Los Angeles Chargers News

The Los Angeles Chargers designated Austin Ekeler (ankle) as doubtful to play in their Week 4 game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Ekeler is still working his way back from the high ankle sprain he suffered in Week 1, and while the super star back was able to put in some limited practice sessions during the week, it looks like he will still need additional time before he can be cleared to play on game days again. If Ekeler misses a third straight game, expected to see Joshua Kelley continue to operate as the Chargers' lead back. Kelley has not thrived without Ekeler in the lineup, but has handled the majority of Los Angeles' running back opportunities sans Ekeler. Our models currently project him for 8.5 fantasy points against the Raiders, while FanDuel has set his salary at $6,600.

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Gerald Everett (illness) is available for Week 4's game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Everett missed practices with an illness this week but was removed from the injury report on Friday and is good to go against the Raiders. Our models expect him to see 4.9 targets in Week 4. Everett's Week 4 projection includes 3.3 receptions, 30.9 yards, 0.28 touchdowns, and 6.4 FanDuel points. His salary is $5,000.

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Gerald Everett (illness) did not practice on Thursday. Everett missed practice again on Thursday with an illness that also kept him out of Wednesday's practice. Consecutive missed practices put him at risk of missing Week 4's clash with the Las Vegas Raiders. A return to practice on Friday would be an excellent sign. Everett's Week 4 projection includes 3.3 receptions, 30.7 yards, 0.28 touchdowns, and 6.4 FanDuel points. His salary is $5,000.

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (ankle) was limited at practice on Thursday ahead of Week 4's game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Ekeler logged his second limited practice in a row on Thursday as he continues to work towards being active for the first time since Week 1. Back-to-back limited practices open the door for a possible return in Week 4, but that remains uncertain at this point in time. Friday's practice report will provide more information, including Ekeler's officialy injury designation. The Chargers are 5.5-point favorites over the Raiders in Week 4. Their implied team total of 27.0 points is the third-highest team total on Sunday's main slate, according to numberFire's DFS Heat Map.

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (ankle) was a limited participant at practice on Wednesday. Ekeler is on track to return for Week 4 against the Las Vegas Raiders after missing the last two games with an ankle injury. Joshua Kelley will revert to a complementary role if Ekeler is cleared to play. Ekeler only out-snapped Kelley 41-34 in the opener, but he still handled 20 touches and produced 164 yards with a touchdown. Ekeler scored 24.4 FanDuel points in Week 1 before sitting out the last two matchups with an ankle injury. Kelley finished with 15.1 FanDuel points on 16 carries and 34 snaps. The Raiders' run defense is 20th so far this season, based on our opponent-adjusted NEP model, and they allow the seventh-most FanDuel points per game to opposing running backs.

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (ankle) returned to practice on Wednesday. Ekeler may only be practicing in a limited capacity after sitting out the past two games, but it tentatively puts him on track to return for Sunday's matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders. Joshua Kelley will revert to a complementary role if Ekeler is cleared to play. Ekeler only out-snapped Kelley 41-34 in the opener, but he still handled 20 touches and produced 164 yards with a touchdown. Ekeler scored 24.4 FanDuel points in Week 1 before sitting out the last two matchups with an ankle injury. Kelley finished with 15.1 FanDuel points on 16 carries and 34 snaps. The Raiders' run defense is 20th so far this season, based on our opponent-adjusted NEP model, and they allow the seventh-most FanDuel points per game to opposing running backs.