AUSTIN EKELER NEWS

Expected to play Thursday Ekeler (quad) is expected to play Thursday night against the Raiders, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact The report adds that wideouts Keenan Allen (hamstring) and Mike Williams (back) are viewed as game-time decisions for the contest. Either way, Ekeler's status will be confirmed upon the release of the Chargers' inactives prior to Thursday's 8:20 ET kickoff. Assuming he suits up, Ekeler would be in line to continue to head the team's Week 15 backfield, with Kalen Ballage and Justin Jackson in reserve.

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 17, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Chargers offensive tackle Bulaga ruled out vs. Raiders

The Los Angeles Chargers will be without offensive right tackle Bryan Bulaga for Thursday night’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Listed as questionable for TNF Ekeler (quad) is listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against the Raiders after being listed as limited on Tuesday's and Wednesday's practice reports, Gilbert Manzano o...

Impact The same applies to wideouts Keenan Allen (hamstring) and Mike Williams (back), with the trio's Week 15 status slated to be confirmed upon the release of the Chargers' inactives prior to Thursday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff. While it would surprise us if Ekeler doesn't play, if he ends up limited or out, Kalen Ballage and Justin Jackson would be next up for the team's carries.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to limited Ekeler (quadricep) was limited on Tuesday's estimated injury report.

Impact The Chargers have yet to hold practice this week, but Ekeler's upgrade from DNP on Monday to LP on Tuesday bodes well for his availability for Week 15. Wednesday's injury report will reveal whether he's clear of his hamstring issue or has a designation ahead of Thursday's contest at Las Vegas.

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers' defense gets momentum with second half vs Falcons

The Los Angeles Chargers' defense has had two major deficiencies this season: generating turnovers and stopping opponents during the second half

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Non-participant on practice estimate Ekeler (quad) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate.

Impact Ekeler was one of 12 players listed as DNP by the Chargers, so it won't be until the team takes the field for a standard practice that we'll get a handle on which players are in any danger of missing Thursday night's game against the Raiders. He logged 44 of a possible 73 snaps on offense in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Falcons, en route to carrying 15 times for 79 yards and catching all nine of his targets for 67 yards. Next up for backfield touches if he's limited at all or out Week 15 are Kalen Ballage and Justin Jackson.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tops 140 total yards Ekeler carried the ball 15 times for 79 yards and also caught all nine of his targets for 67 yards in the 20-17 win Sunday over the Falcons.

Impact The Chargers relied heavily on a variety of different screens fairly early in the contest, allowing Ekeler to rack up the targets. A mundane offensive approach didn't really corral the speedy back, but it definitely hampered the team's ability to score as the Chargers were in the red zone just twice all afternoon. Since returning from a six-game absence, Ekeler has immediately returned to his featured role with Kalen Ballage essentially operating as the obvious run-only spell back. Expect more of the same next week in another juicy matchup, this time against the porous Raiders defense.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Ekeler's best plays from 146-yard game | Week 14 Watch Los Angeles running back Austin Ekeler's best plays from 146-yard game in the Week 14 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • NFL.COM

Badgley's FG on final play propels Chargers past Falcons

Michael Badgley hit a 43-yard field goal as time expired and the Los Angeles Chargers rallied for a 20-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chargers seek offensive identity with RB Austin Ekeler The running back is wondering why the team has struggled to score points since his return from a hamstring injury.

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Usage wanes in blowout Ekeler carried eight times for 36 yards and caught four of nine targets for 32 yards during Sunday's 45-0 loss to the Patriots.

Impact Ekeler averaged a respectable 4.5 yards per carry but saw his carries limited by the surprising blowout nature of the game. Although he tied for second on the team in targets, he hauled in less than half the balls thrown his way and saw his output limited in that regard as well. Ekeler was coming off an excellent performance in his previous outing and will look to bounce back next Sunday in what could be a high-scoring game against the Falcons.

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers' Austin Ekeler feels healthy, but his left leg still isn't right Austin Ekeler returned from a hamstring injury to play a career-high 60 snaps in the Chargers' loss to the Bills, but says both legs are not...

DECEMBER 5, 2020 • LATIMES.COM

Pats' Newton knows rookie struggles of Chargers' Herbert

Cam Newton can empathize with what Justin Herbert is going through in his rookie season with the Los Angeles Chargers

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 13

Week 13 marks the end of the regular season for most fantasy leagues

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Poor in-game decisions could cost Chargers' Lynn his job

Anthony Lynn might be running out of time to show he can still lead the Los Angeles Chargers

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fantasy Football Week 12 Reaction: Tyreek Hill Wins; Austin Ekeler Surprises - NESN.com Did you have Kansas City Chiefs receiver Tyreek Hill in your lineup? And hopefully you didn't start Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elli...

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • NESN.COM

Fantasy Football Week 12 Recap: Tyreek Hill and Derrick Henry go off, Austin Ekeler returns to a full workload | Fantasy Football News, Rankings and Projections | PFF Fantasy football takeaways from the NFL's Week 12 Sunday slate, including three touchdowns each for Tyreek Hill and Derrick Henry and the re...

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • PFF.COM

Every touch by Austin Ekeler in his return to action | Week 12 Watch every touch by Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler against the Buffalo Bills in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • NFL.COM

Chargers second-guessed following 27-17 loss to Bills

The Los Angeles Chargers were once again being second-guessed following a second-half offensive collapse in a 27-17 loss to the Buffalo Bills

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Every touch by Austin Ekeler in his return to action | Week 12 Watch every touch by Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler against the Buffalo Bills in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Explosive in return from injury Ekeler (hamstring) carried the ball 14 times for 44 yards and also caught 11 of his 16 targets for 85 yards in the 27-17 loss Sunday to the Bills.

Impact It quickly became apparent the pre-game report suggesting Ekeler would not be the team's bell-cow was misinformed as the talented back was the main catalyst on the team's first scoring drive of the game. It's hard to imagine the Chargers planned to give Ekeler a whopping 16 targets in his first game back after a nearly two-month absence, but an early deficit essentially forced a pass-heavy game script for most of the contest. A seven-carry advantage over backup Joshua Kelley mimicked the type of split the Chargers deployed earlier in the season, so it's safe to say Ekeler is back to being one of the top fantasy running backs, especially in PPR leagues.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bills hang on in sloppy 27-17 win over Chargers

Tre’Davious White’s fourth-quarter interception set up Tyler Bass’ 43-yard field goal in helping the Buffalo Bills seal a 27-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in a turnover-fill...

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

May not fill true bell-cow role Ekeler (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Bills, but the Chargers aren't planning on him filling a bell-cow role while he dresses for the first time since Week 4,...

Impact Though Ekeler is believed to be fully healthy again after missing two months with the serious hamstring injury, he only resumed practicing with the Chargers this week. With that in mind, the Chargers may be inclined to take a cautious approach with the 25-year-old, who played 65.1 percent of the team's offensive snaps and averaged 21 touches over his first three outings of the season before getting hurt. Top backup Kalen Ballage (ankle/calf) is inactive Sunday, so Joshua Kelley or Troymaine Pope will be the candidates to rotate in whenever Ekeler requires a breather. Ekeler should still see a robust enough workload to make for a reasonable starting option in most fantasy leagues.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Ekeler Injury Update Solidifies Week 12 Fantasy Outlook Fantasy football managers will be glad to hear that Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is expected to suit up and play this Sun...

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM