First Down: Sizing up Stafford, Gronk’s soap opera and ‘Felony and Ivory’

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

In every corner of the sports universe hard-to-explain anomalies push the boundaries of flukiness, crazy events that leave eyewitnesses with jaws dropped.

Fantasy football is no exception.

From Jerome Harrison’s trampling of Kansas City Week 14 2009 to Billy Volek’s unforgettable two-game stretch with the Titans in 2004 to an entire offseason week where neither Kenny Britt or Titus Young are incarcerated, unforeseen occurrences happen all the time, changing previously conceived notions about a particular player or team.

Take Detroit’s Matthew Stafford.

Last year, the former No. 1 pick was the definition of

For those about to MOCK: Notable trends seen in early fantasy football drafts

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

When Mr. Irrelevant, South Carolina tight end Justice Cunningham, had his name called in front of a small group of reasonably sauced lingerers at last month’s NFL Draft, Fantasyland’s finest quickly began formulating thoughts and assembling cheat sheets for this year’s fake football drafts.

Mock season officially kicked off …

Over the next several weeks, armchair quarterbacks of various backgrounds will hone their draft skills in preparation for main events come August. During these exercises, participants will tinker with new strategies, rack their brains over complicated backfields and shout out expletives when desired players are pilfered just before their pick, all the while proclaiming

Chargers | Need better production from ground game

Source: Footballguys.com

The San Diego Chargers were tied with the Detroit Lions for the fewest rushes (4) of 20 yards or more in 2012. They were one of two teams to average less than 2.0 yards (1.9) before contact per rush (Steelers 1.7). Our View: Part of these woes are on the running backs (Ryan Mathews, etc) and part of this problem is on the offensive line. The team upgraded the O-Line when they added RT D.J. Fluker in the first-round of the 2013 NFL draft. We'll see if Mathews can stay healthy and produce better numbers this season in what is a make or break year for him.

Chargers GM expects RB Ryan Mathews to be a 'playmaker'

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

During a conference call with season-ticket holding fans, San Diego Chargers general manager Tom Telesco had many positive and optimistic things to say about running back Ryan Mathews. quot;A great kid" who "works extremely hard" and "big things" are expected from him. Telesco also added that they upgraded their offensive line in order to benefit both Mathews and the recently acquired Danny Woodhead. FANTASY ANALYSIS: A GM likes his running back. A real shocker, right? Well the question is, do they have any other choice in the matter? San Diego has four other backs on the roster right now, excluding Woodhead who is a change-of-pace, jack of all trades, third down receiver out of the backfield. None of those four other backs either has it

Ryan Mathews garners support from new GM

Source: Draft Sharks

Here's what new Chargers GM Tom Telesco had to say about RB Ryan Mathews during a conference call with season-ticket holders: "He's a great kid.  And he's been working extremely hard.  Guys get hurt in football.  That's just the way this business is.  Unfortunately, he had 2 freak injuries, and there's nothing you can do about it.  When he's played, he's played very well.  I can tell you from the outside -- from someone from a different team [the Colts] -- we liked Ryan Mathews a lot.  We thought when we played San Diego, he was someone we had to stop.  He's been working hard in the offseason.  He's healthy right now, and we're expecting big things from him this year."  The new Chargers regime has thrown its support behind

Chargers GM expects 'big things' from Mathews - Ryan Mathews | SD

Source: Rotoworld Football

In a conference call with season-ticket holders, Chargers GM Tom Telesco called Ryan Mathews a "playmaker" and said he expects "big things" from the fourth-year running back.

2013 Rookie Dynasty Drafts – RB Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Jayne Kamin-Oncea / USA TODAY Sports

We don’t have a deep class of running backs this year, with starter upside. It’s probably a good idea to pass on running backs in the middle rounds of your draft if you should miss out on the first eight backs on this list.

Giovani Bernard, CIN (1st Round) -

Bernard had a hard upbringing as his mom passed away when he was a kid and he even lived with another family for a time, while his Dad went off to look for work.

