3 years agoLos Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is in line to receive more work in the passing game during Week 2 against the Cowboys. Ekeler, an incredible receiving back who often dominates in PPR formats, didn't even fetch a target last week. However, Daniel Popper of The Athletic offers insight into why Week 1 was a fluke. "That, to me, was more a function of how open Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Jared Cook and the rest of the Chargers' receivers and tight ends were getting downfield," wrote Popper. Going forward, Ekeler remains significantly entrenched as a mid-to-low RB1. He could have a huge role this week if Dallas and Los Angeles find themselves going back and forth on offense. .--Andersen Pickard - RotoBaller
Source: Daniel Popper