Barkley (hamstring) relayed Monday that he's 100 percent in advance of Sunday's season opener against the Jaguars, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
This narrative was expected, but it's still good to gain added confidence in the rookie back's Week 1 prospects after he dealt with a hamstring issue during the preseason. The next box for Barkley to check off relates to Wednesday's injury report. If he's deemed a full participant by the Giants, then it's all systems go for Barkley in Sunday's opener against the Jaguars. It's a contest that will provide an immediate test for the No. 2 overall pick in April's NFL Draft, considering the quality of Jacksonville's defense.