receive another turn as the Giants' lead back in his stead, but if Barkley can upgrade to full participant in practice at some point during Week 6, he should have a good chance at being available for an Oct. 15 matchup with the Bills.

Barkey (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Miami, is not expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The combination of a 'questionable' tag and three straight limited practices this week appeared to give Barkely a real chance to play, but it sounds like he'll be out another week. Still, this report isn't his official status, so fantasy managers will want to check to see if Barkely is indeed inactive about 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff in Miami.

Barkley remained limited at practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Miami, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

The combination of a 'questionable' tag and three straight limited practices gives Barkley a real chance to play, whereas last week he was a long shot heading into Monday Night Football. If nothing else, the schedule is more favorable for fantasy managers this week, with Big Blue scheduled for a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff in Miami. There's a chance Barkley plays less than usual if he suits up, as it'll be his first game back from a right high-ankle sprain and could feature an additional challenge in the form of hot weather in southern Florida. On top of that, the Giants have ruled out their starting left tackle (Andrew Thomas - hamstring), starting center (John Michael Schmitz - shoulder) and top interior O-line backup (Shane Lemieux - groin).

Barkley (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Miami, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barkley has been operating under practice restrictions the last two weeks as he recovers from a high right-ankle sprain that he sustained Week 2 at Arizona. So far, he's missed two contests due to the injury, and coach Brian Daboll told Charlotte Carroll of The Athletic on Friday that Barkley's status for Week 5 may come down to a game-time decision. The Giants have a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday, so his availability, or lack thereof, will become known about 90 minutes beforehand. If Barkley is limited or out this weekend, Matt Breida again will lead the team's backfield, with Gary Brightwell on hand for any RB reps that linger.