Austin Ekeler

FPPG: 11.4  |  FanDuel Salary: $6,400
FPPG: 11.4  |  FanDuel Salary: $6,400
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Chargers' Austin Ekeler handles feature back workload against Bills in Week 12

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler recorded 14 carries for 44 rushing yards with 11 receptions on 16 targets for 85 receiving yards in a 17-27 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 12.

What It Means:

Ekeler immediately erased any concerns of limitations from his multi-week absence in this one, handling 25 touches in his first game back. He saw 63.6% of the Chargers running back carries and commanded an absurd target share of 31.3% on the team's 51 pass attempts. He led the Chargers in targets, receptions, and receiving yards and returned to a larger role than the one he left, in a much better offense. The only thing Ekeler didn't produce in Week 12 was touchdowns, but those should come. Most importantly, he appeared to make it through the game without any setbacks and is positioned to thrive in the Chargers' offense down the stretch. Next up for Ekeler and the Chargers is a meeting with the New England Patriots in Week 13.

Ekeler scored 18.4 FanDuel points in Week 12, 3.1 more than numberFire's projection (15.3). Our models project him for 16.2 FanDuel points against the Patriots in Week 13.