Austin Ekeler

Austin Ekeler agreed to open up his social media DMs to peeved fantasy managers for "constructive criticism" rather than...

I know more than you know that I need to be better in the run game.” [Anthony Farris](https://twitter.com/ohioAF)‘ recap on the [OutKick Fantasy Football League](https://www.outkick.com/outkick-fantasy-football-week-one-recap/). Since he didn’t blow the doors off Sunday, tallying a modest 18 touches for 72 total yards (11.2 fantasy points, PPR), team managers feel like the sky is falling after one week. “If you’re gonna be in my DMs, just make sure it’s constructive criticism, not personal … Everybody chill,” Ekeler declared. “Everybody chill out!

Austin Ekeler Says Los Angeles Chargers Have to 'Make Our Reputation Known By Winning Games'. "I feel like I'm one of the most efficient guys in the NFL," the ...

And Ekeler also hopes to "increase" his role with the team this season, particularly with the younger players. "That's why I've been able to do the things I've done and just trying to continue that and keep that consistent. You have to make a whole change in the culture to get the fans on your side, and that takes time and it takes a lot of consecutive winning." "We have a lot of opposing fans that like to come out to sunny, California and catch their team when they play the Chargers," says Ekeler. However, Ekeler knows his team often comes in second place in the city to the 2022 Super Bowl champions, the Los Angeles Rams. "We're trying to get fans in the seats that are our own fans.

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13 seconds agoLos Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler handled 14 carries for 39 yards and added nine receptions for 55 yards on 10 targets in the ...

Ekeler again ceded some snaps to [Joshua Kelley](/nfl/player/21776/Joshua+Kelley)and [Sony Michel](/nfl/player/19828/Sony+Michel), with the latter even taking the goal-line work early in the contest. Source: [Austin Ekeler](/nfl/player/19562/Austin+Ekeler)handled 14 carries for 39 yards and added nine receptions for 55 yards on 10 targets in the team's 27-24 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Ekeler tallied 14 carries for 39 yards and also registered nine receptions (10 targets) for 55 yards in Thursday's 27-24 loss.

[Misses another practice](https://www.thefantasyfootballers.com/news/514604/keenan-allen-misses-another-practice/) [Primed for key role](https://www.thefantasyfootballers.com/news/514681/josh-palmer-primed-for-key-role/) [Suits up Thursday](https://www.thefantasyfootballers.com/news/514856/-suits-up-thursday/) [Inactive for Week 2](https://www.thefantasyfootballers.com/news/514858/isaiah-spiller-inactive-for-week-2/) [Dominant despite loss](https://www.thefantasyfootballers.com/news/514882/mike-williams-dominant-despite-loss/) Ekeler tallied four of his nine receptions on the team's final drive in what ended up being a toothless attempt at a double-digit comeback.

Ekeler tallied four of his nine receptions on the team's final drive in what ended up being a toothless attempt at a double-digit comeback. Much like the Week 1 ...

• [Chargers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/LAC/los-angeles-chargers/) once again opted to diversify the backfield carries with Joshua Kelley and Sony Michel each seeing four attempts apiece. Ekeler tallied four of his nine receptions on the team's final drive in what ended up being a toothless attempt at a double-digit comeback.

The Chargers won in Kansas City the last two seasons, but their winning streak at Arrowhead Stadium came to a halt on Thursday night.

“It comes down to who makes the least amount of mistakes and who makes more plays,” Ekeler said, via Daniel Popper of TheAthletic.com. After taking a 17-7 lead in the third quarter, the Chargers gave up 20 straight points to the Chiefs and Kansas City wound up 27-24 winners over their AFC West rivals. [Patrick Mahomes](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/8824/patrick-mahomes) were wiped out by penalties and officials ruled that cornerback [Asante Samuel](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/63766/asante-samuel) Jr.

Ekeler has yet to find the end zone this season and his yards per carry average isn't up to his career standard. Still, his heavy involvement in the offense ...

- NBA [Game Recaps](/nfl/game-recaps.php) - MLB - NFL Joshua Kelley and Sony Michel both saw high-leverage opportunities near the end zone, but couldn't capitalize. [Dan Lovi](/news/correspondents/dan-lovi.php)