Austin Ekeler Continues To Plod On The Ground

Austin Ekeler Continues To Plod On The Ground

12 months ago

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler was quiet in Week 11's 23-20 loss to the Green Bay Packers, closing with 10 rushing attempts for 64 yards and two receptions for six yards with a lost fumble. The story of Ekeler's day was highlighted by a 37-yard gain during the first quarter where he could have streaked to the end zone, but it seemed as though he was running with a piano on his back. It's fair to speculate if the 28-year-old is at all hampered by the ankle injury that cost him Weeks 2-4, as he's now run for just 3.2 yards per carry over 86 attempts since Week 6. Receiving ability has always been Ekeler's calling card, anyway, so his role in an up-tempo offense should quell any fear of him possibly losing a step. He'll be an RB1 in PPR leagues for a possible shootout with the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football in Week 12.

Source: ESPN