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Practicing Wednesday Ekeler (ankle) is participating in practice Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ekeler was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report before being upgraded to limited participation Tuesday. Receiver Mike Williams (heel) and tight end Jared Cook (quad) also are practicing Wednesday, so if those two and Ekeler are both able to gain clearance for Thursday's game against the Chiefs, quarterback Justin Herbert could have a healthy group of pass catchers at his disposal for the highly anticipated AFC West matchup.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 15, 2021

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Gets limited tag Tuesday Ekeler (ankle) was limited at Tuesday's walkthrough.

Impact One day removed from being estimated as a non-participant on the Chargers' initial practice report of Week 15, Ekeler managed some activity as the team gears up for Thursday's divisional showdown with the Chiefs. He appears to be trending in the right direction after getting forced out of the team's Week 14 win versus the Giants with an ankle injury that coach Brandon Staley considered to be "nothing major" Monday, per Daniel Popper of The Athletic. Still, though, Ekeler's status is one to monitor considering his standing L.A.'s offense. Aside from Ekeler, the team's backfield is composed of Justin Jackson, Joshua Kelley and Larry Rountree.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 14, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

DNP on practice estimate Ekeler (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact That said, coach Brandon Staley has indicated that Ekeler's ankle issue is "nothing major" and that the the Chargers' top back is expected back at practice in advance of Thursday night's game against Kansas City.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 13, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not expected to miss time Ekeler (ankle) is expected to be fine moving forward and coach Brandon Staley said after Sunday's 37-21 win over the Giants that Ekeler could have returned to the game if necessary...

Impact Ekeler exited in the third quarter, and the Chargers didn't see a need to push him with the game well in hand. Staley's post-game comments suggest the star running back is unlikely to miss additional time, but Ekeler's participation in practice leading up to Thursday's game against the Chiefs will still bear monitoring, as the short week falls at an inconvenient time for the banged-up Ekeler. Fellow running backs Justin Jackson and Joshua Kelley saw a near-even split in opportunities against the Giants, with 42 scrimmage yards on 10 touches and 38 yards on 11 touches, respectively.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'When Ekeler returns, he won't be as productive.' — Dr. Matt Provencher on Austin Ekeler's ankle injury

'When Ekeler returns, he won't be as productive.' — Dr. Matt Provencher on Austin Ekeler's ankle injury

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • Fox Sports

Herbert throws 3 touchdowns, Chargers defeat Giants 37-21

Justin Herbert threw for three touchdowns and the Los Angeles Chargers won consecutive games for the first time since early October, defeating the New York Giants 37-21

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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DECEMBER 12, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Picks up ankle injury Sunday Ekeler exited Sunday's contest against the Giants due to an ankle injury.

Impact Ekeler picked up the injury midway through the third quarter during a three-yard run. Per Daniel Popper of The Athletic, Chargers trainers worked on Ekeler's left ankle before helping him off the field. After receiving a heavy tape job and testing it out on the sideline, the team determined the running back to be questionable to return. If he doesn't get back in the game, Ekeler will finish Week 14 with 12 carries for 68 yards and one touchdown and two catches (on four targets) for 17 yards. With Larry Rountree a healthy scratch Sunday, L.A. is left with Justin Jackson and Joshua Kelley out of the backfield.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 12, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM

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DECEMBER 12, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM

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DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go this week Ekeler (ankle) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants after practicing fully Friday.

Impact Ekeler thus is in line to continue to serve as the Chargers' clear-cut top back this weekend, a fantasy-friendly role that through 12 games has resulted in him scoring 15 total TDs, while averaging 12.4 carries for 55.3 yards and 4.7 catches for 43.2 yards per contest. He figures to remain busy against New York on Sunday, especially with PPR ace Keenan Allen (reserve/COVID-19 list) slated to be out this weekend.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Another limited practice Ekeler (ankle) remained limited at practice Thursday.

Impact Though Ekeler has logged back-to-back limited practice sessions, so far there's been nothing to suggest that he's in much danger of missing Sunday's game against the Giants. Friday's final injury report will reveal whether the Chargers' lead back heads into the weekend with an injury designation or fully cleared for Week 14 action.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 9, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM

Limited by ankle issue Ekeler (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Impact Per Daniel Popper of The Athletic, Ekeler emerged from the Chargers' Week 13 win over the Bengals dealing with "bumps and bruises," according to head coach Brandon Staley. Wednesday's injury report indicates that the running back's ankle is the specific concern in play, but the fact that he practiced in some capacity suggests that he has a chance to remain in the lineup this weekend against the Giants, a notion that would be solidified by Ekeler participating in Thursday's session as well.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers' defense finally rises to occasion when needed most

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DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Banged up after Sunday's win Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said Ekeler is dealing with "bumps and bruises" following Sunday's 41-22 win over the Bengals, but the running back is expected to practice durin...

Impact Fantasy managers will still want to check back in on Ekeler to make sure he's back on the field Wednesday for the start of Week 14 prep. Because Staley didn't specifically say that Ekeler was dealing with an injury, the 26-year-old will most likely be ready to handle his normal workload by the time this weekend's game against the Giants arrives. Ekeler carried 14 times for 59 yards and a touchdown and recorded five receptions for 45 yards on five targets in the victory over Cincinnati.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals' momentum screeches to halt in messy Chargers loss

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DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two fumbles in win Ekeler carried the ball 14 times for 59 yards and a touchdown and caught all five of his targets for 45 yards in Sunday's 41-22 win over the Bengals. He also lost two fumbles.

Impact Ekeler uncharacteristically fumbled twice, losing control of the ball immediately after securing receptions in both the second and third quarter. Those miscues lessened what should have been another stellar fantasy day considering the multi-talented back scored a touchdown in his fourth consecutive game. Ekeler has admitted this season's additional workload has been challenging, but with the Chargers struggling to find any sort of reliable change-of-pace option, expect the 26-year-old to continue shouldering the heavy majority of the load out of the backfield.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Ekeler Punches in Touchdown Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler rushes in for a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM

Mike Hilton's textbook tackle forces second fumble from Austin Ekeler Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton hits and forces a fumble from Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • NFL.COM