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Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler has become one of the premier offensive threats in the NFL. However, Ekeler may soon no longer be displaying his supreme athleticism with the Chargers. Ekeler has requested to speak to other teams about a potential trade, via ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The running back is set to be […]

While everybody waited for the massive Aaron Rodgers news, one stunning piece came out. Los Angeles Chargers star running back Austin Ekeler is requesting permission to seek a trade after contract extension talks broke down, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. “Chargers’ RB Austin Ekeler is requesting permission to speak with other teams about a […]

To many outside of the Los Angeles Chargers organization, it came as a surprise to see general manager Tom Telesco opt to stick with Brandon Staley after the team’s 27-point collapse in the AFC wild-card round. From the viewpoint of the players on the team, Telesco’s final decision on this matter did not shock them. […]

For the second straight season, Austin Ekeler ended up being the only Los Angeles Chargers running back who managed to record at least 70 rushing attempts. Ekeler capped off the 2022 campaign with 204 carries for 915 rushing yards. Now-former Chargers offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi made Ekeler the focal point of the team’s rush attack […]

Major changes are expected after the Los Angeles Chargers were eliminated from the playoffs Saturday night, but don’t tell running back Austin Ekeler head coach Brandon Staley could be one of the people on the way out. The Chargers blow a 27-point lead in losing to the Jacksonville Jaguars in their wild-card matchup, and with […]

With a rather unexpected loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 18, the Los Angeles Chargers finished as the fifth seed in the AFC. They will face the fourth-seeded Jacksonville Jaguars in the Wild Card Round of the 2023 NFL Playoffs. That said, let’s look at our Chargers 2023 NFL Playoffs predictions after their Week […]

Los Angeles Chargers’ star running back Austin Ekeler shared a bold message with fantasy football managers ahead of Week 17, per Ekeler’s Instagram. “For all the fantasy owners out there, I know you guys have been wondering… ‘Austin, what’s going on? Austin, are you playing? I saw you were limited, give us something,’” Ekeler said […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler made his fantasy football managers extremely happy in their Week 16 game against the Indianapolis Colts. Ekeler has always been a fantasy football stud, and he showed the reason for that once again with his two-touchdown performance on Monday Night Football. He rushed 18 times for 67 yards […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are right smack in the middle of the AFC playoff race after they have notched back-to-back wins. The Chargers survived a scare against the Tennessee Titans, 17-14, in Week 15 to book their eighth win of the season. Now at 8-6, they are in second place in the AFC West and […]

Austin Ekeler has been one of the best running backs in the NFL this season, helping lead both the Chargers’ and fantasy football manager’s playoff pushes. After getting dinged up in Week 15, it appears that both Los Angeles and those fantasy owners can both take a sigh of relief. The Chargers defeated the Dolphins […]

The Chargers are fighting hard for a playoff spot in the AFC, but the start of their Week 15 game against the Tennessee Titans saw versatile running back Austin Ekeler forced to the medical tent. While the Chargers scored a touchdown on their opening possession, they did so without Ekeler on the field. Ekeler is […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler has been one of the best players in football this season, but that hasn’t been reflected in early Pro Bowl voting. Despite his monster year, Ekeler is seemingly getting overlooked in favor of some other big-name running backs, such as Derrick Henry and Nick Chubb. In order to […]

The Los Angeles Chargers haven’t had the 2022 season they were hoping to have, but they still had a great shot at making the playoffs heading into Week 13. After their 27-20 loss at the hands of the Las Vegas Raiders, though, those playoff chances have taken a huge hit heading into the final five […]

With the Los Angeles Chargers set to take on the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 13, all eyes will be on this highly anticipated rematch. Ahead of this Chargers-Raiders game, we will be making our Chargers Week 13 predictions. Last season, Justin Herbert and the Chargers had their season ended by Derek Carr and the […]

The Los Angeles Chargers haven’t had much go their way this season, and that trend continued in Week 10 against the San Francisco 49ers. Despite leading for most of the night, the Chargers couldn’t escape Week 10 with a victory, and ended up losing by a final score of 22-16. This loss was particularly impactful, […]

Heading into Week 10, Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers will be taking on the San Francisco 49ers. The two times are both looking for a statement win, and it could come now. Ahead of the Chargers-49ers matchup, we will be giving our Chargers Week 10 predictions. Herbert and the Chargers currently find themselves […]

The Los Angeles Chargers promoted wide receiver Keelan Doss to their active roster amid their plethora of injuries, per Adam Schefter. Tight end Donald Parham Jr was placed on the IR in a corresponding move. Schefter also reports that LA activated kicker Cameron Dicker and cornerback Kemon Hall from the practice squad. The Chargers are […]

The Los Angeles Chargers’ injury woes went from bad to worse on Thursday when star running back Austin Ekeler was added to the injury report with an abdominal issue, according to Ari Meirov. With so many key players already hobbled with injuries, adding Ekeler to the mix is a massive blow for the Chargers. The […]

In Week 9, the Los Angeles Chargers are set to take on the Atlanta Falcons. Expectations remain high for the Chargers, and all eyes will be on them once again. Ahead of the Chargers-Falcons matchup, we will be giving our Week 9 predictions. The Chargers, led by quarterback Justin Herbert, have gotten off to a […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are hoping to get their third straight win as they host the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium in Week 6. The Chargers are coming off back-to-back wins and hope to go up in the AFC West. Here are our Chargers Week 6 predictions as they take on the Broncos in a […]

