AUSTIN EKELER NEWS

Could share work in return Ekeler (hamstring) will play in Sunday's game against the Bills after being activated from injured reserve, but the Chargers aren't expecting him to fill a bell-cow role in his fir...

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 viewed as game-time decision for Sunday, so Joshua Kelley or Troymaine Pope would be next in line to rotate in behind Ekeler if Ballage can't go.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers activate RB Austin Ekeler off injured reserve The Los Angeles Chargers will be getting their dynamic weapon back.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Fantasy Injury Updates: Austin Ekeler, Myles Gaskin, Raheem Mostert, more RBs affecting Week 12 start 'em, sit 'em decisions Austin Ekeler, Myles Gaskin, Raheem Mostert, Giovani Bernard, Kalen Ballage, Mark Ingram, and JK Dobbins are dealing with injuries and illne...

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Chargers activate RB Ekeler from injured reserve

The Los Angeles Chargers have activated running back Austin Ekeler from injured reserve ahead of Sunday’s game at Buffalo

NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves off injured reserve Ekeler (hamstring) was activated off injured reserve Saturday.

Impact This is an incredibly encouraging development, but coach Anthony Lynn hasn't exactly been adamant Ekeler would play even if he was activated. Perhaps accelerating the timeline is the status of Kalen Ballage (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game but only managed to practice in a limited fashion at any point throughout the week. Expect more clarity regarding Ekeler's playing time to emerge sometime in the lead up to Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bills' Allen shows growth since last start against Chargers

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is fine with being reminded of the last time he faced the Los Angeles Chargers

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chargers activate CB Harris Jr., DE Ingram back on IR

The Los Angeles Chargers made a couple of defensive moves as they finished preparations for Sunday’s game at Buffalo

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kalen Ballage Fantasy Outlook Remains Strong Following Austin Ekeler Injury Update Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler has been out since Week 4 with a hamstring injury. With Ekeler being "unlikely" to play in t...

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

May return Sunday Coach Anthony Lynn said Ekeler (hamstring) has "a chance" to be activated from injured reserve before Sunday's game at Buffalo, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Chargers opened Ekeler's 21-day practice window this week, indicating he was close to completing his recovery from a left hamstring injury suffered Week 4. He's missed six games as a result, and the team will need to make a decision on whether or not he'll miss a seventh by Saturday afternoon. Even if he's able to play Sunday, it'll be interesting to see the breakdown of reps out of the backfield. Kalen Ballage (ankle) is questionable for the contest, so Ekeler has a chance to retake the No. 1 role right away if L.A. deems him to be ready for such a workload.

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bills vs Chargers features matchup of NFL's top two passers

The Bills' Josh Allen and Chargers rookie Justin Herbert face off in Buffalo this weekend in a showdown of the NFL's two leaders in yards passing

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fantasy Injury Updates: Austin Ekeler, Myles Gaskin, Giovani Bernard, more RBs affecting Week 12 start 'em, sit 'em calls Austin Ekeler, Myles Gaskin, Salvon Ahmed, Giovani Bernard, Mark Ingram, and JK Dobbins, are dealing with injuries and illness ahead of Week...

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Fantasy Football Week 12 injury report: Updates on Julio Jones, Christian McCaffrey, Austin Ekeler and more | Fantasy Football News, Rankings and Projections | PFF PFF injury analyst Mario Pilato combs through the official injury reports for each Week 12 game and gives updates and analysis for fantasy-r...

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • PFF.COM

Set to resume practicing Ekeler (hamstring) is slated to practice Wednesday after the Chargers designated him to return from injured reserve, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact The Chargers will have a 21-day window to place the running back on their active roster. Though his imminent return to work is a positive development, coach Anthony Lynn isn't sure at this stage if Ekeler will suit up Sunday against the Bills. With Justin Jackson (knee) on IR, Kalen Ballage has headed the Los Angeles backfield over the past three games.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Ekeler Fantasy Outlook Skyrockets Following Injury Update The Austin Ekeler fantasy managers who have patiently stashed him on the bench all year may finally get to reap the rewards. The Los Angeles...

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Will practice this week The Chargers will designate Ekeler (hamstring) to return from injured reserve this week, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Ekeler has been on injured reserve since suffering a severe hamstring injury in Week 4 against the Buccaneers. A return to practice this week means that the 25-year-old running back may be ready to play in this Sunday's game against the Bills, although the team is still being coy about his timeline. His 21-day evaluation window to be activated from IR will begin once Ekeler takes the practice field with his teammates.

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Injury Updates: Christian McCaffrey, Austin Ekeler, Raheem Mostert affecting Week 12 RB rankings Christian McCaffrey, Austin Ekeler, and Raheem Mostert have all missed significant time this year, but at least one might make it back for W...

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Fantasy Injury Updates: Christian McCaffrey, Austin Ekeler, Sony Michel affecting Week 11 RB rankings Christian McCaffrey may miss his eighth game in nine weeks while Austin Ekeler and Sony Michel could soon come off IR. Get the latest RB inj...

NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Chargers frustrated after third straight loss has them 2-7

When it comes to the different stages of a bad football team, anger and denial have replaced frustration for the Los Angeles Chargers, who are in the midst of the fourth 2-7 start...

NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Week 12 return expected Daniel Popper of The Athletic expects Ekeler (hamstring/knee) to return in Week 12.

Impact Ekeler has progressed to straight-line running in his recovery and, barring a setback, could be back in two weeks against the Bills. A Week 12 return would represent an eight-week layoff since the diminutive running back got hurt against the Buccaneers in Week 4. With fellow running back Justin Jackson (knee) also sidelined, Troymaine Pope (neck), Joshua Kelley and practice squad call-up Kalen Ballage should continue to split reps in the Chargers' backfield while Ekeler recovers.

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Progresses to running Ekeler (hamstring/knee) has progressed to straight-line running, per the running back's personal Instagram.

Impact Ekeler has been sidelined since suffering a Grade 2 hamstring strain and hyperextended knee in his left leg Week 4. Expected to be sidelined 4-to-6 weeks, the latter end of that timetable coincides with this Sunday, but the Chargers have yet to open his 21-day window to be activated from IR. Still, because Ekeler noted "the time draws near" in his social media post, he appears to be closing in on his return to action.

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

A rookie QB matchup: Miami's Tua faces Chargers' Herbert

Tua Tagovailoa is starting to show why the Miami Dolphins decided to draft him instead of Justin Herbert

NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fantasy Injury Updates: Chris Carson, Austin Ekeler, Nick Chubb, more impacting Week 10 RB rankings Chris Carson, Austin Ekeler, Nick Chubb, Kenyan Drake, and Matt Breida are some of the key RBs who missed last week. Get the latest injury u...

NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Herbert exceeding expectations despite Chargers' 2-6 record

Justin Herbert has exceeded expectations for the Los Angeles Chargers while the rest of the team has been a disappointment

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fantasy Injury Updates: Christian McCaffrey, Mark Ingram, Austin Ekeler impacting Week 9 RB rankings Christian McCaffrey could return in Week 9 while Mark Ingram, Austin Ekeler, and Tevin Coleman are all

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Chargers at a loss when it comes to explaining blown leads

The Los Angeles Chargers are showing they can’t hold on to any lead at an unprecedented level

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS