2022 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
204
YDS
915
TD
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YDS
722
TD
5
2023 Projections
2022 Fantasy Outlook
Ekeler stayed healthy last season after missing six games in 2020, and the result was an ascent
to stardom. He finished the year by finding the end zone in eight straight games, and his 20 total
touchdowns not only tied Jonathan Taylor for the league lead but also matched Priest Holmes'
record for an undrafted running back. Ekeler topped 1,500 scrimmage yards for the second time
in his career thanks to a career-best performance on the ground, with Taylor and Najee Harris
being the only running backs to pile up more total yards. Ekeler is as shifty as they come, and
his elusiveness and agility combined with surprising power make him tough to bring down - a
skill set that allowed him to be highly effective on 48 red-zone carries last year (second most in
the league) even though he's only 200 pounds. He's also one of the NFL's best pass-catching backs, averaging at least 40 receiving yards per game three years running, and working with
QB Justin Herbert will be conducive to continued efficiency through the air. Ekeler should also
get a little more help from his offensive line after the Bolts spent a first-round pick on Zion
Johnson, and there's room for another huge year even if Sony Michel, Joshua Kelley or Isaiah Spiller spells Ekeler on some early downs. Read Past Outlooks
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Permitted to seek trade
The Chargers have granted Ekeler permission to seek a trade, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
ANALYSIS
The report notes that the running back's request stems from a lack of progress in discussions regarding a new contract. Per Lindsey Thiry of ESPN, Ekeler is slated to earn $6.25 million in 2023, the final season of his current four-year, $24.5 million contract. It remains to be seen if his request leads to a trade, or alternatively results in an extension from the Chargers, but either way the star back appears to be angling for a payday more in line with his high level of production.
The report notes that the running back's request stems from a lack of progress in discussions regarding a new contract. Per Lindsey Thiry of ESPN, Ekeler is slated to earn $6.25 million in 2023, the final season of his current four-year, $24.5 million contract. It remains to be seen if his request leads to a trade, or alternatively results in an extension from the Chargers, but either way the star back appears to be angling for a payday more in line with his high level of production.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Austin Ekeler's 2022 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank.
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Broken Tackle %
14.7%Positive Run %
80.9%% Yds After Contact
58.1%Avg Yds After Contact
2.6Rushing TD %
6.4%Touches Per Game
18.3% Snaps w/Touch
43.8%Air Yards Per Game
-5.4Air Yards Per Snap
-0.13% Team Air Yards
-2.1%% Team Targets
18.5%Avg Depth of Target
-0.7 YdsCatch Rate
84.3%Drop Rate
3.9%Avg Yds After Catch
7.9% Targeted On Route
29.3%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Last year Ekeler got a chance to prove he could be a bell cow after Melvin Gordon departed for Denver, but instead he may have created more doubt about his small frame holding up under that kind of workload. Lower-body injuries cost him six games, but when he was in the lineup he produced, maintaining good efficiency on the ground with increased volume and still shining as a receiver. Ekeler runs with surprising power and his low pad level makes him tough to bring down, but elusiveness is his best asset, helping to make up for his lack of breakaway speed. Justin Herbert's emergence last year kept defenses from keying on Ekeler, but poor offensive line play prevented him from fully exploiting the emptier fronts he saw. The Chargers brought in a new coaching staff this offseason, and offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi has a lot of experience feeding a dynamic pass-catching back from his time featuring Alvin Kamara for the Saints. With Joshua Kelley, Justin Jackson and sixth-round rookie Larry Rountree representing his backfield alternatives, Lombardi figures to depend on Ekeler, so long as the 26-year-old holds up physically.
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Reportedly seeking trade
Ekeler is reportedly seeking permission to speak with other teams about a potential trade, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
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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.
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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.
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Runs through Rams
Ekeler rushed the ball 10 times for 122 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 31-10 win over the Rams. He added four receptions for 39 yards.
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Cleared for Week 17 action
Ekeler (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Rams after practicing fully Friday.
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