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@DEN: #3 vs opposing RB - 17.53 FPA
Bye Week6Rank32% Rostered90.0% Change-0.5WK 7 Pts0.00WK 8 Proj. Pts0.00
2020 Fantasy Stats
   PassingRushingReceivingRetMiscFumFantasy
WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDRecYdsTDTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1@CIN
Win, 16-13
---84-13-----9.70
2KC
Loss, 20-23
---93-455-----18.80
3CAR
Loss, 16-21
---5911184-----31.30
4@TB
Loss, 31-38
---12-12-----2.40
5@NO
Loss, 27-30
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6Bye  ------------0.00
7JAX
Win, 39-29
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8@DEN
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
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9LV
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
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10@MIA
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
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11NYJ
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
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12@BUF
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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13NE
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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14ATL
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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15@LV
Thu 5:20 pmGet Tickets
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16DEN
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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17@KC
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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2020 Fantasy Stats
  RushingReceivingFumFantasy
WkOppYdsTDYdsTDLostPts
1@CIN,
W 16-13
84-3--9.70
2KC,
L 20-23
93-55--18.80
3CAR,
L 16-21
59184--31.30
4@TB,
L 31-38
12-2--2.40
5@NO,
L 27-30
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6Bye-----0.00
7JAX,
W 39-29
-----0.00
8@DEN,
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
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9LV,
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
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10@MIA,
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
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11NYJ,
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
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12@BUF,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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13NE,
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
14ATL,
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
15@LV,
Thu 5:20 pmGet Tickets
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16DEN,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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17@KC,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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News

  • Not close to return

    Coach Anthony Lynn said Wednesday that Ekeler (hamstring) will be back "later rather than sooner," Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Ekeler remains without an official timetable to return from his hamstring injury, which Lynn called "very serious." The versatile running back is eligible to return from injured reserve as soon as the Chargers' Week 8 matchup in Denver, but Lynn's comments hint that Ekeler is likely trending toward a return at the latter end of his estimated 4-to-6-week recovery period. In the meantime, Justin Jackson and Joshua Kelley will continue to spearhead Los Angeles' rushing attack.

    Published: Wed, Oct 21 at 12:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Lands on IR

    The Chargers placed Ekeler on injured reserve Friday.

    Analysis: Ekeler will thus miss at least three games, meaning that he won't be back any sooner than the Chargers' Week 8 tilt against the Jaguars. That's of course a best-case scenario, and it's quite possible Ekeler remains on IR beyond that, given that original estimates pegged his anticipated recovery timetable in the 4-to-6-week range. In Ekeler's absence, Joshua Kelley and Justin Jackson will head the team's backfield, with one of Kalen Ballage, Troymaine Pope or Darius Bradwell a candidate to be…read more

    Published: Fri, Oct 9 at 1:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Will miss at least one game

    Coach Anthony Lynn confirmed Thursday that Ekeler (hamstring) is out for Monday night's game against the Saints, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.

    Analysis: Lynn added that the Chargers haven't yet decided if Ekeler will be placed on IR, which implies that there's at least some hope that the running back could potentially beat the estimated four-to-six week timetable that was previously reported by Adam Schefter of ESPN. In Ekeler's absence, Joshua Kelley and Justin Jackson will head the team's backfield.

    Published: Thu, Oct 8 at 12:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks

    Ekeler is expected to be sidelined 4-to-6 weeks due to a hamstring injury and a hyperextended knee, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that Ekeler's hamstring issue is a Grade 2 strain. The every-down back will seek a second medical opinion, but at this time it looks like he'll be placed on IR and remain sidelined until at least November. In the meantime, Joshua Kelley and Justin Jackson will handle the bulk of Los Angeles' carries.

