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New Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler is tasked with making quarterback Jayden Daniels’ transition to the NFL, and a recent miscommunication on a read during practice followed by a conversation between the two has Ekeler believing in his new quarterback, comparing Daniels to Phillip Rivers and Justin Herbert from Ekeler’s days with the Los […]

One week into NFL free agency, and the whole league is nearly turned upside down. It’s been a busy week for all 32 teams, including the Washington Commanders, who have made 19 signings thus far. New owners, new coaching staff — new everything for the Commanders, who had tons of cash to spend once free agency began. They […]

Austin Ekeler was introduced as a member of the Washington Commanders on Monday, and he made a bold claim when asked what he brings to the team in his press conference. “A lot. I’m going to score some touchdowns for you, that’s for sure,” Austin Ekeler said, via John Keim of ESPN. “I’m going to […]

A lot of big names have found new homes so far during NFL free agency. But there hasn’t been a position that has seen as much movement as there has been at running back. Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, Aaron Jones, Joe Mixon, Tony Pollard, and Derrick Henry are just a few names to find themselves […]

The Washington Commanders are in the midst of an offseason rebuild, and one of their recent transactions was the signing of running back Austin Ekeler. A Los Angeles Charger throughout his career, Ekeler starts a new chapter in Washington via a two-year, $11.43 million deal. The news turned heads among the Commanders fandom, one of […]

After losing Antonio Gibson in free agency, the Washington Commanders quickly went to work to find his replacement. And they have found one in Austin Ekeler, who’s heading to the nation’s capital on a short-term deal. According to the latest updates, Ekeler is signing a two-year contract worth up to $11.43 million, per Tom Pelissero […]

The Baltimore Ravens fell just short of their ultimate goal last season. They made it all the way to the AFC Conference Championship, and even held a slim lead over the Kansas City Chiefs at one point during the game. Unfortunately, the team collapsed in the second half of the game. Despite the rough loss, […]

The running back position and NFL free agency don’t currently have a great relationship. It has become the norm for teams to avoid paying running backs long-term or lucrative contracts because of the injury risk and ease of replacing players for cheap at the position. Time and time again, teams have refused to pay their […]

In 2023, running back Austin Ekeler remained with the Los Angeles Chargers despite expressing a desire for a trade. As Ekeler approaches free agency, the Chargers have made a significant decision regarding their star player. They will not utilize the franchise tag on him. This grants him the opportunity to explore free agency, as reported […]

The Baltimore Ravens enjoyed a successful regular season this previous year with an NFL-leading record of 13-4. Led by two-time MVP Quarterback Lamar Jackson to go along with an immensely dominant No.1 ranked defense and No. 1 ranked rushing attack, they advanced in the playoffs but lost in a tough 17-10 contest versus the eventual […]

Running back Austin Ekeler still played for the Los Angeles Chargers in 2023 despite requesting a trade. With Ekeler now set to hit free agency, Los Angeles has made a franchise tag decision on their star running back. The Chargers will not use the tag on Ekeler and instead allow him to explore free agency, […]

The Los Angeles Chargers’ faithful is still buzzing about the addition of Jim Harbaugh as head coach, and Greg Roman has a chance to be the team’s best offensive coordinator in years. Roman is the new Chargers offensive coordinator who helped take the 49ers to the Super Bowl with Harbaugh serving as captain of the […]

Last summer, the Los Angeles Chargers added close to $2 million in incentives to Austin Ekeler’s contract for the 2023 season, which allowed them to keep the running back last season after he requested a trade. Now, should Ekeler not stay with Los Angeles, the Baltimore Ravens are the betting favorites to land the running back, per […]

The NFL season is almost over as the season will conclude on Sunday with the Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. The game will be played at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Allegiant Stadium is one of the rare indoor NFL stadiums that has a natural grass field. Most […]

As we reflect on the fantasy football journey from our initial drafts last August or September to the climax of Week 17, one constant remains -— the pivotal role of running backs. The unforeseen rise of players like Kyren Williams, James Cook, and Saquon Barkley among the top-10 fantasy RBs in Week 17’s PPR rankings […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are gearing up to face the Buffalo Bills in a highly anticipated Week 16 showdown. As the NFL season nears its conclusion, both teams have a lot at stake. As such, this is a crucial game with interesting playoff implications. With the Chargers looking to rebuild after firing Brandon Staley and […]

Hopefully if you are reading this article, you have advanced into the semifinals of your fantasy football playoffs – congratulations! But the work is hardly over, as you need to prepare for your next matchup, which is what makes our Week 15 panic meter very important. The following list provides cases for why you should […]

As the NFL regular season approaches its late stages, the Los Angeles Chargers find themselves with a 5-8 record. They are on the brink of outright missing a playoff spot in the AFC West. In their most recent game, they suffered a disappointing loss to the Denver Broncos. It marked their fourth defeat in the […]

The Los Angeles Chargers suffered a devastating loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 14 of the 2023 NFL season. Not surprisingly, this raised more serious concerns about the team’s performance. The Chargers’ playoff hopes were dealt a severe blow as they failed to deliver in a must-win game. Their offensive struggles and defensive lapses […]

