Colts' Taylor, Rams' Kupp among best bets to score
Nearing the halfway point of the NFL’s regular season, it’s good to realize there are still some “set it and forget it” plays for fantasy going into Week 9NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AUSTIN EKELER #30 - RUNNING BACK - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
333 YDS •
65 ATT •
4 TD
333 YDS
65 ATT
4 TD
Every Austin Ekeler Touch from 124 Total Yard Game vs Patriots
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Big day in loss Ekeler (hip) carried the ball 11 times for 64 yards and a touchdown and also caught six of his 10 targets for 60 yards in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Patriots.
Impact Despite appearing on the injury report late in the week with a hip injury and eventually earning a questionable designation for Sunday's contest, Ekeler was a critical factor of a disjointed offense that was plagued by miscommunication. The end result saw the dynamic tailback tally his third straight game with at least four receptions and 40 receiving yards, and his fourth total game this season with at least 50 rushing and receiving yards. The 27-year-old is easily on pace to set a career high in both attempts and rushing yards, but the extra rushing workload coupled with a bigger focus on receiver Mike Williams has marginally whittled into Ekeler's receiving workload. Expect another strong day for the star running back when the Chargers take on the susceptible linebacking corps of the Eagles next week.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Phillips pick-six propels Patriots past Chargers 27-24
Adrian Phillips intercepted two Justin Herbert passes and returned one for the go-ahead touchdown, Nick Folk kicked four field goals and the New England Patriots rallied for a 27-2...OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Austin Ekeler Dashes Through Hole For 28-Yard Gain Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler dashes through the hole for a 28-yard pickup.
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM
Austin Ekeler Powers Through for Goal-Line Touchdown The entire Los Angeles Chargers offensive line plows Chargers running back Austin Ekeler through a goal-line pileup for a strong rushing tou...
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM
Austin Ekeler Officially Active For Chargers In Week 8 Patriots Matchup Star running back Austin Ekeler officially is active for Sunday's game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the New England Patriots.
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • NESN.COM
Patriots-Chargers inactives: Austin Ekeler, Jonnu Smith active Sunday Ekeler had been listed as questionable with a hip soreness that kept him out of practice Thursday and Friday.
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • BOSTONHERALD.COM
Active for Week 8 Ekeler (hip) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Impact There had been concern regarding Ekeler's Week 8 status after he missed practice both Thursday and Friday, but coach Brandon Staley's comments following Friday's session suggested that the Chargers were hopeful they'd have their top back available Sunday, a notion that was reinforced by subsequent reports. Now that he's confirmed as active versus New England, Ekeler is in line to continue to head the Chargers backfield in the absence of any setbacks, with Justin Jackson and Larry Rountree on hand to work in complementary roles.
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
The Latest: Seahawks cruise, Broncos barely hold on
The Seattle Seahawks made their victory look easyOCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Austin Ekeler Injury Update Boosts Week 8 Fantasy Outlook Fantasy managers had a right to be concerned when Los Angeles Chargers' running back Austin Ekeler became a late addition to the injury repo...
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Ready to play Ekeler (hip), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, told Adam Schefter of ESPN that he'll be ready to play.
Impact Ekeler's hip injury cost him practice time during the week, but the running back himself seems confident in his health. While Ekeler's own optimism about his availability isn't as definitive as an official word from the team, his positive outlook should leave fantasy managers encouraged. Confirmation of Ekeler's Week 8 playing status will arrive upon the release of the Chargers' inactive list prior to Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff.
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on Austin Ekeler, Alex Collins, D'Andre Swift, more RBs affecting Week 8 start 'em, sit em decisions Austin Ekeler, Alex Collins, D'Andre Swift, and Jamaal Williams are the key
OCTOBER 30, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Chargers activate defensive lineman Justin Jones from IR
Defensive lineman Justin Jones has been activated off injured reserve by the Los Angeles ChargersOCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chargers' Ekeler questionable vs. Patriots due to hip injury
Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is questionable for Los Angeles’ game against New England on Sunday due to a hip injuryOCTOBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chargers are hopeful Austin Ekeler can play against Patriots despite missing practices Chargers are hopeful Austin Ekeler can play against the Patriots on Sunday despite missing practices on Thursday and Friday because of hip i...
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Coach hopeful regarding status Coach Brandon Staley relayed Friday that he's hopeful Ekeler (hip) will be able to play Sunday against the Patriots.
Impact Staley noted that Ekeler felt a little bit sore after a strong effort at Wednesday's practice, so the Chargers held the running back out of the team's past two sessions. On the plus side, Staley indicated that Ekeler is feeling better at this stage. While that sounds promising, for now Ekeler -- who is officially listed as questionable -- can be considered a game-day call in advance of Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff. If he's limited or out versus New England, added Week 8 backfield touches would be available for Justin Jackson, Joshua Kelley and Larry Rountree.
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable after another DNP Ekeler (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots after missing practice both Thursday and Friday.
Impact We'll look for added clarity with regard to Ekeler's status as the Chargers' 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff approaches, and ideally NFL insiders such as Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport will have added context to report by late Saturday night or early Sunday morning. If Ekeler ends up out or limited versus New England, Justin Jackson, Joshua Kelley and Larry Rountree would be in line for added Week 8 backfield opportunities.
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Austin Ekeler discusses his signature air guitar celebration ' 'NFL Slimetime' Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler joins "NFL Slimetime" host Dylan Schefter for an interview.
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • NFL.COM
Not spotted at practice Friday Ekeler (hip) remained sidelined at practice Friday, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Ekeler was added to the Chargers' Week 8 injury report Thursday after missing practice and his absence from Friday's session clouds his status for Sunday's game against the Patriots. The team's upcoming injury report will reveal the running back's official injury designation, but if if Ekeler ends up out or limited this weekend, Joshua Kelley, Justin Jackson and Larry Rountree would be in line for added backfield touches.
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Added to injury report Thursday Ekeler didn't practice Thursday due to a hip issue.
Impact Ekeler, who wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, was the only Charger not to practice Thursday, so his status now is worth monitoring closely as Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET game against the Patriots approaches. Next up for the team's backfield touches should Ekeler be out or limited this weekend are Joshua Kelley, Justin Jackson and Larry Rountree.
OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chargers not looking past last year's drubbing by Patriots
Last season’s 45-0 win by the New England Patriots over the Los Angeles Chargers was more significant than the final scoreOCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 8
Daniel Jones has a great matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs, who rank 30th in adjusted pass defense based on numberFire’s metricsOCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Van Noy on Austin Ekeler 10/28: "It takes everybody to get a player like that on the ground" Patriots linebacker Kyle Van Noy addresses the media on Thursday, October 28, 2021.
OCTOBER 28, 2021 • PATRIOTS.COM
Austin Ekeler on Talent in Running Back Room Running Back Austin Ekeler speaks to the media about running back depth, improving on first and second downs, and more.
OCTOBER 27, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM
