Ryan Mathews Fantasy News 2010/2011

HacheMan · Apr 26, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Norv estimates nearly 300 touches for Mathews </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Ryan Mathews - RB - SD - Apr. 26 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Chargers coach Norv Turner estimates that Ryan Mathews will have 250 carries and 40 catches this season.
It's rare that we get a coach to give a fantasy-type prediction, but there you have it. Turner noted that he won't have to lean on Mathews as much as he did LaDainian Tomlinson when LT was a rookie (Turner was Chargers offensive coordinator under Mike Riley that year), but we can be certain that Mathews is going to get all the early-down work. The Chargers will also run the ball on early downs more now that they have someone capable. If Mathews gets nearly 300 touches as Turner predicts, he won't have trouble finishing as a top-15 fantasy back in San Diego's high-scoring offense.
Source: San Diego Union-Tribune

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HacheMan · May 8, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Mathews is 'focal point' of Bolts rookie camp </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Ryan Mathews - RB - SD - May. 8</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>No. 12 overall pick Ryan Mathews was reportedly "the focal point" of the Chargers' coaching staff at this week's rookie camp.
Mathews was the Bolts' top pick and one of no more than three tailbacks at the camp, so naturally he'd get a lot of attention. Still, it's clear that he won't be eased in. Based on Norv Turner's 290-touch prediction, Mathews will top 1,300 all-purpose yards if he averages a pedestrian 4.0 yards per carry and 7.5 yards per catch. As a team, San Diego scored 17 rushing TDs in 2009.
Source: Associated Press
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blittydeuce · May 8, 2010

HacheMan · Aug 16, 2010

Ryan Mathews - RB - Chargers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Beat writer Kevin Acee believes Ryan Mathews showed flashes of greatness in the Chargers' preseason opener.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Mathews showed a nice burst, acceleration, balance, and tackle-breaking ability. Just as importantly, he earned praise for his route running and pass blocking. The rookie was the team's biggest bright spot against the Bears.
Aug. 16 - 2:36 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: San Diego Union-Tribune</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Aug 23, 2010

Ryan Mathews - RB - Chargers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Ryan Mathews received two carries from inside the Cowboys' 3-yard line in Saturday's second exhibition game, but did not score.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>In the opener, FB Mike Tolbert appeared to be the designated goal-line back with Jacob Hester as the lead blocker. This week, Mathews got his chance. It looks like the Chargers are undecided about who to feature in goal-line packages, so we'll have a close eye on the more meaningful third preseason game. We tentatively expect Mathews to get the first crack at the gig come Week 1.
Aug. 23 - 12:16 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: San Diego Union-Tribune</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 22, 2010

Ryan Mathews - RB - Chargers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Ryan Mathews (ankle) missed Chargers practice Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Coach Norv Turner indicated earlier this week that Mathews would be good to go against the Seahawks, but it may not be a lock. Owners should make sure to secure either Mike Tolbert or Darren Sproles as a fall-back option.
Sep. 22 - 5:01 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Kevin Acee on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 23, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Report: Tolbert expected to start for Mathews </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Ryan Mathews - RB - SD - Sep. 23 - 1:48 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>According to NFL Network's Jason LaCanfora, the Chargers are operating under the assumption that Ryan Mathews (high ankle sprain) "will be unable to go in [his] normal role if at all."
As we suspected. The high ankle sprain won't improve without rest, so Mike Tolbert is expected to start at Seattle with Darren Sproles seeing an uptick in touches as well. Tolbert is a low-end RB2 in standard scoring leagues this week while Sproles graduates to legit a flex option in PPR leagues.
Source: Jason LaCanfora on Twitter
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HacheMan · Sep 25, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Mathews has soreness, not high ankle sprain </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Ryan Mathews - RB - SD - Sep. 25 - 10:10 a.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Though Chargers Ryan Mathews is listed as doubtful with a high right ankle sprain, the rookie RB instead says he has "soreness in the ankle" and not a high ankle sprain.
High ankle sprains are notorious for sidelining players for extended periods of time, so this is great news for owners. He remains doubtful for Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks and is a must bench, but should not miss more than a game or two.
Source: ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com
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HacheMan · Sep 29, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Mathews practices, expected to face Arizona </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Ryan Mathews - RB - SD - Sep. 29 - 5:00 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Ryan Mathews (ankle) returned to Chargers practice Wednesday, and is expected to play in Week 4 against Arizona.
Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune describes Mathews' chances of starting the game as "very good." The Cardinals are having all kinds of problems in run defense, ranking 31st out of 32 teams and ahead of only the Lions. Mathews might lose some goal-line work to Mike Tolbert, but it'll be a great sign if the rookie makes it through a week of practice unscathed.
Source: Kevin Acee on Twitter
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HacheMan · Oct 8, 2010

Ryan Mathews - RB - Chargers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Ryan Mathews (ankle, probable) was limited in Chargers practice Friday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The Bolts are in the process of "easing" Mathews back from his high ankle sprain, but he's a safe bet for double-digit touches in Week 5. The matchup couldn't be better against an Oakland team not only being obliterated by the run, but likely to be without WLB Quentin Groves (hamstring) and definitely minus DT John Henderson. Mathews isn't a RB1, but he's a must-start RB2.
Oct. 8 - 5:19 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: San Diego Union-Tribune</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 10, 2010