Entering the 2023-24 season as one of the undisputed best running backs in the National Football League, Los Angeles Chargers veteran Austin Ekeler has struggled mightily since returning from injury in Week 6. Chargers head coach Brandon Staley admitted on Wednesday that changes could be coming in the team’s backfield. “Competition for carries is going […]

Week 14 is likely a make or break time for your fantasy football playoff chances, and you have to make sure your best roster is out there. Our Week 13 panic meter will help you get a better gauge on how much you should trust some of the big names on your roster heading into […]

The Los Angeles Chargers secured an unimpressive 6-0 victory on Sunday over the New England Patriots in a weather-beaten clash. That’s right. Six points. With Justin Herbert, Austin Ekeler and Keenan Allen all on the same team, that’s all the Chargers could muster. Rather than ideal weather conditions or not, that is unacceptable for this […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are set to face the New England Patriots in Week 13 of the NFL, and there are some bold predictions for this matchup. But first, let’s take a look at how the Chargers have been faring this season. With a record of 4-7, the Chargers are coming off a tough loss […]

Your fantasy football playoffs are coming up soon, so you need to know who you can trust in your starting lineup on a weekly basis. Even if the player is a big name, that doesn’t necessarily justify their inclusion, which is where our Week 12 panic meter comes into play. As always, the following list […]

The Los Angeles Chargers suffered a tough loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football in Week 12 of the 2023 NFL season. Despite a strong defensive effort, the Chargers’ offense struggled to execute and make plays, resulting in a 20-10 defeat. In this article, we will identify and discuss the four Chargers personnel […]

After the Los Angeles Chargers latest loss to the Green Bay Packers, head coach Brandon Staley received an earful from Rex Ryan. Austin Ekeler heard what Ryan said and defended his head coach, saying the Chargers as a whole need to step up. Ryan said that Staley should, ‘go back to DIII,,’ after the loss. […]

The Los Angeles Chargers suffered a devastating blow in Week 11, as they narrowly lost to the Green Bay Packers with a final score of 23-20. This defeat not only dented their playoff hopes but also raised questions about the team’s performance and the decisions made by key personnel. The Chargers’ inability to secure a […]

This season has presented fantasy football managers with numerous challenges. These include injuries and underperforming key players week after week. As we approach the fantasy football playoffs, it becomes even more crucial to determine which players are reliable in your lineups. Although this week’s byes might not immediately raise concerns, it’s a deceptively challenging week […]

For the past eight weeks, we’ve been diligently navigating the unpredictable world of fantasy football running back options. We’ve tackled injuries and made predictions about breakouts and disappointments. We have kept a close eye on rookie performance and hopefully helped you secure some victories along the way. The grind never stops, so let’s dive back […]

It was a bumpy offseason for Austin Ekeler and troubles have progressed for the Los Angeles Chargers after a 2-4 start. For that reason, some rumors were floating around that Ekeler and head coach Brandon Staley were having some beef. However, the Chargers’ star running back took the time to clear the air. It all […]

Fantasy football season is flying by, and in some cases, we are right around the midway point of the regular season as we approach Week 7. A quick look at your team, and the teams of everyone else in your league, will likely show you that everyone’s squad is pretty beat up heading into this […]

Tensions are running high ahead of a Monday Night Football matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Dallas Cowboys, as the two teams were involved in a pregame fight moments before kickoff of the Week 6 game. Chargers star running back Austin Ekeler could be seen getting punched by a Cowboys player as the […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are looking for a spark to their NFL season. At 2-2 and 2nd in the AFC West, the Chargers are in a solid position, but they could use some momentum for their Week 6 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. The latest developments for LA’s injury list could give them the push […]

Los Angeles Chargers star Austin Ekeler has some thoughts on the recent debate that has surrounded contracts that NFL running backs have been receiving. Ekeler had some friction with the Chargers during contract negotiations this past offseason, although the two sides were eventually able to agree for Ekeler’s return for the 2023 campaign, per Jonathan […]

Maybe the Dallas Cowboys feel they deserve a break after getting thrashed in Week 5 on Sunday Night Football. Unfortunately for them, the Los Angeles Chargers’ injury report released on Thursday is doing them no favors. Chargers QB Justin Herbert (left finger) and RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) were both listed as “full” participants for Thursday’s […]

The Los Angeles Chargers just got huge Austin Ekeler and Derwin James injury updates ahead of their Week 6 game against the Dallas Cowboys. “Practicing for #Chargers today: RB Austin Ekeler (ankle), S Derwin James (hamstring), S Alohi Gilman (heel), CB Deane Leonard (hamstring),” Daniel Popper, the Chargers beat writer for The Athletic, reported on […]

Fantasy football is well underway now, and as we enter Week 6 of the season, owners should have a good idea of what their team looks like. The running back position is always filled with turnover, and that has been the case once again this season, as the rankings from Week 1 and the rankings […]

Several big names are on the injury report in Week 4, affecting countless fantasy football owners. A few starting quarterbacks could be forced to sit, while some of the NFL’s top running backs appear more likely than not to be sidelined in Week 4. Let’s take a closer look at the fantasy football Week 4 […]

The Los Angeles Chargers received a trio of injury updates Friday ahead of their Week 4 clash against the Las Vegas Raiders. Star running back Austin Ekeler was limited in practice Friday and will reportedly be listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game, Kris Rhim of ESPN reports. Additionally, safety Derwin James is also listed as […]