Austin
Ekeler (#30)

RB - Los Angeles Chargers

Age 28
Exp 7th Season
HT/WT 5'10" / 200 LBS
Bye 5
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Weekly Projections
2023 Season Projections
Updated: Saturday, May 27, 2023 11:55 AM
2023 Keeper/Dynasty Rankings
Updated: Thursday, May 4, 2023 5:46 PM
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2022 Stats
GAME RUSHING RECEIVING FUMBLES
Week OPP ATT YDS Y/A LG TD REC TGT CAT% Y/C YDS LG TD TOT LOST
1 LV 14 36 2.6 8 0 4 4 100.0 9.0 36 13 0 0 0
2 @KC 14 39 2.8 8 0 9 10 90.0 6.1 55 21 0 0 0
3 JAX 4 5 1.2 3 0 8 8 100.0 6.0 48 12 0 0 0
4 @HOU 13 60 4.6 20 2 6 7 85.7 8.2 49 21 1 1 0
5 @CLE 16 173 10.8 71 1 4 4 100.0 6.5 26 12 1 0 0
6 DEN 14 36 2.6 11 1 10 16 62.5 4.7 47 9 0 0 0
7 SEA 9 31 3.4 13 1 12 12 100.0 8.0 96 23 1 1 0
9 @ATL 14 47 3.4 9 1 7 8 87.5 3.4 24 13 1 1 1
10 @SF 6 24 4.0 12 0 7 12 58.3 5.6 39 14 0 0 0
11 KC 19 83 4.4 9 1 2 2 100.0 8.5 17 11 0 0 0
12 @ARI 5 20 4.0 9 0 11 15 73.3 5.5 60 12 1 0 0
13 @LV 10 35 3.5 8 0 5 6 83.3 13.4 67 18 0 1 1
14 MIA 15 45 3.0 12 1 8 8 100.0 7.4 59 21 0 0 0
15 TEN 12 58 4.8 12 1 2 3 66.7 6.0 12 7 0 0 0
16 @IND 18 67 3.7 16 2 4 4 100.0 3.0 12 4 0 0 0
17 LAR 10 122 12.2 72 2 4 4 100.0 9.8 39 17 0 0 0
18 @DEN 11 34 3.1 12 0 4 4 100.0 9.0 36 19 0 1 1
Career Stats
SEASON RUSHING RECEIVING FUMBLES
YEAR GP ATT YDS Y/A LG TD REC TGT CAT% Y/C YDS LG TD TOT LOST
2017 16 47 260 5.5 35 2 27 35 77.1 10.3 279 38 3 2 2
2018 14 106 554 5.2 41 3 39 53 73.6 10.4 404 44 3 1 1
2019 16 132 557 4.2 35 3 92 108 85.2 10.8 993 84 8 3 2
2020 10 116 530 4.6 27 1 54 65 83.1 7.5 403 28 2 1 0
2021 16 206 911 4.4 28 12 70 94 74.5 9.2 647 40 8 4 3
2022 17 204 915 4.5 72 13 107 127 84.3 6.7 722 23 5 5 3
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Austin Ekeler - Staying in LA with new incentives

Ekeler is expected to remain with the Chargers for 2023 after they added $1.75 million in incentives for the final season of his contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Austin Ekeler - Not present for Day 1 of OTAs

Ekeler wasn't present Monday for the first day of Los Angeles' OTAs, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Austin Ekeler - Not at voluntary workouts

Ekeler isn't present Monday for voluntary offseason workouts, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Austin Ekeler - Could remain in L.A.

Ekeler, who requested and received permission last month to pursue potential trade options, acknowledged Tuesday in an appearance on Sirius XM Fantasy Sports Radio that he may remain with the Chargers in 2023. "Time will tell, and we'll see what happens after the draft," Ekeler said, regarding his future with the team. "The worst-case scenario right now out of all of it, I'll come back and I'll have to play for the Chargers for a year and bet on myself and then be a free agent next year."

