JUNE 9, 2021 • SI.COM
AUSTIN EKELER #30 - RUNNING BACK - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
355 YDS •
74 ATT •
4 TD
355 YDS
74 ATT
4 TD
AFC West Coaching Breakdown: Joe Lombardi Has Big Plans for Austin Ekeler The Chargers have a new coaching staff which has fantasy football players asking how the team plans on using running back Austin Ekeler. If...
Set up for career year? Ekeler could in position for a massive season in offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi's system, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Impact Considering the type of player Alvin Kamara developed into under coach Lombardi's system in New Orleans, it's entirely possible the ultra-versatile Ekeler could be an even more prominent weapon, especially if the team opts to motion the running back out wide more often (Kamara finished the 2020 season with the second-most outside WR snaps of any RB, and fourth-most slot snaps). A Grade 2 hamstring strain ultimately cost Ekeler six games last season, but even before the injury, Ekeler was far short of the pass-catching pace he set the year prior with Philip Rivers under center. Should Ekeler stay healthy for a full season, it's entirely possible the 26-year-old could threaten current receiving records for running backs, making him an extremely valuable high-upside selection, particularly in PPR formats.
MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chargers hoping to get the most out of running back Austin Ekeler A series of factors have kept Austin Ekeler from posting huge numbers, but there's no denying his importance to the Chargers' offense.
APRIL 25, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Chargers hoping to get the most out of running back Austin Ekeler A series of factors have kept Austin Ekeler from posting huge numbers, but there's no denying his importance to the Chargers' offense.
APRIL 25, 2021 • LATIMES.COM
Chargers: Austin Ekeler shares hilarious memory about Philip Rivers’ kids It is well documented that former LA Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has a big family. Rivers has nine children, seven girls and two boys...
APRIL 20, 2021 • BOLTBEAT.COM
Austin Ekeler Talks New Coaching Staff on The Pat McAfee Show Running back Austin Ekeler joined The Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday to discuss the Bolts' new coaching staff, his 405 Challenge, Justin Herbert...
MARCH 2, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM
LA Chargers: Grading Austin Ekeler and the 2020 RB group Coming into the 2020 season, I had a bit of a wait-and-see approach when it came to the LA Chargers' running back group. The first year with...
FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • BOLTBEAT.COM
Chargers RB Austin Ekeler reflects on 2020 season, looks towards future Chargers RB Austin Ekelers talks about new coaching staff, Justin Herbert a potential breakout candidate in 2021, among other things.
FEBRUARY 5, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Austin Ekeler compares playing with Philip Rivers, Justin Herbert Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler compares playing with quarterbacks Philip Rivers and Justin Herbert.
FEBRUARY 2, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Austin Ekeler compares playing with Philip Rivers, Justin Herbert Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler compares playing with quarterbacks Philip Rivers and Justin Herbert.
FEBRUARY 2, 2021 • NFL.COM
Chargers' Lombardi hoping to make most of second chance
Joe Lombardi is hoping that his second stint as an offensive coordinator goes better than the firstJANUARY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chargers' Austin Ekeler to help build new gym for high school Through his foundation, Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is helping to build a new gym at Santa Barbara High School.
JANUARY 23, 2021 • LATIMES.COM
Chargers RB Austin Ekeler provides gym for Santa Barbara High The Austin Ekeler Foundation plans to provide a new gym for one of the oldest high schools in the state as the Chargers’ running back said h...
JANUARY 21, 2021 • DAILYNEWS.COM
Austin Ekeler Roasts New Chargers' Head Coach Brandon Staley Los Angeles Chargers fans should be ecstatic about their new head coach Brandon Staley. The Los Angeles Rams were the league's 17th-best sco...
JANUARY 20, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Chargers fire head coach Anthony Lynn after 4 seasons
The Los Angeles Chargers have fired coach Anthony Lynn less than two seasons after he led the franchise to the AFC divisional roundJANUARY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suffers concussion Sunday Ekeler won't return to Sunday's game at Kansas City due to a concussion.
Impact Ekeler took a hit to the helmet near the end of the first half, which resulted in a concussion and an end to his fourth year as a pro. He sat out Weeks 5 through 11 due to a Grade 2 hamstring strain and a hyperextended knee. Despite making just 10 appearances this season, Ekeler averaged 4.6 YPC en route to 530 yards on the ground, hauled in 54 of 66 targets for 403 yards and scored three touchdowns. Per 16 games, his line equates to 1,493 yards from scrimmage and 4.8 TDs, so he should be a top-notch RB option when the 2021 campaign rolls around.
JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Murray returns from ankle injury, can't rally Cardinals
Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray sat out most of the first three quarters with an ankle injury and when he finally returned, wasn’t able to rally the Cardinals into the playoffsJANUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Henry runs for 2k, Titans' doink wins AFC South
The Tennessee Titans needed the game of Derrick Henry’s career and another big comeback to win their first AFC South title since 2008JANUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chiefs aim for club-record 11th straight win vs Chargers
The Kansas City Chiefs go for their franchise record 11th straight win when they play the Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium on SundayDECEMBER 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chargers' Herbert looking for strong finish to rookie season
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert goes into Sunday's season finale at Kansas City with rookie records for the most touchdown passes and 300-yard gamesDECEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Finds end zone in win Ekeler carried the ball 10 times for 45 yards and caught all three of his targets for 23 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 19-16 win over the Broncos.
Impact He accounted for the Chargers' only TD of the afternoon in the second quarter on a nine-yard toss from Justin Herbert, helping the quarterback set a new NFL rookie record for touchdown passes in a season. Despite the score -- his first since returning to action in Week 12 -- Ekeler otherwise had his second straight fairly quiet performance, and he's seen only seven targets over the last two games combined, limiting his production. He'll look to finish the season on a high note in Week 17 against a Kansas City defense that could be resting key personnel after clinching the AFC's No. 1 seed.
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Chargers win third straight as Herbert sets rookie TD mark
Justin Herbert set the rookie record for most touchdown passes in a season and Michael Badgley tied a career high with four field goals when the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the D...DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: NFC East will produce sub-.500 champ next week
Washington's loss to Carolina on Sunday ensures that a losing team will make the NFL playoffs for the first time since the Carolina Panthers in 2014DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Broncos travel to LA looking for season sweep over Chargers
Justin Herbert looks to set the record for most touchdowns thrown by a rookie quarterback when the Los Angeles Chargers host the Denver Broncos on SundayDECEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
