AUSTIN EKELER #30 - RUNNING BACK - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
43  YDS  •
14  ATT  •
0  TD 
#30 - RUNNING BACK - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
43 YDS
14 ATT
0 TD
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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 easy
OCTOBER 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 Chargers
OCTOBER 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 injury
OCTOBER 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 score
OCTOBER 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 metrics
OCTOBER 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
Jerod Mayo on Austin Ekeler 10/26: "He is one of the top backs in my opinion" Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo addresses the media on Tuesday, October 26, 2021.
OCTOBER 26, 2021 • PATRIOTS.COM

Herbert, Chargers surging with 4-2 record at bye week

Justin Herbert is having a sophomore surge instead of a slump
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press
No running room against Ravens Ekeler rushed six times for seven yards and caught four of seven targets for 48 yards in Sunday's 34-6 loss to Baltimore.
Impact The Ravens managed to keep Ekeler and the rest of the Chargers in check, as Justin Herbert failed to reach 200 passing yards and no running back rushed for more than seven. Los Angeles' upcoming Week 7 bye will give Ekeler and company a chance to regroup, and the diminutive yet powerful running back should bounce back afterwards given his substantial role as both a rusher and a pass-catcher out of the backfield.
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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