Austin Ekeler - Permitted to seek trade

The Chargers have granted Ekeler permission to seek a trade, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Austin Ekeler - Reportedly seeking trade

Ekeler is reportedly seeking permission to speak with other teams about a potential trade, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Austin Ekeler - Scores twice in playoff defeat

Ekeler rushed the ball 13 times for 35 yards and two touchdowns in Saturday's 31-30 wild-card round loss to the Jaguars. He added two receptions for eight yards.

Austin Ekeler - Nets 70 total yards in finale

Ekeler rushed 11 times for 34 yards and secured all four targets for 36 yards in the Chargers' 31-28 loss to the Broncos on Sunday. He also lost a fumble.

Austin Ekeler - Cleared for Week 17 action

Ekeler (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Rams after practicing fully Friday.

Austin Ekeler - Logs another limited practice

Ekeler (knee) was limited at practice Thursday.

Austin Ekeler - Limited on practice estimate

Ekeler (knee) was listed as limited on Wednesday's practice estimate.

Austin Ekeler - Scores twice against Colts

Ekeler rushed the ball 18 times for 67 yards and two touchdowns in Monday's 20-3 win over the Colts. He added four receptions for 12 yards.

Austin Ekeler - Gets shoulder checked out

Head coach Brandon Staley said Monday that Ekeler had tests done on his shoulder, but they came back negative, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Austin Ekeler - Gets into end zone Sunday

Ekeler carried the ball 12 times for 58 yards and a touchdown and caught two of three targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 17-14 win over the Titans.

Austin Ekeler - Scores touchdown yet again

Ekeler carried the ball 15 times for 45 yards and caught all eight of his targets for 59 yards in Sunday's 23-17 win over the Dolphins. He also scored a rushing touchdown.

Austin Ekeler - Tallies 100-plus total yards

Ekeler carried the ball 10 times for 35 yards and also nabbed five of his six targets for 67 yards in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Raiders.

Austin Ekeler - Heavy volume as pass catcher

Ekeler recorded five rushes for 20 yards in Sunday's 25-24 win over Arizona. He added 11 receptions on 15 targets for 60 yards and a touchdown.

Austin Ekeler - 100 total yards in loss

Ekeler carried the ball 19 times for 83 yards and a touchdown and caught both of his targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Chiefs.

Austin Ekeler - Scores TDs as rusher and receiver

Ekeler rushed 14 times for 47 yards and a touchdown while catching seven of nine targets for 24 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Falcons. He also lost a fumble.

Austin Ekeler - Cleared for Week 9 action

Ekeler (abdomen) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Falcons after practicing fully Friday.

The Market Report: Coaching Carousel

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Tom Brolley breaks down every new offensive playcaller and the ramifications for the top fantasy players on each of the 14 teams.

Week 18 Advanced Metrics

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Running back breakdown, DFS Leans, Low Ownership, and dynasty update ahead of Week 18.

DFS Early Look: Week 18

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A look ahead at slate, salaries, and players for Week 18 DFS on FanDuel. and DraftKings

Week 17 Advanced Metrics

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Running back breakdown, DFS Leans, Low Ownership, and dynasty update ahead of Week 17.

The Market Report: Week 16

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T-Law, Tua, Higgins up; Pierce, Olave down. Check out the full breakdown of upgrades, downgrades, and players we're closely watching.

Week 15 Advanced Metrics

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Running back breakdown, DFS Leans, Low Ownership, and dynasty update ahead of Week 15.

Week 13 Advanced Metrics

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Running back breakdown, DFS Leans, Low Ownership, and dynasty update ahead of Week 13.

Week 12 Advanced Metrics

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Running back breakdown, DFS Leans, Low Ownership, and dynasty update ahead of Week 12.

Week 9 Advanced Metrics

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Running back breakdown, DFS Leans, Low Ownership, and dynasty update ahead of Week 9.

Top Week 9 DFS Values

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Looking at the most mispriced values for DFS for Week 9 using Scott Barrett's DFS SuperModel.