    Published: Mon, Oct 5 at 12:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Likely for injured reserve

    Ekeler is expected to land on IR after suffering a "serious" hamstring injury during Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Rapoport notes that the Chargers won't finalize any decisions until the full results of Ekeler's medical evaluation have been revealed, but at this point it would be surprising to see the do-it-all running back avoid a multi-game absence. Though Ekeler may need to spend more than the three-week minimum on IR, it looks like he's expected to make a return later during the regular season. In the meantime, Los Angeles will roll with Joshua Kelley and Justin Jackson out of the backfield, while…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 5 at 9:28am by Rotowire.com
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  • In line for multi-game absence

    Ekeler is slated to miss multiple weeks due to the hamstring injury and hyperextended knee that he suffered during Sunday's 38-31 defeat at Tampa Bay, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: In the wake of a first-quarter hit, Ekeler was in significant pain and couldn't put any weight on his left leg in his attempts to get off the field. He required a cart to get to the locker room and didn't make another appearance, and after the game he needed crutches and was wearing a brace on the leg. Looking ahead, the Chargers play five more games before a Week 10 bye, so there isn't a respite for Ekeler in the immediate future. In the meantime, the team will need to make due with Joshua…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 4 at 4:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with hamstring injury

    When asked about the hamstring injury Ekeler suffered in Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers, coach Anthony Lynn replied "I'm not sure how bad it is, but it looked pretty bad," Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.

    Analysis: It's too soon to know how much, if any, further game action Ekeler might miss, but his status for next Monday's contest against the Saints will obviously need to be monitored closely, based on Lynn's post-game comments. Joshua Kelley and Justin Jackson are next up for the Chargers' carries if Ekeler is limited or out in Week 5.

    Published: Sun, Oct 4 at 2:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Injury-shortened day in loss

    Ekeler rushed twice for 12 yards and brought in his one target for two yards in the Chargers' 38-31 loss to the Buccaneers before exiting for good in the first quarter due to a hamstring injury.

    Analysis: The versatile veteran had gotten off to a solid start on the ground before being felled by his left hamstring injury. Given the delicate and unpredictable nature of soft-tissue injuries, Ekeler's availability for a Week 5 Monday night road matchup against the Saints likely will be up in the air for a significant portion of the upcoming week.

    Published: Sun, Oct 4 at 2:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Picks up hamstring injury

    Ekeler is questionable to return to Sunday's game in Tampa Bay due to a hamstring injury.

    Analysis: Considering Ekeler couldn't put any weight on his left leg, it's somewhat of a surprise that he may be able to reenter the Chargers' Week 4 contest. Having said that, however long Ekeler is sidelined, some combination of Joshua Kelley and Justin Jackson will cover for him out of the backfield.

    Published: Sun, Oct 4 at 10:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • Needs cart to get off field

    Ekeler (leg) was carted off the field during Sunday's game at Tampa Bay, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Ekeler was in significant pain and was unable to put any weight on his left leg after taking a first-quarter hit along the Chargers' sideline. The training staff looked at his left foot before taking him to the locker room. In Ekeler's stead, L.A. will count on Joshua Kelley and Justin Jackson to man the backfield.

    Published: Sun, Oct 4 at 10:48am by Rotowire.com
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  • Totals 139 yards in loss

    Ekeler carried the ball 12 times for 59 yards and also caught all 11 of his targets for 80 yards in Sunday's 21-16 loss to the Panthers. He also accounted for a touchdown.

    Analysis: It should have been an even better day for Ekeler, but the running back botched a hook-and-ladder attempt which would have resulted in a walk-in, game-winning touchdown. After a Week 1 which saw the star back record just one target, the Chargers have made a concerted effort to include Ekeler in the passing game with 15 targets over the past two weeks. Most of that workload came Sunday with the team trailing from the jump, though the 11 targets weren't simply off of checkdowns or dump-offs but…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 4:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Piles up yardage in OT loss

    Ekeler carried the ball 16 times for 93 yards and caught all four of his targets for 55 yards in Sunday's 23-20 overtime loss to Kansas City.

