Justin Jackson carries twice in win for Chargers
Justin Jackson had two carries for four yards in the Chargers’ 16-13 win over the Bengals Sunday. He left the game and did not return (quad). Fantasy Impact: The severity of Jackson’s quad injury is...
View ArticleJustin Jackson (quad) will be held out of practice
Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson will miss Wednesday’s practice with a quad injury. Fantasy Impact: Justin Jackson was already being pushed by Joshua Kelley and may see the talented...
View ArticleJustin Jackson (quad) remains sidelined on Thursday
Justin Jackson did not practice again on Thursday, as he is sidelined with a quad injury. Fantasy Impact: Jackson hurt his quad during Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Jackson is unlikely...
View ArticleJustin Jackson (quad) doubtful for Week 2
Chargers RB Justin Jackson (quad) has not practiced all week and is considered doubtful for Sunday’s game vs. the Chiefs. Fantasy Impact: It’ll be Joshua Kelley getting the snaps in the backfield...
View ArticleJustin Jackson (quad) not expected to play Sunday vs. Chiefs
Chargers running back Justin Jackson, who has been dealing with a quad injury, is not expected to play in the team’s Week 2 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. Fantasy Impact: Jackson only rushed...
View ArticleJustin Jackson (quad) officially inactive Sunday
Chargers’ RB Justin Jackson has officially been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Chiefs. Fantasy Impact: Jackson was considered a long shot to play all week so this is not surprising. The...
View ArticleJustin Jackson (quad) did not practice Thursday
Chargers’ RB Justin Jackson did not practice on Thursday while continuing to nurse a quad issue. Fantasy Impact: Jackson went down with a quad injury in Week 1 and hasn’t taken the field since. He is...
View ArticleAustin Ekeler (hamstring) expected to miss ‘multiple weeks’
Chargers’ RB Austin Ekeler was spotted post game on crutches and will undergo an MRI on Monday. He is expected to miss ‘multiple weeks’. Fantasy Impact: This is shaping up to be a multi-week injury for...
View ArticleJoshua Kelley registers 33 total yards against Tampa Bay
Joshua Kelley ran for seven yards on nine carries and added three receptions for 26 yards in a Week 4 loss to the Buccaneers. Fantasy Impact: Kelley received a team-high nine carries and split the...
View ArticleAustin Ekeler diagnosed with Grade 2 hamstring strain, out 4-6 weeks
An MRI Tuesday revealed that Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler is dealing with a Grade 2 hamstring strain and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks. Fantasy Impact: Josh Kelley and Justin Jackson will take...
View ArticleWaiver Wire Pickups, Week 5 2020
Identifying NFL players who could be strong fantasy contributors this week and moving forward. The post Waiver Wire Pickups, Week 5 2020 appeared first on 5thDownFantasy.com.
View ArticleKalen Ballage visits with Chargers in wake of Austin Ekeler injury
Free agent and former Jets and Dolphins RB Kalen Ballage is visiting with the Los Angeles Chargers, per the league’s transaction wire. Fantasy Impact: Ballage signed with the Jets earlier this season...
View ArticleAustin Ekeler still expected to miss 4-6 weeks after second opinion
Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (hamstring) received a second opinion on his injury from Week 4 and is still on course to miss four to six weeks. Fantasy Impact: No surgical procedure is required, so Ekeler...
View ArticleAustin Ekeler (hamstring) out for Week 5, team not sure if he’ll go on IR
Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 5, but head coach Anthony Lynn still does not know if he’ll be placed on short-term IR. Fantasy Impact: It was reported that Ekeler...
View ArticleFantasy Football Start-Sit, Week 5
The fantasy players trending upwards and down heading into Week 5 of the NFL season. The post Fantasy Football Start-Sit, Week 5 appeared first on 5thDownFantasy.com.
View ArticleAustin Ekeler (hamstring) officially placed on IR
Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (hamstring) has officially been placed on IR and will miss the team’s next three games. Fantasy Impact: Ekeler will now be out until at least Week 8, and the team could decide...
View ArticleJoshua Kelley: Chargers beat writer expects him to get ‘bulk of the work’
With Austin Ekeler now on IR and out for the foreseeable future, Chargers beat writer for The Athletic believes RB Joshua Kelley will receive the “bulk of the work” and “goal-line snaps” while getting...
View ArticleJoshua Kelley gets 38 total yards in loss to Saints
Joshua Kelley carried the ball 11 times for 29 yards and added one reception for nine yards in a 30-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Fantasy Impact: Justin Jackson out-touched Kelley 20:12 in what...
View ArticleJustin Jackson surprises with 94 total yards in loss to New Orleans
Justin Jackson ran the ball 15 times for 71 yards and added five receptions for 23 yards in the air, for a total of 94 yards against the New Orleans Saints. Fantasy Impact: Jackson outgained and...
View ArticleWaiver Wire Pickups, Week 6 2020
Identifying NFL players who could be strong fantasy contributors this week and moving forward. The post Waiver Wire Pickups, Week 6 2020 appeared first on 5thDownFantasy.com.
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