Los Angeles Chargers coach Brandon Staley stated that there is no timetable for running back Austin Ekeler's return. Ekeler injured his ankle in Week 1 and missed the Chargers' Week 2 game. Without Ekeler, the Chargers will rely on Joshua Kelley and other running backs to fill the void. The Chargers will face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3, who have struggled against the run. The Chargers are looking to avoid starting the season 0-3.
- Austin Ekeler is still sidelined with an ankle injury and there is no timetable for his return.
- Joshua Kelley will be the primary running back in Ekeler's absence.
- The Chargers' running game struggled without Ekeler in Week 2.
- The Chargers will face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3, who have struggled against the run.
- The Chargers are aiming to avoid starting the season 0-3.
Austin Ekeler | RB
- Ekeler injured his ankle in Week 1 and has not practiced since.
- There is no timetable for Ekeler's return.
- Ekeler has been a reliable player for the Chargers and has led the NFL in touchdowns in the past two seasons.
- In Week 1, Ekeler had 117 rushing yards, 1 touchdown, and 5 catches for 47 yards.
Joshua Kelley | RB
- Kelley will be the primary running back in Ekeler's absence.
- In Week 2, Kelley had 39 rushing yards and 1 target.
- Kelley has played 8 games without Ekeler and has not scored a touchdown in those games.
- Kelley's highest rushing total in games without Ekeler came in Week 2.
Los Angeles Chargers
- The Chargers' running game struggled without Ekeler in Week 2.
- The Chargers are 49-41 when Ekeler plays and 3-7 when he does not play.
- The Chargers average 3 more points per game when Ekeler plays.
- The Chargers will face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3, who have struggled against the run.
- The Chargers are aiming to avoid starting the season 0-3.
Minnesota Vikings
- The Vikings have struggled against the run, giving up 326 yards, third most in the NFL.
- The Chargers' running backs have a good opportunity to be productive against the Vikings' struggling defense.