I love this kid and his pass receiving skills will make him a start in PPR leagues. For now, he will have to play second fiddle to BenJarvus Green-Ellis, but expect the North Carolina star to take over the

The Roto Arcade Fantasy Football Mock, RDs 5-6

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

When Mr. Irrelevant, Justice Cunningham, had his name called Saturday, the fantasy football mock season officially got underway. To kick off Yahoo!'s festivities, we'll mock two rounds per day Tuesday-Friday (12-teams, PPR scoring, w/one FLEX) to help you get educated on which players will be valued/undervalued when the bulk of the draft season begins in August. Please declare a winner and/or express your general disdain for our 'stupidity' in the comments section below.

SEE ROUNDS 1-2 HERE

San Diego Chargers not happy with RB situation

Source: Draft Sharks

Chargers GM Tom Telesco revealed that he recently contacted RB LaDainian Tomlinson about a potential comeback.  "You couldn't help but think about it," Telesco said.  LT isn't interested in a return to the field.  But the news is a bad sign for RB Ryan Mathews' standing with San Diego's new front office.  The Chargers haven't added another viable starter this offseason, though, so Mathews will open the season as the clear lead back.  He has a lot to prove.

The Roto Arcade Fantasy Football Mock, RDs 3-4

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

When Mr. Irrelevant, Justice Cunningham, had his name called Saturday, the fantasy football mock season officially got underway. To kick off Yahoo!'s festivities, we'll mock two rounds per day Tuesday-Friday (12-teams, PPR scoring) to help you get educated on which players will be valued/undervalued when the bulk of the draft season begins in August. Please declare a winner and/or express your general disdain for our 'stupidity' in the comments section below.

SEE ROUND 1 HERE

ROUND 3

Randall Cobb, WR,

Chargers approached RB LaDainian Tomlinson about a 2013 comeback

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

LaDainian Tomlinson, one of the greatest running backs of all time and a fantasy football god, was given an opportunity to play this season. He told Yahoo's Michael Silver on Saturday that Chargers executive vice president John Spanos, general manager Tom Telesco and head coach Mike McCoy recently asked him to come out of retirement. quot;At first, I thought they weren't really serious, but they kept talking about it, and I realized it was real," Tomlinson remarked. "They said, 'You can come back and carry it 10 or 12 times a game. We'd like to have you here." Alas, Tomlinson turned down their advances. "No, because when I made the decision to walk away, I wrestled with it long and hard, and I knew it was final. Once I retired, that was

Tiers for Beers: All hail the Viking, Peterson tops pre-draft RB ranks

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

It may seem insane-ludi-ridiculously early for fantasy football ranks, but with the NFL draft beginning Thursday, it's time for a refresher. In the first-part of a special four-part series, the Noise tackles RBs, and gets you a leg up on scoring extra beer money this fall. Team Huevos, shout, shout, let it all out in the comments section below.

Similar to other sports, no two NFL seasons are mirror images of one another. Depth-chart turnover and altered coaching strategies are ever-present, events that typically thwart widely-accepted beliefs.

First Down: McFabulous days ahead for McFadden, sliding Gronk and football’s Neo Gio

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

Owners who invested an exorbitant pick in china doll Darren McFadden last year are still sorely regretting it. Chucking hard inflatable balls at his dome, Mike Rice-style, would be an acceptable form of cathartic release.

When not sidelined for the 10 millionth time with a lower body ailment (last year a high-ankle sprain), the disappointing rusher appeared overly timid, lacked explosiveness and was generally terrible, an ill-fit for Greg Knapp’s zone-blocking scheme. Shockingly 82 of his 216 rushing attempts (37.9 percent) went for one, zero or negative yards. His overall yards per carry average (3.3) was the lowest of his career, by a wide margin. According to

Danny Woodhead - GM: Woodhead won't be limited to 3rd downs

Source: The Huddle

San Diego Chargers general manager Tom Telesco said RB Danny Woodhead could see time on first and second down in 2013 and will not be used as only a third-down back.
Huddle Up: Ryan Mathews keeper owners beware: This sounds like another season of shared work for your back.

