Spina 730 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brosephd 1,304 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 looks solid and if anything happens to ekeler, he's gonna be big. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kilo 138 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 He looked good in his first game. I think his usage will increase as it looks like he could take over the Gordon role. Thinking about dropping B Scott (Sanders owner) for this guy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
montgrove 131 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, Kilo said: He looked good in his first game. I think his usage will increase as it looks like he could take over the Gordon role. Thinking about dropping B Scott (Sanders owner) for this guy. You should Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BIGFATPANDA 426 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 5 hours ago, noles1983 said: Hes on the waiver wire, thinking about dropping Bell's lame azz for him. All Bell does it take up a roster spot while doing nothing or getting hurt. It’s week one. Don’t overreact. Def pick up Kelly. But I’m sure u can drop another bum on ur team Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BIGFATPANDA 426 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Ucla fan here. He’s a a solid back. Not sure what game it was but Chip Kelly gave him 40 carries in a game. he can definitely carry the load Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benjamin1984 563 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 I was very impressed with him. He was on my radar for sure and I wish I had more shares of him then I do. This is a guy I could see being a difference maker in fantasy as the season goes on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pastorofmuppets2 10,612 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 6 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ST. STEVEN 4,171 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 I went back thru his carries, and it is hard not to be excited. 2 traits really stand out: -Vision, he sees lanes really well. Anticipates defender angles and has a feel for where his blockers are. -Acceleration, was very taken with how narrow he can make himself and then gas it thru the hole, most guys with his size are not this quick laterally too...he can stick a foot into the ground and get up-field with almost no hitch, it is really a glide (almost Arian Foster-esque). 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ponchsox 1,800 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 I still don't see how he's more than a TD dependent flex unless Ekeler got hurt he'd be an RB1 for sure. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pastorofmuppets2 10,612 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 7 minutes ago, ponchsox said: I still don't see how he's more than a TD dependent flex unless Ekeler got hurt he'd be an RB1 for sure. Kelley didn't get his first carry til late first half (2/7). he then went on to an impressive 10/53/1 second half, and Lynn will lean on this running game all he needs to. stand alone flex value, because this is gonna be a very run heavy offense - he should see 15 carries a game, and, yes - the majority of gl. go look at the film ... he's special. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PlayTheWaivers 1,886 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 I dropped him week 1, and I get that he looks special, but fantasy twitter and this board are taking victory laps over someone who may top out at 12-15 carries a game in a low-scoring offense. I think his prospects are bright, but why is he the #1 waiver claim? Ekeler is not going away at all, and I'm not even sure MG3 role exists anymore in this offense. 12 carries for 60 in a debut is pretty good, but I do not see a high ceiling here. Moderate floor if he gets the touches, but no receptions is a major bummer. Probably a better buy in standard leagues but I think most people play half ppr or full. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pastorofmuppets2 10,612 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, PlayTheWaivers said: I dropped him week 1, and I get that he looks special, but fantasy twitter and this board are taking victory laps over someone who may top out at 12-15 carries a game in a low-scoring offense. I think his prospects are bright, but why is he the #1 waiver claim? Ekeler is not going away at all, and I'm not even sure MG3 role exists anymore in this offense. 12 carries for 60 in a debut is pretty good, but I do not see a high ceiling here. Moderate floor if he gets the touches, but no receptions is a major bummer. Probably a better buy in standard leagues but I think most people play half ppr or full. what victory laps? we had an inkling the kid would supplant JJ behind Ekeler, even without injury ... well, JJ got Wally Pipped, and a RB getting touches in a run heavy scheme is noteworthy - pernts is pernts, mah man ... love knowing that i can plug this kid in as my flex with the full knowledge that he will get me usage ... look around the barren RB scrap heap in most leegs - excitement is warranted in context. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
owenmills 5,326 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Whether he's #1 waiver add depends on who's available and what your league is like. No question he showed something in his first game and should be rostered though, except in the shallowest of leagues. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vendetta 528 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 How's his catching? Even if that isn't part of the game, he seems to be a decent bet for 15+ carries and GL work going forward as a combo with Ekeler. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dlionsfan901 567 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Is it just me or does this kid remind you of a young Brandon Jacobs? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benjamin1984 563 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 5 minutes ago, dlionsfan901 said: Is it just me or does this kid remind you of a young Brandon Jacobs? He isn't close to being that big lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dropshadows 269 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 7 minutes ago, dlionsfan901 said: Is it just me or does this kid remind you of a young Brandon Jacobs? At about fifty pounds lighter and 4 inches shorter, I still kinda see what you mean based on his touches. Maybe its the jersey #. Or maybe its his power running. He seems like a rumbler for his size. Plus I think we're used to seeing all these small-bodied running backs. I got Hines ahead of him, but I hope I can grab him with my waiver priority. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wuchild97 24 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 "Anthony Lynn said the new scheme — primarily the increased QB and pocket movement — will limit check downs to RBs, including Austin Ekeler, who only had one target Sunday. But he said it's still a priority to get Ekeler touches moving forward" - I mean....just saying, Looks like Lynn wants to ground and pound. only one RB on the team for that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PlayTheWaivers 1,886 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 18 minutes ago, wuchild97 said: "Anthony Lynn said the new scheme — primarily the increased QB and pocket movement — will limit check downs to RBs, including Austin Ekeler, who only had one target Sunday. But he said it's still a priority to get Ekeler touches moving forward" - I mean....just saying, Looks like Lynn wants to ground and pound. only one RB on the team for that Think I'm abandoning ship on all Chargers pass catchers outside of Henry just for this reasoning. This has the makings of a grind it out team...possibly good for Josh Kelley if the LAC defense holds up. Going long on the LAC run game right now is looking like a good investment and team outlook. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wuchild97 24 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Well, I also have Conner and Mack...so guess who is rolling out Kelley really soon .... 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stallion 278 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 He's neck and neck with AP for my third priority at RB (I'm in a league with Malcolm Brown gone) - but as well as Brown, I'd put Hines and Snell ahead of him. Still, even though Ekeler should be the guy, the Chargers are obsessed with their bigger backs and Kelley looked really good in his time on the field. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomy 92 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Do you think Kelley take the lead for running? And Ekeler used as the same role than before . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomy 92 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 6 hours ago, Stallion said: He's neck and neck with AP for my third priority at RB (I'm in a league with Malcolm Brown gone) - but as well as Brown, I'd put Hines and Snell ahead of him. Still, even though Ekeler should be the guy, the Chargers are obsessed with their bigger backs and Kelley looked really good in his time on the field. Hines ahead him even in standard? i see very good situation for Kelley Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spina 730 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, Tomy said: Do you think Kelley take the lead for running? And Ekeler used as the same role than before . Keenan Allen seems to want to 'feed him' Kelley was also nominated for Good Morning Football's "Angry Runs Week 1 Awards" this morning. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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