Barkley suffered a stinger on Philadelphia’s first offensive play Sunday, missed most of the first half, and returned only briefly after halftime. He said afterward that he felt alright but confirmed he will undergo an MRI. Any limitation or missed Week 3 time would create an immediate opportunity shift in Philadelphia’s backfield.

Hold Barkley and wait for the MRI result. Tank Bigsby is the priority contingency add, with Will Shipley also likely to remain involved if Barkley misses time.

Barkley suffered a stinger on Philadelphia’s first offensive play Sunday, missed most of the first half, and returned only briefly after halftime.

Barkley returning at all is encouraging, but the MRI keeps this from being dismissed as a routine in-game scare. Until Philadelphia provides the results, Week 3 availability remains unsettled.