# Saquon Barkley vows to be fearless after Week 2 stinger

> Barkley promises to play fearless despite neck injury from Week 2.
- Title: Saquon Barkley vows to be fearless after Week 2 stinger
- Summary: Barkley promises to play fearless despite neck injury from Week 2. Eagles running back Saquon Barkley says he will play without fear after a neck injury from…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/after-week-2-stinger-saquon-barkley-vow-to-be-fearless
- Published: 2026-09-26T02:17:36.661+00:00
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- Topics: saquon barkley, eagles, necks, week 2, bills, bears, nfl, sports
## Barkley's Week 2 injury
Saquon Barkley suffered a neck stinger on the first play from scrimmage against the Titans in Week 2.

> I’ve had a history of [stingers] before
## Barkley's neck concerns
Barkley said he was less stable with his neck than usual and needed to strengthen it for his career.

> I probably wasn’t as great as I needed to be with my neck stability and strengthening my neck
## Barkley's MRI results
Barkley has an MRI showing no serious issues but worries about his career longevity.

> It’s good to have an MRI knowing it’s nothing, hopefully, God willing
## Barkley's recovery progress
Barkley returned to practice on Friday after being limited Thursday with a neck collar.

> I’ve been super active focusing on my lower body and longevity of my career
## Barkley's Monday game plan
Barkley will play fearless against the Bears in Week 3 after rehabbing his neck.

> I’m going to let the game come, and I’m going to go out there and play fearless
## Eagles' Week 3 challenge
The Eagles face a third-string quarterback in Chicago to move to 3-0 in Week 3.

> The Eagles are 2-0 after narrow wins against the overmatched Commanders and Titans
## Key takeaway

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley says he will play without fear after a neck injury from Week 2.