Week 7 Underdog Pick Em

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Sam Wagman's favorite plays on Underdog Fantasy Pick'Em contests for Week 7.

The Market Report: Week 6

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Rhamondre, Breece up; Russ, JRob down. Check out the full breakdown of upgrades, downgrades, and players we're closely watching.

Week 5 Advanced Metrics

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Running back breakdown, DFS Leans, Low Ownership, and dynasty update ahead of Week 5.

The Market Report: Week 5

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Ekeler, Sanders, Russ up; McLaurin, Pitts down. Check out the full breakdown of upgrades, downgrades, and players we're closely watching.

Week 4 Advanced Metrics

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Running back breakdown, DFS Leans, Low Ownership, and dynasty update ahead of Week 4.

Week 4 Players to Trade/Trade for

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Detailed list and breakdown of guys to acquire via a trade, and guys to put on the block.

The Market Report: Week 4

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Hurts, Akers, Devonta up; Herbert, Ekeler down. Check out the full breakdown of upgrades, downgrades, and players we're closely watching.

Week 3 Advanced Metrics

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Running back breakdown, DFS Leans, Low Ownership, and dynasty update ahead of Week 3.

Week 1 Advanced Metrics

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Running back breakdown, DFS Leans, Low Ownership, and dynasty update ahead of Week 1.

The 2022 Bell Cow Report

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A cornerstone summer article from Scott Barrett, he looks at RBs with bell cow capability and opportunity.

Barfield's Best Bets: Week 18

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Game picks, bets, and player props from Graham Barfield for Week 18.

Week 17 Game Hub: DEN-LAC

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Stats and trends, pace of play, scheme notes, and overall preview for Week 17's Broncos-Chargers matchup.

The Market Report: Week 17

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Burrow, Dak, AJB up; JRob, Thielen, Lamar down. Check out the full breakdown of upgrades, downgrades, and players we're closely watching.

Week 16 Game Hub: LAC-HOU

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Stats and trends, pace of play, scheme notes, and overall preview for Week 16's Chargers-Texans matchup.

The Market Report: Week 16

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J-Rob, Cooks, Deebo up; Ekeler, Jeudy, down. Check out the full breakdown of upgrades, downgrades, and players we're closely watching.

Week 15 Game Hub: KC-LAC

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Stats and trends, pace of play, scheme notes, and overall preview for Week 15's Chiefs-Chargers matchup.

The Market Report: Week 15

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Kamara, Cook, Lockett up; Lamar, Dak, Chuba down. Check out the full breakdown of upgrades, downgrades, and players we're closely watching.

Week 12 Game Hub: LAC-DEN

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Stats and trends, pace of play, scheme notes, and overall preview for Week 12's Chargers-Broncos matchup.

Week 10 Game Hub: MIN-LAC

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Stats and trends, pace of play, scheme notes, and overall preview for Week 10's Vikings-Chargers matchup.

Week 9 Game Hub: LAC-Phi

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Stats and trends, pace of play, scheme notes, and overall preview for Week 9's Chargers-Eagles matchup.

Top Week 9 DFS Values

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Looking at the most mispriced values for DFS for Week 9 using Scott Barrett's DFS SuperModel!

Week 8 Game Hub: NE-LAC

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Stats and trends, pace of play, scheme notes, and overall preview for Week 8's Patriots-Chargers matchup.

Week 6 Game Hub: LAC-BAL

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Stats and trends, pace of play, scheme notes, and overall preview for Week 6's Chargers-Ravens matchup.

Week 5 Game Hub: CLE-LAC

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Stats and trends, pace of play, scheme notes, and overall preview for Week 5's Browns-Chargers matchup.

Week 4 Game Hub: LV-LAC

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Stats and trends, pace of play, scheme notes, and overall preview for Week 4's Raiders-Chargers matchup.

Week 3 Injury Report

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Dr. Edwin Porras preview notable injuries ahead of Week 3 action and checks in on other return-to-play statuses.

