Ryan Mathews Fantasy News 2010/2011

HacheMan · Nov 21, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Chargers confirm Mathews likely out for MNF </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Ryan Mathews - RB - SD - Nov. 19 - 8:02 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Chargers coach Norv Turner confirmed Friday that Ryan Mathews (ankle) is unlikely to play on Monday night.
"I doubt a guy can improve enough in two days to be healthy enough to play on a Monday night," said Turner. "If he improves dramatically I would consider playing him." Mathews seems likely to be listed as doubtful on Saturday's injury report. Mike Tolbert, averaging 4.5 yards per carry with seven scores on the season, will make for a strong RB2 against the Broncos.
Source: San Diego Union-Tribune
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HacheMan · Nov 23, 2010

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

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Coach Norv Turner is "not optimistic" that Ryan Mathews (ankle) will be available for Sunday's game at Indianapolis.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>And Mike Tolbert owners rejoice! Turner did say that Mathews could practice late in the week and "possibly play" against the Colts, but that would be a pleasant surprise. Announcer Mike Tirico let slip during Monday's broadcast that Mathews' sprain was of the high-ankle variety, which explains the ongoing problems. Tolbert, averaging 4.5 YPC with eight TDs, is a strong RB2 play in Week 11.
Nov. 23 - 3:29 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 · Nov 30, 2010

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

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Chargers coach Norv Turner said Ryan Mathews (ankle) has "a chance" to play in Week 13.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Mathews didn't practice at all last week, so he'd have to show significant progress in order to be ready for the Raiders. Mike Tolbert has proven to be the more effective runner, and it's likely he'd hang on to the starting role even after Mathews comes back.
Nov. 30 - 12:49 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 · Dec 1, 2010

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

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Mathews has been out since Week 9. He may have gotten over the worst of his continually re-aggravated high ankle sprain, but isn't going to be worth a fantasy start even in a favorable matchup against Oakland. Mike Tolbert has clearly taken a hold of the Chargers' feature back role. Mathews is looking at a change-of-pace back role at best the rest of the way.
Dec. 1 - 5:11 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 · Dec 2, 2010

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Ryan Mathews (ankle) practiced fully again on Thursday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The second straight full practice suggests Mathews' is nearing full strength. The rookie will likely handle a change-of-pace role with Mike Tolbert (hand) staying in on the majority of early downs.
Dec. 2 - 6:27 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Jason LaCanfora on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 3, 2010

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Ryan Mathews (probable, ankle) practiced fully again on Friday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Barring an unlikely last-minute deactivation of Mike Tolbert (questionable, hand), Mathews isn't a good gamble for more than ten touches vs. Oakland.
Dec. 3 - 4:48 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 11, 2010

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>The San Diego Union-Tribune's Kevin Acee thinks not only will Ryan Mathews play this week, but that he'll play more than most think and will do well.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Mathews was in uniform in Week 13 but didn't play a single snap, with coach Norv Turner suggesting the rookie's struggles in pass protection were the cause. Before this past week, Week 5 was the last time Mathews saw fewer carries than Mike Tolbert in a game where both were active. Still, Tolbert has proved to be much more effective and we have to imagine he'll definitely see more touches.
Dec. 10 - 8:12 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 · Dec 22, 2010

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

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Good news: Mathews is not on the injury report with his troublesome ankle. He should return to practice on Thursday and play against the Bungles.
Dec. 22 - 4:06 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 · Dec 23, 2010

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Ryan Mathews (illness) returned to Chargers practice Thursday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Mathews is on track to start at Cincinnati, though Mike Tolbert remains the favorite to lead the team in carries. Rotoworld ranks Mathews as the 31st-best fantasy back for Week 16.
Dec. 23 - 5:07 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 · Dec 27, 2010

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

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Ryan Mathews will be the Chargers' feature back in Week 17 against the Broncos with Mike Tolbert (neck/shoulder) ruled out.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>It's a chance for the No. 12 overall pick in the draft to salvage in some part a disappointing rookie season. The Broncos rank 31st against the run and have allowed the most rushing touchdowns in the league by a sizable margin (23 -- next closest is Carolina at 19). With Tolbert out, Mathews should have no competition for early-down work or goal-line carries.
Dec. 27 - 7:00 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>