    Analysis: While it was an impressive performance for Ekeler, it could have been bigger -- quarterback Justin Herbert ran in a four-yard TD while Joshua Kelley also topped the century mark in scrimmage yards on 25 touches. The Chargers' backfield increasingly looks like a 1A/1B arrangement rather than Ekeler being entrusted with lead duties, but that could still lead to big numbers for both backs in Week 3 against a Panthers run defense that's already been lit up by Josh Jacobs and Leonard Fournette this…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 20 at 6:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Receiving opportunities limited?

    Coach Anthony Lynn suggested Ekeler could see his pass-catching opportunities limited thanks to the team's new offensive scheme, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Lynn more or less reinforced what occurred Sunday, which saw the offense trade quick and concise checkdowns to the running back for more pocket-moving maneuvers and additional pass protection. It's hard to imagine any offensive scheme that limits last year's near 1,000-yard receiver is a particularly good one, but Lynn did make it a point to say he still wants to give the shifty back touches. It's true that Ekeler carried the ball 19 times and was largely effective in that capacity, but…read more

    Published: Tue, Sep 15 at 12:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Efficient runner in win

    Ekeler carried the ball 19 times for 84 yards in Sunday's 16-13 win over the Bengals. He caught his lone target for three yards.

    Analysis: On the one hand, it was excellent to see Ekeler command nearly 20 carries in a contest that was close throughout. The 25-year-old's longest carry was only 13 yards, yet he was still able to consistently churn out yardage to the tune of 4.4 yards per carry. Still, it has to be a little troubling for fantasy managers considering Ekeler's lack of influence in the passing game, particularly after a 2019 season in which he piled up 92 receptions and almost 1,000 receiving yards. To make matters…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 13 at 4:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Looking strong

    Ekeler has shown impressive strength at training camp, holding his own in drills against linebackers, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Ekeler may have a reputation as a scatback, but he's listed at a respectable 200 pounds and owns a career average of 4.8 yards per carry. He's in good position to build on last year's career high 132 carries, now sharing a backfield with Justin Jackson and Joshua Kelley instead of Melvin Gordon. That's not to say Ekeler will be a 20-carry-a-game workhorse, but he does have some chance to match his volume from Weeks 1-4 last season -- 14.0 carries, 6.0 catches per game -- when Gordon was holding…read more

    Published: Fri, Aug 21 at 7:26am by Rotowire.com
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  • Locked up by Chargers

    The Chargers have signed Ekeler to a four-year, $24.5 million contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Ekeler's contract reportedly includes $15 million in guarantees. The dynamic dual threat was scheduled to become a restricted free agent this offseason, but the Chargers have opted to lock him up for the foreseeable future rather than simply bring him back on a one-year basis. The 24-year-old proved his every-down potential by shouldering the load during the first four games of the 2019 season before Melvin Gordon's holdout came to an end, a span during which he compiled 220 rushing yards and…read more

    Published: Fri, Mar 6 at 11:14am by Rotowire.com
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  • Crosses 1,500 scrimmage yards

    Ekeler carried the ball nine times for 46 yards and caught nine of 11 targets for 43 yards in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs,

    Analysis: While Ekeler was seven yards short of joining just a handful of running backs to record 1,000 receiving yards in a season, it was nevertheless a banner year for the third-year pro as he finished the 2019 campaign with 557 rushing yards, 993 receiving yards and 11 total touchdowns. The 24-year-old proved that he could be an every-down back in his short stint as the starter to open 2019 while Melvin Gordon was holding out, but it's unclear whether the Chargers will operate with that same mindset…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 30 at 9:26am by Rotowire.com
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  • Productive despite loss

    Ekeler carried the ball four times for 11 yards and also registered five receptions for 58 yards in the 24-17 loss Sunday to the Raiders.

