Ryan Mathews breaks collarbone, out 4-6 weeks

Aug 10, 2012

San Diego Chargers starting running back Ryan Mathews will undergo surgery Friday morning for a broken collarbone.

Mathews was injured on his first carry of the preseason in the first quarter of Thursday night's game against the Green Bay Packers. Coach Norv Turner has said he'll be out four to six weeks.

Fantasy Impact:

A four to six week timetable has Mathews returning within the first few weeks of the season. The Chargers have a wealth of unspectacular options behind Ryan Mathews in Ronnie Brown, Curtis Brinkley, Jackie Battle and LeRon McClain. We doubt any one back will take on a featured role as was the plan for Mathews. First round running back options are getting thinner by the day.

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Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

1 hour ago

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

1 hour ago

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.