Chargers | Tuned out Norv Turner

Source: Footballguys.com

San Diego Chargers RB Ryan Mathews said players eventually grew tired of former head coach Norv Turner's message and tuned him out. 'I think we were just complacent,' Mathews said. 'The time that we spent there - we spent a lot of time there - it was the same thing over and over again. There wasn't anything new. I think he did everything he could to try to make us win no doubt about it. I just think we really got complacent to where we were and what we were doing and thought we were owed to win games.' According to Mathews, talent has never been an issue for the team. 'We all had the talent,' Mathews said. 'I think it was just going through the same routine, doing the same thing over and over again. You go there and you do what you

Chargers bring back RB Ronnie Brown

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

The Chargers added to their stable of running backs on Friday by re-signing Ronnie Brown. This comes on the heels of their acquisition of Danny Woodhead. Like Woodhead, Brown was used mostly on third downs last season. He had just 46 carries, but he had 49 receptions and gained 591 yards from scrimmage. FANTASY ANALYSIS: When Ryan Mathews drafted in 2010, the Chargers saw him as a true three-down back. And he had the skills to be such a player. Mathews was well built at six foot, 225 pounds; he could run inside and outside, and could catch very well. Three years, numerous injuries and many crushing fumbles later, it's clear that the Chargers want to see no part of him on third downs. With the inclusion of Brown and Woodhead, Mathews will

Woodhead signs with Chargers

Source: FFToday

RB to play complementary role to Ryan Mathews

Another former New England Patriot is heading to the AFC West. Running back Danny Woodhead signed a two-year contract with the San Diego Chargers, the team announced Friday. Woodhead follows slot receiver Wes Welker to the AFC West after Welker formally signed with the Denver Broncos on Thursday. Woodhead, 28, had 301 rushing yards and 446 receiving yards for the Patriots in 2012 as well as seven total touchdowns. (

Chargers, RB Danny Woodhead agree to 2-year contract

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

One of the game's better third-down backs is switching coasts. Former Patriots running back Danny Woodhead signed with the Chargers on Friday. ESPNBoston's Mike Reiss was the first to report the deal, and a source tells him that Woodhead was given a two-year contract. Woodhead caught 40 passes last season and has averaged 4.8 yards per carry throughout his career. He is 28 years old. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Although Woodhead will remain PPR-worthy in San Diego, this move hurts Ryan Mathews' fantasy value more than helps Woodhead's. Mathews just hasn't been able to stay healthy, and the Chargers will probably look to Woodhead to be their near-exclusive third-down back. Mathews didn't get a whole lot of work on third downs anyway last season, but

Danny Woodhead signs with Chargers

Source: Draft Sharks

The Chargers have signed RB Danny Woodhead to a 2-year deal.  The 5'8, 195-pounder is just a change-of-pace guy on the ground, but he's a top-notch receiver out of the backfield.  Woodhead has racked up 92 catches over the past 3 seasons in New England.  He'll likely step into a similar role with the Bolts.  If Woodhead is the only RB San Diego brings in this offseason, it'll be good news for RB Ryan Mathews.  Meanwhile, the Pats are left with Shane Vereen and Leon Washington behind Stevan Ridley.  Our money is on Vereen capturing the pass-catching role, which would put him squarely on the fantasy radar in PPR leagues.

Ryan Mathews - Mathews draws praise from San Diego GM

Source: The Huddle

San Diego Chargers general manager Tom Telesco praised RB Ryan Mathews, calling him a talented back, and someone who could be a "bellcow back." Telesco also said he would like to get a running back to compliment Mathews. Telesco said he believes Mathews can handle it on his own, but must prove he can stay healthy.
Huddle Up: Mathews has missed 10 games over his 3 NFL seasons, including 4 this past year due to a pair of collarbone fractures. His best season came in 2011, when he rolled up 1,546 total yards and 6 TDs in 14 contests, that's the model for the Bolts' optimism.

