San Diego Chargers
Ryan Mathews - #24 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 220 lbs. |
| Birthday | 10/10/1987 |
| Birthplace | Bakersfield, CA |
| College | Fresno State |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2010, 1st round, 12th pick by Chargers |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 184 | 707 | 1 |
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PLAYER NEWS
The San Diego Chargers have placed Mathews on season-ending injured reserve.|||||||
Mathews broke his left collarbone. Mathews, who broke his right collarbone on his first carry of the exhibition season, played in 12 regular-season games. He was the team's leading rusher with 707 yards and a touchdown on 184 carries.
Mathews ran for 54 yards on 17 carries on Sunday against Tampa Bay.|||||||
After averaging 4.0 yards per carry or better in five of his first six games this season, Mathews was held to a season-low 3.2 yards per carry on Sunday. But owners shouldn't be too alarmed as the Tampa Bay defense is the best in the league at stopping the run. Still, Mathews hasn't found the end zone since Oct. 7.
Mathews carried the ball 24 times for a season-best 95 yards in San Diego's 7-6 loss to Cleveland on Sunday.|||||||
Even as the Chargers struggle, Mathews continues to surge since returning from injury. He has recorded 354 rushing yards this season while averaging 4.3 yards per run.
Mathews sat out the San Diego Chargers' light practice on Wednesday.|||||||
Coach Norv Turner refused to give an injury update.
Mathews ran for 80 yards and a touchdown and added six receptions for another 59 yards during Sunday's 31-24 loss at New Orleans.|||||||
Despite carrying the ball just 12 times, Mathews finally delivered for fantasy owners. Mathews should continue to post similar numbers down the stretch as long as he remains healthy.
