Chargers still trust RB Mathews

Oct 01, 2012

Chargers RB Ryan Mathews paid some penance against the Chiefs, working in a more complementary role after a costly fumble last week in his season debut. The Pro Bowler had 10 carries for 60 yards with an eight-yard reception in the fourth quarter of a 37-20 win.

Coach Norv Turner said after the game he has “great trust” in Mathews.

For much of the game, he had a different way of showing it.

Fantasy Impact:

Mathews said he wasn't shocked about his reduced role after his fumble in Week 3, but fantasy owners probably were. Jackie Battle, who looks as if he's passed Curtis Brinkley and Ronnie Brown on the depth chart, got the start and played pretty well, scoring a rushing TD and a receiving TD. Mathews got fourth quarter action and finished with one less carry than Battle and more yards (15 to 14 and 39 to 61). Hopefully, this was a one-week message against a team the Chargers felt they could beat without Mathews' services. Next week, the Bolts go against the Saints.

yesterday

Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

yesterday · 4:30 PM EST

The Saints officially listed QB Derek Carr (left hand/concussion) as doubtful for Sunday vs. Washington. Jake Haener will make his first NFL start.

RB Alvin Kamara (illness) is off the injury report and good to go.

Related Players: Kendre Miller

Fantasy Impact:

It would have been an easy click for a Kendre Miller week if Kamara were forced to miss, but this puts the kibosh on that. Fire Kamara up as an RB2 this week in a game that may feature him even more than usual with no Carr.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker Doubtful for Week 15

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 4:28 PM EST

The Seahawks list RB Kenneth Walker III (calf) as doubtful for Sunday's game.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like a clear runway for another Charbonnet week in what should be a tightly contested game against the Packers at home. Fire him up as a fringe RB1/2.