    Analysis: While Ekeler is well off his career pace of 5.3 yards per carry, the diminutive running back has a slim opportunity to become just the third running back since 1985 to record over 1,000 receiving yards in a single season. The 24-year-old is likely to finish the campaign with over 1,400 scrimmage yards, and Ekeler continues to be one of the better bargains of the 2019 fantasy season relative to his August draft value.

    Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 5:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Totals 81 scrimmage yards

    Ekeler carried seven times for 19 yards and caught five of seven targets for an additional 62 yards during Sunday's 39-10 loss to the Vikings.

    Analysis: Ekeler did next to nothing on the ground, but he came through with his usual impactful performance as a receiver. He tied for second on the team in receptions while finishing third in targets and receiving yards. Ekeler is now nearing 1,400 scrimmage yards for the season and continues to thrive despite playing behind Melvin Gordon. He should be expected to get double-digit touches next Sunday against the Raiders and will look to continue his efficiency against a vulnerable defense.

    Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 8:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Career-best performance Sunday

    Ekeler carried the ball eight times for 101 yards and caught four of five targets for 112 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 45-10 rout of the Jaguars.

    Analysis: The 213 scrimmage yards were a career high for the third-year running back, and Ekeler also helped Philip Rivers set a new personal best when he took a short pass early in the third quarter and raced 84 yards to the end zone -- the longest TD pass of the veteran quarterback's career. Ekeler is now 170 receiving yards shy of 1,000 for the year, but he'll have a much tougher matchup in Week 15 when the Chargers host the Vikings.

    Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 5:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds paydirt

    Ekeler carried the ball nine times for 16 yards and also added four receptions for 51 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Broncos.

    Analysis: Ekeler was once again a weapon in the passing game, taking a 30-yard wheel route to the house for the Chargers' first touchdown of the game. While Melvin Gordon was the featured back on the ground once again (20 carries, 99 yards), Ekeler still saw nine carries of his own, making it just the second time since Week 5 against the Broncos --- Gordon's de facto 2019 debut --- in which the third-year back saw seven or more carries. It's possible Ekeler could see a step back in receiving…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 5:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Big receiving game versus Chiefs

    Ekeler rushed five times for 24 yards and caught eight of 11 targets for 108 yards in Monday night's 24-17 loss to the Chiefs.

    Analysis: Ekeler was handed nine fewer carries than Melvin Gordon, but totaled 42 more scrimmage yards thanks to a superb effort in the passing game. The tailback caught a 37-yard reception on the Chargers' first offensive drive and was routinely targeted on underneath routes afterward. Overall, he easily led the team in receiving yards and tied Keenan Allen for the high in grabs, sending him into the bye week on a good note individually.

    Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 9:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets in end zone through air

    Ekeler rushed just six times for 19 yards and secured both of his targets for 29 yards and a touchdown in the Chargers' 26-24 loss to the Raiders on Thursday.

    Analysis: As his final numbers indicate, Ekeler was held in check on the ground after a strong 12-carry, 70-yard performance versus the Packers just four days prior. However, the versatile back was able to notch a receiving touchdown for the third time in the last four games by snaring a fourth-quarter scoring toss from Philip Rivers, a catch that also helped him extend his season-long streak of multiple receptions to 10 contests. Ekeler will look to up his overall production when the Chargers face off…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 8 at 7:58am by Rotowire.com
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  • Nearly totals 100 yards

    Ekeler carried the ball 12 times for 70 yards and caught all four of his targets for 23 yards in the 26-11 win Sunday over the Packers.

    Analysis: While Ekeler ultimately saw teammate Melvin Gordon register two one-yard touchdowns, it was the former who was far more explosive Sunday, ripping off an average of 5.8 yards per carry compared to Gordon's 4.0 figure. Considering the Chargers never trailed, it was a bit of an odd game script for Ekeler, but the shifty back capitalized on a molasses-like Packers' linebacking corps, routinely cutting and knifing his way for additional yards after contact. This was the first game since Gordon's…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 5:21pm by Rotowire.com
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