Chargers news: RB Ryan Mathews can be 'bell cow'; high hopes for WR Vincent Brown

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Chargers running back Ryan Mathews hasn't handled more than 275 touches in any of his three seasons in this league, and he has yet to make it though a season healthy. But every year, the Chargers come out and say what he can be in this league. Cue general manager Tom Telesco on Thursday: quot;I think [Mathews] can be a bell cow back," Telesco said via CBS Sports' Will Brinson. Head coach Mike McCoy was also speaking on Thursday. Of note, he said wide receiver Vincent Brown is a "great route runner" and "very disciplined," via U-T San Diego's Michael Gehlken. McCoy said he has "high hopes" for Brown in his third season. FANTASY ANALYSIS: In 2010 and 2011, Mathews was one of the league's top tease players. He showed plenty of ability, but he

Chargers GM: Mathews can be a 'bellcow' back - Ryan Mathews | SD

Source: Rotoworld Football

Chargers GM Tom Telesco said he thinks Ryan Mathews can be a "bellcow" back.

Chargers | Want to get a second back to compliment Ryan Mathews

Source: Footballguys.com

San Diego Chargers general manager Tom Telesco said he would like to get a running back to compliment RB Ryan Mathews. Telesco said he believes Mathews can handle it on his own, but must prove he can stay healthy.

Chargers | General manager praises Ryan Mathews

Source: Footballguys.com

San Diego Chargers general manager Tom Telesco praised RB Ryan Mathews, calling him a talented back, and someone who could be a 'bellcow back.'

What Went Wrong: What Went Wrong: Ryan Mathews

Source: Rotoworld Football Articles

Patrick Daugherty examines what went so terribly wrong with Ryan Mathews' 2012, and looks forward to his make-or-break 2013.

Giants cut RB Ahmad Bradshaw, open door for RB David Wilson

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

The Giants have been perhaps the most active team in releasing players during this first week of the offseason. They have cut defensive players Michael Boley and Chris Canty. Offensive lineman David Diehl and Corey Webster could follow them out the door soon. But the most notable Giant who is now an ex-Giant is running back Ahmad Bradshaw. The team informed him of his release Wednesday. Bradshaw has spent all of his six NFL seasons with the Giants but has also become known for his repeated need for foot surgeries. He is currently recovering from another one on his right foot which was scheduled to replace and re-insert a screw that had been used to repair two previous fractures in his right foot. FANTASY ANALYSIS: The move saves the

Chargers | Shonn Greene would be a fit

Source: Footballguys.com

New York Jets impending free-agent RB Shonn Greene would be a good fit for the San Diego Chargers in the offseason. The team needs a legitimate running back because RB Ryan Mathews is not durable. If healthy, Mathews and Greene could be a good combination.

The Fantasy Freak Show Podcast: Stumping for Kelly, playoff picks and the Jack attack

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

Over the course of a long fantasy season, it's impossible not to get duped. No matter the sport, injuries, ineptitude, random coaching changes influence constant value fluctuations. In a game where man-crushes frequently spawn, suckers are born every minute second. Just ask certain imbeciles who fell head over heels for a girl named Ryan Mathews.

On this week's genuine program, Brad Evans and Dalton Del Don reflected on this weekend's conference championship games, decided how high Colin Kaepernick's 2013 draft stock has risen, discussed Chip Kelly's impact on brand name Eagles, assess edwhether Jay Cutler will finally return to respectability under Marc Trestman and

Freak Show Friday: 100-percent real fantasy talk begins at 8 PM ET, 5 PM PT

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

Over the course of a long fantasy season, it's impossible not to get duped. No matter the sport, injuries, ineptitude, random coaching changes influence constant value fluctuations. In a game where man-crushes frequently spawn, suckers are born every minute second. Just ask certain imbeciles who fell head over heels for a girl named Ryan Mathews.

On this week's genuine program, Brad Evans and Dalton Del Don will reflect on this weekend's conference championship games, decide how high Colin Kaepernick's 2013 draft stock has risen, discuss Chip Kelly's impact on brand name Eagles, assess whether Jay Cutler will finally return to respectability under Marc Trestman and

San Diego Chargers name Ken Whisenhunt OC

Source: Draft Sharks

The Chargers have hired Ken Whisenhunt as OC.  He'll work under offensive-minded HC Mike McCoy but is expected to handle play-calling duties on game days.  Whiz's Arizona offenses struggled without Kurt Warner the past 3 years, but they finished among the top 11 in scoring in each of the previous 3 seasons.  Whisenhunt also had plenty of success as Steelers OC from 2004-2006, averaging 23.2 points per game and winning a Super Bowl.  San Diego has clearly made it a point to bolster its offense early this offseason.  It's good news for guys like QB Philip Rivers, RB Ryan Mathews, and WR Danario Alexander.