Week 3 Game Hub: LAC-KC

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Stats and trends, pace of play, scheme notes, and overall preview for Week 3's Chargers-Chiefs matchup.

The Market Report: Week 3

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Kupp, Kyler, Lamar up; Jacobs, Zeke, CEH down. Check out the full breakdown of upgrades, downgrades, and players we're closely watching.

Week 2 Game Hub: DAL-LAC

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Stats and trends, pace of play, scheme notes, and overall preview for Week 2's Cowboys-Chargers matchup.

The Market Report: Week 2

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Mixon, Dak, Hurts up; RoJo, OBJ, Aiyuk down. Check out the full breakdown of upgrades, downgrades, and players we're closely watching.

Week 1 Injury Report

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Dr. Edwin Porras preview notable injuries ahead of Week 1 action and checks in on other return-to-play statuses.

Week 1 Game Hub: LAC-Was

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Stats and trends, pace of play, scheme notes, and overall preview for Week 1's Chargers-Washington matchup.

Week 1 Advanced Matchups

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Scheme breakdown, DFS salary analysis, ATS picks, and in-depth matchup analysis for every game.

Market Report: Week of August 9

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Saquon, Mixon, Mooney up; Chark, MT, Henderson down. Get the latest movers and shakers.

Best Ball Tiers: Running Backs

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Ranks, tiers, stats, and analysis for running backs for best ball leagues.

2021 Bell Cow Report

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The quintessential ranking and analysis for running backs, tiered by their tendency to be in a bell cow role.

Fantasy Shells: Cover 2

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Fantasy Shells: Cover 1

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Breaking down Cover 1 terms, looks, and importance for evaluating fantasy football.

2021 Coach Carousel: Los Angeles Chargers

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Despite an OROY performance from Justin Herbert, Anthony Lynn was shown the door and the Chargers hired former Rams DC Brandon Staley.

Scott Barrett's Week 16 DFS Breakdown

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A position-by-position rundown of Scott Barrett's favorite plays for Week 16 DFS, including stats, ownership, and more.

Top Week 16 DFS Values

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Looking at the most mispriced values for DFS for Week 16 using Scott Barrett's DFS SuperModel!

Week 16 Start/Sit

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Week 16 Advanced DFS Matchups

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Formerly CB/WR matchups, Wes Huber breaks down matchups to target and avoid at each position for DFS.

Week 15 TNF Vantage Points

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Notes, quotes, and player comments ahead of Thursday night's Chargers-Raiders Week 15 matchup.

The XFP Report: Week 15

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Comparing fantasy finishes with expected fantasy finishes for sell-high targets and undervalued DFS plays for Week 15.

Week 14 Injury Roundup

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Dr. Edwin Porras breaks down notable injuries from the previous week, with additional updates for those already out.

Scott Barrett's Week 14 DFS Breakdown

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A position-by-position rundown of Scott Barrett's favorite plays for Week 14 DFS, including stats, ownership, and more.

Week 14 Vantage Points

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Notes, quotes, stats, and comments for every team ahead of Week 14 action to get a better perspective for fantasy.

Scott Barrett's Week 13 DFS Breakdown

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A position-by-position rundown of Scott Barrett's favorite plays for Week 13 DFS, including stats, ownership, and more.

Johnny's Cash Game Plays: Week 13

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John Hansen chooses his favorite DFS cash game plays by position for Week 13, along with sample lineup construction from his picks.

Week 13 Vantage Points

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Notes, quotes, stats, and comments for every team ahead of Week 13 action to get a better perspective for fantasy.

DFS First Look: Week 13

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An early look at the DFS slate for Week 13, including plays and fades, as well as player situations.

Top Week 13 DFS Values

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Looking at the most mispriced values for DFS for Week 13 using Scott Barrett's DFS SuperModel!

Week 13 Advanced DFS Matchups

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Formerly CB/WR matchups, Wes Huber breaks down matchups to target and avoid at each position for DFS.

