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Austin Ekeler
RB
, Washington Commanders

Age: 29
Weight: 200 lbs
Height: 5' 9"
College: Western State (CO)

ADP: 95
Depth Chart Ranking: 2

Pts	RuYds	RuTD	Rec	RecYds
94.1	355	4	33	346

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Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (hamstring) back at practice

Chris Hayre on Twitter

Nov 25, 2020 · 2:40 PM EST

Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is practicing Wednesday as he works his way back from a serious hamstring injury.

Fantasy Impact:

It looks like Ekeler has a chance to suit up this week but his practice status should be monitored to ensure he does not suffer any setbacks as hamstring injuries are notoriously difficult to come back from. Ekeler should immediately reclaim a large role in the Chargers backfield upon his return and will render Kalen Ballage, Justin Jackson, and Joshua Kelley pure backup options.

Chargers plan to designate RB Austin Ekeler for return

Tom Pelissero on Twitter

Nov 24, 2020 · 3:22 PM EST

The Chargers plan to designate RB Austin Ekeler for return from injured reserve this week, per source.

Related players: Kalen Ballage, Joshua Kelley

Fantasy Impact:

Pelissero said it's not yet clear if he’ll play Sunday against the Bills, but Ekeler will practice for the first time since a significant hamstring injury in Week 4. The designated for return tag means his 21-day window will open. Ballage has been running as the lead back but Ekeler would likely jump right into that role again, making Ballage and Kelley backups.

Chargers Beat: RB Austin Ekeler not expected back until Week 10

The Athletic

Oct 26, 2020 · 1:32 PM EDT

The Chargers need Austin Ekeler back. He will inject some life into this running game. But based on Anthony Lynn’s comments this week, I would not expect Ekeler back until Week 10 at the absolute earliest.

Related players: Justin Jackson, Joshua Kelley

Fantasy Impact:

Chargers running backs Kelley, Jackson and Troymaine Pope finished with just 47 yards on 18 carries. That is a 2.61 yards-per-carry average, the story said. Jackson and Kelley have not got it done for the Chargers, nor for fantasy owners, but it looks like the Bolts have a few more weeks to deal without Ekeler in the picture.

Chargers not expecting RB Austin Ekeler (hamstring) back soon

Daniel Popper on Twitter

Oct 21, 2020 · 4:04 PM EDT

Chargers Head Coach Anthony Lynn told reporters on Wednesday that running back Austin Ekeler's hamstring strain is "serious" and he will be back "later rather than sooner."

Fantasy Impact:

Fantasy managers should not be expecting Ekeler to come off injured reserve when he is first eligible in a couple of weeks. In the meantime, Justin Jackson will split work with rookie Joshua Kelley while Ekeler sits out. Jackson looks like better bet for touches as he garnered 20 in Week 5 compared to Kelley's 12.