Chargers have doubts in Mathews

Source: FFToday

Mathews may face some competition in 2013

According to the Union-Tribune San Diego, there is "some doubt" in the Chargers organization that Ryan Mathews will develop into "the player that was envisioned three years ago." Mathews has lost his biggest supporters in Norv Turner and A.J. Smith. Now, what remains of the Chargers front office believes Mathews can have a productive career, but he must "further refine the technical aspects of the position." (Union-Tribune San Diego)

FF Today's Take: Mathews'

Ryan Mathews - Chargers losing faith in Mathews?

Source: The Huddle

The San Diego Chargers are beginning to wonder if RB Ryan Mathews will ever become the type of player they thought he would become when they selected him 12th overall in the 2010 NFL Draft. The team would like him to become more polished and seize the full-time running back role. San Diego used RB Ronnie Brown in a receiving role this year in order to keep Mathews fresh; Brown ran a passing route on 60.4 percent of his offensive snaps, while Mathews ran routes 42.1 percent of the time. Mathews still believes he can be a game-changing back for the Chargers, however. 'It's time for me to show them why they bumped up all the spots they did to draft me,' Mathews, 25, said. 'I've shown greatness at times, and I've shown I can be the worst

Chargers | Doubting Ryan Mathews

Source: Footballguys.com

The San Diego Chargers are beginning to wonder if RB Ryan Mathews will ever become the type of player they thought he would become when they selected him 12th overall in the 2010 NFL Draft. The team would like him to become more polished and seize the full-time running back role. San Diego used RB Ronnie Brown in a receiving role this year in order to keep Mathews fresh; Brown ran a passing route on 60.4 percent of his offensive snaps, while Mathews ran routes 42.1 percent of the time. Mathews still believes he can be a game-changing back for the Chargers, however. 'It's time for me to show them why they bumped up all the spots they did to draft me,' Mathews, 25, said. 'I've shown greatness at times, and I've shown I can be the worst

Report: Chargers have doubts about Mathews - Ryan Mathews | SD

Source: Rotoworld Football

According to the Union-Tribune San Diego, there is "some doubt" in the Chargers organization that Ryan Mathews will develop into "the player that was envisioned three years ago."

Chargers considering multiple candidates for head coaching gig

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

The San Diego Chargers are currently pursuing Colts offensive coordinator Bruce Arians, former Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith and Penn State head coach Bill O'Brien. The NFL Network is reporting that the Chargers' decision-makers will fly cross-country for interviews. O'Brien is also receiving attention from Cleveland, Philadelphia and Arizona. Buffalo plans to interview Smith. These things will need to move quickly as draft evaluation kicks into high gear very soon. FANTASY ANALYSIS: San Diego does have some good pieces in place. Danario Alexander stepped up for a big 2012 season. Corey Liuget had a promising rookie season. Ryan Mathews could improve dramatically under a new system and Philip Rivers is still an above-average

Chargers RB Ryan Mathews looking to prove himself in 2013

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Chargers running back Ryan Mathews hasn't lived up to the expectations bestowed upon a first-round draft pick, and he knows that. He said Wednesday that he needs to forget about 2012, come back in 2013 and vindicate the team that traded up to select him with the 12th overall pick in 2010. quot;It was just a bad year," Mathews told the team's official web site. "That's all you can say. You just have to look forward to next year, watch your film and do your homework, take the time for your body to rest and come back here just explosive. It's time for me to show them why they bumped up to the spot they did to draft me. I've shown greatness at some times and I've shown I can be the worst player at some times. You just have to be consistent and

First draft: Here’s a way-too-early 2013 fantasy football mock

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

So there may not be a worse time to draft a 2013 fantasy league than today, before the final week of the 2012 regular season has even kicked off. We still have dozens of injuries ahead, plus the usual off-season player movement and coaching changes. And then there's April's NFL Draft.