The XFP Report: Week 13

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Comparing fantasy finishes with expected fantasy finishes for sell-high targets and undervalued DFS plays for Week 13.

The Market Report: Week 13

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Watson, Henry, Deebo up; Kyler, Kamara, Boyd down. Check out the full breakdown of upgrades, downgrades, and players we're closely watching.

Scott Barrett's Week 12 DFS Breakdown

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A position-by-position rundown of Scott Barrett's favorite plays for Week 12 DFS, including stats, ownership, and more.

Week 12 Vantage Points

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Notes, quotes, stats, and comments for every team ahead of Week 12 action to get a better perspective for fantasy.

Week 11 Injury Roundup

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Dr. Edwin Porras breaks down notable injuries from the previous week, with additional updates for those already out.

Week 11 Injury Report

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Dr. Edwin Porras previews notable injuries ahead of Week 11 action and checks in on other return-to-play statuses.

The Market Report: Week 11

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Swift, Jacobs, Aiyuk up; Brees, JT, AJG down. Check out the full breakdown of upgrades, downgrades, and players we're closely watching.

Week 10 Vantage Points

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Notes, quotes, stats, and comments for every team ahead of Week 10 action to get a better perspective for fantasy.

Week 9 Injury Report

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Keeping tabs on notable injuries that affect game-time decisions, performance expectations, and start/sit decisions.

Week 5 Vantage Points

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Notes, quotes, stats, and comments for every team ahead of Week 5 action to get a better perspective for fantasy.

Week 5 Card Market

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Dan Serbia checks in on the card market following Week 4 performances, with notable cards to invest in now and recent sales trends.

Week 4 Injury Roundup

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Dr. Edwin Porras breaks down notable injuries from Week 4, including timetables for return.

The Market Report: Week 5

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Hunt, Mixon, OBJ up; Drake, AJG, Fant down. Check out the full breakdown of upgrades, downgrades, and players we're closely watching.

DFS First Look: Week 4

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An early look at the DFS slate for Week 4, including plays and fades, as well as player situations.

The Market Report: Week 4

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Rodgers, A-Rob, Kamara up; Mixon, OBJ, D-Jax down. Check out the full breakdown of upgrades, downgrades, and players we're closely watching.

The Market Report: Week 3

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Allen, Sanders, Diggs up; Wentz, RoJo, Sutton down. Check out the full breakdown of upgrades, downgrades, and more!.

Week 2 Vantage Points

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Notes, quotes, stats, and comments for every team ahead of Week 2 action to get a better perspective for fantasy.

Special Edition XFP Report: Week 2

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Comparing fantasy finishes with expected fantasy finishes for sell-high targets and undervalued DFS plays for Week 2.

Tuesday Talking Points: Week 2

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Joe Dolan covers hot topics around the league and statistical performances to help with WW adds and roster moves ahead of Week 2.

The Market Report: Week 2

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Russ, CEH, Nuk up; Wentz, Akers, Hurst down. Check out the full breakdown of upgrades, downgrades, and players we're closely watching.

Scott Barrett's Week 1 DFS Breakdown

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A position-by-position rundown of Scott Barrett's favorite plays for Week 1 DFS, including stats, ownership, and more.

Week 1 Contrarian DFS Angles

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A look at Graham Barfield's contrarian DFS plays for Week 1 action.

Week 1 Vantage Points

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Notes, quotes, stats, and comments for every team ahead of Week 1 action to get a better perspective for fantasy.

RB Rundown: Training Camp

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Joe Dolan looks at each team's backfield and tries to navigate the RB waters without any preseason games.

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Best-Ball Notebook: Running Backs

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How Game Script Affects Fantasy

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A look at how neutral situations, leads, and deficits impact fantasy football.

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In a massive 10,000 word breakdown, Joe Dolan goes team by team, analyzing reports from camp and coaches.

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The Market Report: Post-Free Agency

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Free Agency Frenzy: Melvin Gordon

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