2023 Rush/Rec Stats
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112
YDS
428
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Ekeler is back in Los Angeles for at least one more year despite requesting a trade in March, ultimately accepting an amended contract (more incentives) shortly after his 28th birthday in May. It may not be what he wants or deserves in terms of pay, but he's at least well positioned to pile up numbers again with the help of Justin Herbert, who douses his running back in targets. Ekeler is among the two or three best pass catchers at his position, and he's proven as an efficient, medium-volume runner now that he's coming off back-to-back seasons with least 4.4 YPC on slightly more than 200 carries. He's also coming off back-to-back seasons leading the league in touchdowns, with his combination of tough, clever running (25 rush TDs) and quick, precise route-running (13 receiving TDs) making the 200-pounder one of the best red-zone weapons in the league. It does seem the Chargers hope to use Ekeler a bit less this year, at least in the passing game, with OC Kellen Moore and rookie wideout Quentin Johnston brought in to help Herbert stretch the field. On the other hand, Ekeler caught at least 4.4 passes per game each of the past four seasons, and the Chargers still don't have good backfield depth or any reason to turn away from their star RB near the goal. Read Past Outlooks
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Coughs up third fumble
Ekeler rushed 10 times for 32 yards and caught five of six targets for 32 yards while losing a fumble in Sunday's 20-10 loss to Baltimore.
ANALYSIS
Ekeler's fumble didn't kill a late comeback attempt like it did in last week's loss the Packers, as that honor went to quarterback Justin Herbert in Week 12, who fumbled in the fourth quarter with the Chargers trailing by just three points. Ekeler has now lost a fumble in consecutive games while tying his previous high in total fumbles (three) despite appearing in just eight games this year. The dual-threat back has also been held to under 4.0 yards per carry in every game other than last week's loss to Green Bay since returning from a high-ankle sprain suffered back in Week 1. Perhaps Ekeler never fully returned to full strength after rushing back from a serious injury for running backs. Whatever the root cause may be, it is becoming painfully obvious that the fantasy star is not living up to his billing heading into next Sunday's tilt against the Patriots.
Ekeler's fumble didn't kill a late comeback attempt like it did in last week's loss the Packers, as that honor went to quarterback Justin Herbert in Week 12, who fumbled in the fourth quarter with the Chargers trailing by just three points. Ekeler has now lost a fumble in consecutive games while tying his previous high in total fumbles (three) despite appearing in just eight games this year. The dual-threat back has also been held to under 4.0 yards per carry in every game other than last week's loss to Green Bay since returning from a high-ankle sprain suffered back in Week 1. Perhaps Ekeler never fully returned to full strength after rushing back from a serious injury for running backs. Whatever the root cause may be, it is becoming painfully obvious that the fantasy star is not living up to his billing heading into next Sunday's tilt against the Patriots.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Austin Ekeler's 2023 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
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Broken Tackle %
9.8%Positive Run %
83.0%% Yds After Contact
62.1%Avg Yds After Contact
2.4Rushing TD %
3.6%Touches Per Game
15.7% Snaps w/Touch
40.4%Air Yards Per Game
-4.1Air Yards Per Snap
-0.11% Team Air Yards
-1.2%% Team Targets
11.2%Avg Depth of Target
-0.8 YdsCatch Rate
65.9%Drop Rate
6.8%Avg Yds After Catch
10.7% Targeted On Route
25.9%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
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Cornerbacks
93.8
Safeties
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Linebackers
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2023 Austin Ekeler Split Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Ekeler stayed healthy last season after missing six games in 2020, and the result was an ascent
to stardom. He finished the year by finding the end zone in eight straight games, and his 20 total
touchdowns not only tied Jonathan Taylor for the league lead but also matched Priest Holmes'
record for an undrafted running back. Ekeler topped 1,500 scrimmage yards for the second time
in his career thanks to a career-best performance on the ground, with Taylor and Najee Harris
being the only running backs to pile up more total yards. Ekeler is as shifty as they come, and
his elusiveness and agility combined with surprising power make him tough to bring down - a
skill set that allowed him to be highly effective on 48 red-zone carries last year (second most in
the league) even though he's only 200 pounds. He's also one of the NFL's best pass-catching backs, averaging at least 40 receiving yards per game three years running, and working with
QB Justin Herbert will be conducive to continued efficiency through the air. Ekeler should also
get a little more help from his offensive line after the Bolts spent a first-round pick on Zion
Johnson, and there's room for another huge year even if Sony Michel, Joshua Kelley or Isaiah Spiller spells Ekeler on some early downs.
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Costly fumble in loss
Ekeler rushed 10 times for 64 yards and lost a fumble in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Packers. He also caught two of three targets for six yards.
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Posts 100-plus total yards and TD
Ekeler registered 19 carries for 67 yards and a touchdown along with four receptions (on seven targets) for 48 yards in the 41-38 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
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Touchdowns mask poor outing
Ekeler carried the ball 14 times for 47 yards and two touchdowns and also caught two of his seven targets for 23 yards in the 27-6 win over the Jets on Monday.
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Big receiving game ends slump
Ekeler (ankle) carried the ball 15 times for 29 yards and caught seven of eight targets for 94 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-13 win over Chicago. He also coughed up a fumble, his first of the season.
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Logs full practice Wednesday
Ekeler (ankle) practiced fully Wednesday.
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