Thus, we begin this feature with an important warning: DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME.

It's fine for me to conduct a one-man 2013 mock in 2012, of course, because I'm a fully licensed fantasy professional. Ordinary citizens shouldn't think about drafting a league for another seven or eight months, however. Today's exercise is simply a guessing game, based on an incomplete picture of the league. It's theoretical fantasy football. But

Exit Interview: 2012, the year we all bowed down to the Purple Jesus

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

In a year where quarterbacks were consistently front page news, most rushing attacks took a back seat, further damaging the position's once sterling reputation. Though new points sources emerged (e.g. Alfred Morris, Doug Martin and Trent Richardson) and Adrian Peterson, less than a year from major reconstructive knee surgery, posted the greatest single season, regardless of position, in NFL history,  RBs collectively suffered yet again.  Just 12 rushers averaged 12.0 fantasy points or better, down from 16 in 2012 and 17 in 2011. Suffice it to say, with certified workhorses the lone exception, RB remains a position in transition. Below is our recap of this season's RB

Monday Brunch: Random nuggets and egg nog

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

It's Christmas Eve. I've got just two things on the docket today: get sauced on egg nog, and mumble "championship" every 15 minutes or so. It's going to be a good day.

And yes, I've got a brunch to prepare for you.

I generally find myself in a philosophical mood at the end of a fantasy season. Here are some snippets to digest as you look back and ahead as the elegant violence we just witnessed and enjoyed.

• Head to head is more fun. Total points is more fair. As Ron Washington might say, that's how roto go.

The skill of a fantasy team is scoring points, ostensibly so you can make the playoffs. The long run tells the fairest story. The short run, what happens to you in the playoffs, is the biggest luck of

Who's in and who's out of the early games in Week 16

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

For the majority of fantasy leagues, this is the day a champion is crowned. For those of you vying for the pinnacle, you know what's at stake. Bragging rights, pride ... maybe something more tangible. You know what to do. Stay the course. Go with the guys who brought you here. Stay calm. As like every week, make the educated decisions and trust them. Good luck. Anyway, let's get to the early game injury concerns. A bunch of guys are dinged up, but Jonathan Stewart, Alex Green and Kendall Wright seem to be at most risk of missing today's action. Not exactly marquee names, but we'll make sure to cover all of the active/inactive news in today's early games to get you set for championship week. Players who have already been ruled out for Week

Status Wrap: Thanks for the memories, Danario Alexander

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

Normally we give you an Injury Wrap in this space on Fridays, and we will get to plenty of injuries after the jump. But with less in-flux injury news than usual this week, and a few non-injury situations worth discussing, we're broadening the scope of today's piece. Good luck to everyone in their playoff games.

I've enjoyed the Danario Alexander run as much as anyone. I picked him up where I could, started him aggressively, blogged about him constantly. Until the Week 15 bagel, it was a fun and rewarding ride.

But in Week 16, a one-game season, there's no time for sentimentality and future speculation. If you don't like someone's chances at points this weekend, you cut the cord. And with

Rotowire Injury Analysis: Fantasy Football Week 15

Source: RotoSynthesis

Week 15 Injury Analysis is up and there’s not a lot of new injuries to discuss so I’m going to make this a “Reader’s Suggestion Issue” in which I’m going to let anyone make a comment regarding what player’s they would like updates on and I will be given quick responses so that you can hopefully use the information to take down the crown in our league.

There is just one player that I would like to discuss since I am from San Diego and it has been a rough past few years being a Chargers fan especially when the ownership decided in the last offseason that staying with Status Quo was the answer…..that didn’t seem to work out too well.

Ryan Mathews:  In last week’s game, Mathews was forced.....

