Ryan Mathews leaves game with shoulder injury

Aug 09, 2012

San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews took one carry in Thursday night's preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers and left with a shoulder injury, according to Scott Bair of The North County Times. Mathews gained 5 yards.

It's only one carry and one preseason game, but this has to worry the Chargers. It's a reminder how quickly the best-laid plans can be changed. The Chargers are very thin at running back behind Mathews with Ronnie Brown and Curtis Brinkley next in line.

Fantasy Impact:

Mathews was only slated for one series of work, so it's hard to say how much to take from his not returning to the game. If this turns out to be anything serious, Mathews will fall in the rankings and further cloud the first round running back picture.

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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.