Ryan Mathews - RB - Chargers Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune believes Ryan Mathews will "probably not" start at Oakland on Sunday.
"But I expect he'll get 10-15 carries and a couple catches if all goes to plan," Acee predicts. Acee also revealed that Mathews' ankle injury sidelined him for part of Friday's practice. The elbow, while wrapped, is not a concern. Mike Tolbert, leading the league in yards after contact, will likely start for a third straight game. Both Bolts backs should be considered solid RB2 options against a Raiders defense allowing the second-most fantasy points to opposing runners. October 10 - 5:40 a.m. ET
Source: San Diego Union-Tribune

HacheMan · Oct 13, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Ryan Mathews misses Wednesday practice </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Ryan Mathews - RB - SD - Oct. 13 - 5:04 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Ryan Mathews (ankle) was held out of Chargers practice Wednesday.
Coach Norv Turner stated Monday that he wanted to see a full practice week from Mathews before reinstalling him as the Chargers' feature back, so this is concerning. Mathews probably came up a bit lame after Week 5, possibly dealing with some soreness in the ankle. While he seems likely to play Sunday against the Rams, the Chargers may continue to "ease in" the rookie as they have over the past two weeks. Check back for a Thursday update.
Source: Kevin Acee on Twitter
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HacheMan · Oct 14, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Ryan Mathews returns to practice Thursday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Ryan Mathews - RB - SD - Oct. 14 - 4:59 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Ryan Mathews (ankle) returned to Chargers practice on Thursday.
Mathews is in no danger of missing this week's game against the Rams, but coach Norv Turner has suggested that he won't carry the load until he puts in a full week of practice. Expect Mike Tolbert to remain in the mix for at least one more week. Rotoworld ranks Mathews 20th among fantasy backs this week.
Source: Kevin Acee on Twitter
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HacheMan · Oct 15, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Mathews practices fully, set for more carries </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Ryan Mathews - RB - SD - Oct. 14 - 9:32 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Ryan Mathews (ankle) is expected to receive more carries this week after practicing without limitations in his return to the field Thursday.
"We want to push it and get him as many carries as we can," coach Norv Turner said. "He worked last Thursday and obviously was real sore on Friday and wasn’t able to do as much as we would like. I think from watching him today, and hopefully everything goes smooth tonight and he feels good in the morning, that we will be able to up his load a little bit." Check back Friday to be sure, but it sounds like Mathews is safe to use as a rock-solid RB2 against the Rams.
Source: San Diego Union-Tribune
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HacheMan · Oct 20, 2010

Ryan Mathews - RB - Chargers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Ryan Mathews (ankle) was held out of Chargers practice Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Mathews isn't in danger of missing Sunday's game against New England, although his inability still to get through a full practice week is somewhat concerning. The rookie did receive 15 touches to Mike Tolbert's three in Week 6. Mathews is likely to keep feature back duties the rest of the way.
Oct. 20 - 5:05 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Kevin Acee on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 21, 2010

Ryan Mathews - RB - Chargers Ryan Mathews (ankle) returned to practice Thursday, as expected.
While it would be nice to see Mathews practicing on Wednesdays, this has become routine for the rookie. He's fully expected to start against the Pats and carry most of the workload. October 21 - 5:18 p.m. ET
Source: Kevin Acee on Twitter

HacheMan · Oct 27, 2010

Ryan Mathews - RB - Chargers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Ryan Mathews (ankle) participated in Chargers practice Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>It's Mathews' first practice on a Wednesday in nearly a month. The rookie hasn't topped 12 rushing attempts since Week 1, due in large part to coach Norv Turner's tendency to give up on the run early in games. He's averaging 4.7 yards per carry, so Turner would be smart to avoid that strategy going forward. Mathews remains a risky RB2 against Tennessee in Week 8.
Oct. 27 - 5:04 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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HacheMan · Oct 28, 2010

Ryan Mathews - RB - Chargers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Ryan Mathews (ankle) practiced for the first time in three Wednesdays and says he feels "almost healthy again."</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Mathews is averaging 4.7 YPC, but the ankle injury, his poor pass protection skills, Mike Tolbert vulturing scores and coach Norv Turner's pass-heavy gameplans have made the rookie a big disappointment thus far. Getting healthier and seeing more practice reps will only help, though.
Oct. 28 - 12:21 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: San Diego Union-Tribune</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 15, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Bolts take 'wait and see' approach on Mathews </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Ryan Mathews - RB - SD - Nov. 15 - 5:06 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Coach Norv Turner said Monday that the Chargers are taking a "wait and see approach" with Ryan Mathews' aggravated ankle sprain.
The San Diego Union-Tribune calls Mathews "the most questionable" among the Chargers' injured players, which includes Legedu Naanee, Antonio Gates, and Malcom Floyd. Turner says the Chargers' "hope" is that all of the above will be available against Denver, but Mathews isn't going to be much of a fantasy option considering his injury and unreliable recent production.
Source: San Diego Union-Tribune
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HacheMan · Nov 17, 2010

Ryan Mathews - RB - Chargers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Ryan Mathews (ankle) missed Chargers practice Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Mathews has not played a full-time role on game days after missing practice time this season, so owners can pretty safely rule him out as a potential RB2 against Denver. Look for Mike Tolbert to lead the Chargers in carries.
Nov. 17 - 2:53 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Kevin Acee on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>