Austin Ekeler
#1 RB,
Chargers
ACTUAL 2022
373 FPTS
RANK: 1
2023 SEASON
305 FPTS
RANK: 2
AGE
28 yrs
HEIGHT/WEIGHT
5'10'' / 200 lbs
COLLEGE
Western Colorado
| SEASON | GP | FPTS | RANK | RUATT | RUYD | RUTD | RUAVE | RECPT | REYD | RETD |
| 2023 | 16 | 305 | 2nd | 201 | 888 | 8 | 4.4 | 85 | 619 | 4 |
| 2022 | 17 | 373 | 1th | 204 | 915 | 13 | 4.5 | 107 | 722 | 5 |
| 3yr Ave | 14 | 271 | 7th | 151 | 666 | 5 | 4.41 | 72 | 681 | 6 |
Ruled out for Sunday
Published: 2023-09-22
Ekeler (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's road game against the Vikings.
Now that Ekeler is slated to miss his second straight contest, Joshua Kelley is in line to lead the Chargers backfield Sunday, with Elijah Dotson and Isaiah Spiller on hand to log complementary snaps. Ekeler's next chance to return to game action will arrive Week 4 against the Raiders.
Weekly Stats 2022
Stats not availablePerformance Splits: 2020 to 2022
| Fantasy Points | Rushing Averages | Receiving Averages | ||||||||||||||||
| LOCATION | STADIUM | GP | GS | GM | TOUCH | RANK | YD | TD | AVE | YAC% | 10+ | 20+ | 50+ | REC | YD | TD | ||
| Home | Outdoor | 22 | 22 | 22.5 | 1.26 | 1st | 59 | 0.8 | 4.8 | 49% | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 5.5 | 45 | 0.3 | ||
| Away | Outdoor | 14 | 14 | 16.0 | 0.97 | 7th | 50 | 0.2 | 4.2 | 41% | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 4.8 | 37 | 0.3 | ||
| Away | Dome | 3 | 3 | 18.0 | 1.02 | 12th | 53 | 0.3 | 4.1 | 54% | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 4.7 | 40 | 0.3 | ||
| Away | Retractable Dome | 4 | 4 | 27.0 | 1.38 | 3rd | 49 | 1.3 | 3.9 | 36% | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 7.0 | 36 | 0.8 | ||
Career Stats by Season: 2017 to 2022
| Fantasy Points | Rushing Stats | Receiving Stats | ||||||||||||||||||
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | GP | GS | TOTAL | RANK | ATT | YD | TD | AVE | YAC% | 10+ | 20+ | 50+ | SHARE | REC | YD | TD | ||
| 2017 | 22 | LAC | 16 | 0 | 107 | 44th | 47 | 260 | 2 | 5.5 | 46% | 7 | 3 | 0 | 11% | 27 | 279 | 3 | ||
| 2018 | 23 | LAC | 14 | 3 | 169 | 25th | 106 | 554 | 3 | 5.2 | 63% | 19 | 4 | 0 | 27% | 39 | 404 | 3 | ||
| 2019 | 24 | LAC | 16 | 8 | 309 | 4th | 132 | 557 | 3 | 4.2 | 58% | 15 | 4 | 0 | 36% | 92 | 993 | 8 | ||
| 2020 | 25 | LAC | 10 | 10 | 165 | 26th | 116 | 530 | 1 | 4.6 | 49% | 15 | 2 | 0 | 25% | 54 | 403 | 2 | ||
| 2021 | 26 | LAC | 16 | 16 | 344 | 2nd | 206 | 911 | 12 | 4.4 | 48% | 22 | 3 | 0 | 49% | 70 | 647 | 8 | ||
| 2022 | 27 | LAC | 17 | 17 | 373 | 1st | 204 | 915 | 13 | 4.5 | 42% | 22 | 4 | 2 | 51% | 107 | 722 | 5 | ||
Not expected to practice Friday
Published: 2023-09-22
Ekeler (ankle) isn't expected to practice Friday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Ekeler, who was inactive in Week 2, also missed practice Wednesday and Thursday and the running back's expected absence Friday clouds his status for Sunday's game against the Vikings. If Ekeler remains out this weekend, Joshua Kelley would be in line to lead the Chargers' Week 3 backfield, with Elijah Dotson and Isaiah Spiller in reserve.
Misses another practice
Published: 2023-09-21
Ekeler (ankle) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Back-to-back absences set the stage for Friday's practice to be crucial with regard to Ekeler's chances of playing Sunday against the Vikings. If the running back remains out this weekend, Joshua Kelley would once again be in line to lead the Chargers' backfield in Week 3.
Remains sidelined Wednesday
Published: 2023-09-20
Ekeler (ankle) isn't practicing Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports.
Coach Brandon Staley said Monday that there's "no timeline" for Ekeler's return from the ankle injury that kept him out in Week 2, so it's no surprise that the star running back isn't practicing Wednesday. If Ekeler isn't ready to play Sunday, Joshua Kelley would be in line to handle the majority of backfield touches against a Minnesota defense that allowed 259 rushing yards to the Eagles last week.
Return timetable TBD
Published: 2023-09-18
Coach Brandon Staley noted Monday that there's "no timeline" on Ekeler's return from the ankle injury that sidelined him in Week 2, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
A previous report via Ian Rapoport of NFL Network suggested that Ekeler has a chance to return to action this weekend against the Vikings, but after missing practice all of last week the first step toward such an outcome would be the running back returning to the field in some capacity in the coming days. In Ekeler's absence Sunday against the Titans, Joshua Kelley led the Chargers' backfield, carrying 13 times for 39 yards.
Could be back Week 3
Published: 2023-09-17
Ekeler (ankle), who is ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Titans, has a chance to retake the field Week 3, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Ekeler's ankle issue prevented him from practicing this week, but it looks like he could be in better shape soon. Joshua Kelley figures to start versus Tennessee in Ekeler's stead, making him a valuable option for fantasy managers even against one of the league's better run defenses, but the situation will need to be reevaluated when the Chargers take on Minnesota in Week 3. Los Angeles also has Elijah Dotson and Isaiah Spiller in reserve.
Ruled out for Sunday
Published: 2023-09-16
Ekeler (ankle) has been downgraded to out and will not play Sunday against the Titans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Ekeler didn't practice this week, so this designation wasn't much of a surprise. Joshua Kelley figures to take on an extensive workload against one of the best run defenses in the leagues in Tennessee. Prior to last week, Kelley's career high in rushing yards was 49 yards on 10 attempts as he's been primarily used as a backup to Ekeler over the years. It's entirely possible Elijah Dotson and Isaiah Spiller mix in as the "spell" back much in the same way Kelley has done, particularly in passing situations.
Doubtful for Week 2
Published: 2023-09-15
Ekeler (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Titans after not practicing this week.
Ekeler's Week 2 status will be confirmed ahead of Sunday's 1:00 ET kickoff, but the official doubtful designation should prompt those who roster the star running back to seek a replacement for him this weekend. If Ekeler is ruled out, Joshua Kelley would be in line to lead the Chargers' backfield versus Tennessee, with Elijah Dotson and Isaiah Spiller in reserve.
Not practicing Friday
Published: 2023-09-15
Ekeler (ankle) wasn't spotted at practice Friday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Ekeler didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, so his apparent absence from Friday's session is concerning. The Chargers' final injury report of the week will reveal the running back's official injury designation, but if Ekeler is limited or out Sunday against the Titans, Joshua Kelley would be in line to see added work in the Chargers' Week 2 backfield.