Ronnie Brown - Bolts' Turner mum on RB situation

Source: The Huddle

San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner didn't reveal his plans at running back in Week 16 after RB Ryan Mathews (clavicle) was placed on the Injured Reserve. 'Well, we've got a chance to get Ronnie Brown back' Turner said. 'Jackie Battle will get a chance to play. And Brink (Curtis Brinkley ) played some yesterday, though I don't know that he would play on third down. And we'll probably add Edwin Baker to the 53-man roster. I don't know that he would be active, but we'd have to see where Ronnie Brown is.' Brown was able to practice on a limited basis Wednesday.
Huddle Up: Mathews' fantasy owners or those desperate enough to be eyeing a Chargers' back in Week 16 will have to play the waiting game and see how

Chargers | Ronnie Brown limited

Source: Footballguys.com

San Diego Chargers RB Ronnie Brown (hamstring) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 19. Our View: The team could use Brown back on the field this week. Starting RB Ryan Mathews (clavicle) has been lost for the season. Brown could play as the receiving back in a RBBC with Jackie Battle and Curtis Brinkley.

Chargers | Ryan Mathews expected to be ready next year

Source: Footballguys.com

San Diego Chargers RB Ryan Mathews (clavicle) underwent surgery on his left clavicle Monday, Dec. 17, and he is expected to be recovered in plenty of time to take part in the team's voluntary workouts in April. 'If you were to ask me four months ago, 'Do you think he's going to break his left clavicle?' I would have said he's more likely to be struck by lightning,' Dr. Daniel Kharrazi said. Mathews broke his right clavicle in the preseason. Kharrazi said there is nothing structurally wrong with Mathews' shoulders, and he expects the clavicle to heal at full strength. Kharrazi also said he does not expect Mathews to break either of his clavicles in the future. Our View: Mathews durability is a big issue. Fantasy owners drafted him in the

Chargers | Norv Turner mum on RB situation

Source: Footballguys.com

San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner didn't reveal his plans at running back in Week 16 after RB Ryan Mathews (clavicle) was placed on the Injured Reserve. 'Well, we've got a chance to get Ronnie Brown back' Turner said. 'Jackie Battle will get a chance to play. And Brink (Curtis Brinkley ) played some yesterday, though I don't know that he would play on third down. And we'll probably add Edwin Baker to the 53-man roster. I don't know that he would be active, but we'd have to see where Ronnie Brown is.'

Week 16 – Waiver Wire Pickups

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Kirby Lee / USA TODAY Sports

Heading into Super Bowl showdowns for many fantasy leagues it’s probably not a good time to say this is the weakest week for waiver options throughout the entire season, but that’s exactly what we have. Outside of an opportunity opening up in San Diego because of anther collarbone injury to Ryan Mathews, there’s really nothing to discuss at running back if this is your final week of action.

Our best chances for help come from defense and possibly rookie receiver Rod Streater as the Raiders figure to play from behind in Carolina.

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Jackie Battle - Jackie Battle to see action for Chargers

Source: The Huddle

San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner said RB Jackie Battle will get a chance to play in Week 16, and appeared to favor him over RB Curtis Brinkley.
Huddle Up: With Ryan Mathews out the Chargers will use a committee approach at the running back position. Battle has handled goal line work before, and it sounds like he'll be the lead dog in the Bolts' RBBC this week as well against the Jets.

Ryan Mathews dual collarbone injuries rare

Source: Draft Sharks

Just how rare were Chargers RB Ryan Mathews' pair of collarbone injuries over a 4-month span?  “If you look at shoulder injuries in football, clavicular fractures are generally low-incident injuries,” Dr. Daniel Kharazzi told the San Diego Union-Tribune. “And this guy’s had two of them in four months. That’s why I think people are alarmed. People realize this is generally a rare injury…If you were to ask me four months ago, ‘Do you think he’s going to break his left clavicle?’ I would have said he’s more likely to be struck by lightning.”  Kharazzi added that Mathews isn't more likely to injure either collarbone again than he was before.  And then this: "I don't think Ryan Mathews, because of the two specific

Chargers place WR Floyd, RB Mathews on I.R. - Malcom Floyd | SD

Source: Rotoworld Football

Chargers placed Malcom Floyd (ankle), Ryan Mathews (collarbone), and OL Reggie Wells (undisclosed) on season-ending injured reserve.