The Los Angeles Chargers came up just short against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2, losing by a score of 27-24. It was a hard fought game between two powerhouses in the AFC West, and it showed just how competitive the division is going to be this season after the Chiefs have largely controlled […]

With a Los Angeles Chargers Week 2 game scheduled against the Kansas City Chiefs, a lot of eyes will be on a pivotal, early-season AFC West matchup between the division’s two best squads. Ahead of the Chargers-Chiefs game, we’ll be making our Chargers Week 2 predictions. Coming off their Week 1 win over the Las […]

The Los Angeles Chargers pulled off the opening game victory in Week 1 against the Las Vegas Raiders. But Austin Ekeler knows it was far from the perfect debut. Quarterback Justin Herbert didn’t disappoint in his first game. He completely outdueled his matchup in Derek Carr, connecting on 26-of-34 passes for 279 yards to go […]

The 2022 NFL season is right around the corner, which means that the 2022 Fantasy Football season is right around the corner as well. Per usual, fantasy football is one of the most engaging parts of the NFL season, as fans find great joy in keeping an eye on each contest every week as they […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are one of the league’s most exciting teams entering the 2022 NFL season. They retained stars such as Justin Herbert and Joey Bosa from last year’s squad and acquired key players such as Khalil Mack and J.C. Jackson. The sheer amount of talent on the roster makes the Chargers a dark-horse […]

The final game of the season ended up being the game of the year. In what turned into an overtime thriller, the Los Angeles Chargers wound up losing to the Las Vegas Raiders. Of course, there was the potential of both teams tying for them to clinch a spot in the postseason. Now, Austin Ekeler […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler’s status was very much in question for Week 16 vs Houston after he was placed in protocols on Wednesday. However, Ekeler announced on Saturday that he’s tested positive for COVID-19 again and will indeed be out on Sunday. Austin Ekeler will be OUT tomorrow vs Texans🙏 🎥via @AustinEkeler […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are preparing for a Week 16 matchup with the Houston Texans just as many fantasy football managers are preparing for the championship round in their respective leagues. Chargers star running back Austin Ekeler, likely a staple of many fantasy teams, is on the reserve/COVID list and his status for the Week […]

The Los Angeles Chargers might be without their top rusher for Week 16. Running back Austin Ekeler is one of the most recent Chargers players to be placed on their COVID-19 list. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport tweeted the news Wednesday afternoon. #Chargers RB Austin Ekeler and WR Jalen Guyton were placed on the COVID-19 reserve […]

COVID-19 is taking its toll on the NFL and the Los Angeles Chargers appear to be the latest victim of the virus. Standouts Joey Bosa and Austin Ekeler are heading to the COVID list and it’s expected the team will have even more cases later on Monday. Via Daniel Popper of The Athletic: C Corey […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are in the midst of facing off against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday Night Football. For most fantasy leagues, the playoffs start now and Austin Ekeler has been one of the best assets all season. It was believed he’d have a prominent role on Thursday, but it appears that is […]

The Los Angeles Chargers host the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night football. If the Chargers want to win the AFC West, this game is a must-win for Los Angeles. ESPN’s Lindsey Thiry caught up with Chargers head football coach, Brandon Staley, who provided some good news for Chargers fans. Just caught up with Brandon […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have a pivotal divisional battle coming up on Thursday night against the Kansas City Chiefs. One of the key storylines surrounding the contest was the health of running back Austin Ekeler, who is dealing with an injured ankle. Not just from a real football standpoint but also from a fantasy football […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are in good spirits right now after winning two straight games and most recently taking down the New York Giants last weekend. However, they did receive some concerning news after the contest with star running back Austin Ekeler picking up an ankle injury. The 26-year-old didn’t practice earlier in the week […]

The Los Angeles Chargers took home a big win on Sunday as they routed the New York Giants to achieve their eighth win of the year. As usual, Austin Ekeler put on a show and came through for fantasy football players alike. However, he did suffer a setback, which could be crucial for the Thursday […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are having their way with the New York Giants. Justin Herbert looks amazing and the defense is getting the job done. However, LA might be down a running back after Austin Ekeler fell to injury. According to David J. Chao, Ekeler is having his left ankle taped for an ankle sprain. […]

The Los Angeles Chargers seem to have avoided some troubling injury news resulting from their Week 13 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. According to NFL.com’s Taylor Bisciotti, star defensive end Joey Bosa is considered day to day after suffering a head injury on Sunday, but he is expected to practice with the team on Wednesday. […]

With the Los Angeles Chargers Week 13 matchup being against the Cincinnati Bengals, we’ll have a chance to see Justin Herbert and Joe Burrow go head-to-head in the NFL. Both franchises are making a serious push for a playoff spot, which means this should be a great contest. We take a look at this Chargers-Bengals […]

The Los Angeles Chargers found themselves in an all-too-familiar situation Sunday night. They had blown a double digit fourth quarter lead and were trailing the Pittsburgh Steelers with only a few minutes to go. It appeared to be another Chargers collapse. This organization has been known for finding ways to lose games for many years. […]