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 |
AFC West midseason reports
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Rivers' leadership, elite play giving Bolts chance
Peyton Manning might be the first name everyone says when discussing the favorite for the 2010 NFL MVP, but Philip Rivers certainly could be a close second.
Rivers' four TDs leads Chargers past Texans 29-23
Philip Rivers threw four touchdown passes against the NFL's worst pass defense, and the San Diego Chargers earned their first road win of the season in beating the Houston Texans 29-23 on Sunday.
Chargers solidly behind Turner
After his motivational halftime speech by Norv Turner sparked the Chargers to a comeback win over the Titans in Week Eight, GM A.J. Smith gave his head coach a vote of confidence.
Chargers activate SS Gregory
The Chargers activated SS Steve Gregory on Saturday and waived WR Richard Goodman.
Report: Chargers sign WR Washington
The Chargers have signed WR Kelley Washington, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Chargers TE Gates could miss Sunday's game
Chargers TE Antonio Gates popped the plantar fascia in his right foot. Combined with the toe and ankle injuries he has in his left leg, his status for Sunday's game vs. the Texans is not looking good.
NT Garay a surprising standout for Bolts
After parting ways with veteran Jamal Williams in the offseason, nose tackle was one of the Chargers' biggest concerns entering 2010.
Chargers waive LB Merriman
The Chargers waived LB Shawne Merriman on Tuesday after he passed an exit physical. Teams have until 4 p.m. ET Wednesday to claim him.
Without much help, Rivers putting Bolts on his back
Despite playing with a cast of reserve receivers, Chargers QB Philip Rivers is on a record-setting pace.
Chargers beat Titans for eighth consecutive time
Antonio Gates got behind linebacker Will Witherspoon to haul in a go-ahead, 48-yard pass from Philip Rivers midway through the third quarter to help the San Diego Chargers rally for a 33-25 win Sunday against the Tennessee Titans, who lost ...
Chargers sign WR Banks
The Chargers signed WR Gary Banks from the team's practice squad on Saturday. They released OT Adam Terry.
Titans QB Young expected to start Sunday
Vince Young, who missed Week Seven's win over the Eagles after spraining his left knee and ankle in Week Six, is expected to start on Sunday.
Chargers WR Jackson officially signs tender
Chargers WR Vincent Jackson officially signed his one-year restricted free-agent tender on Friday.
Chargers-Titans blacked out in San Diego
The Chargers have announced that their Week Eight home game vs. the Titans has been blacked out in Southern California, as the team was unable to sell the necessary number of tickets before the NFL-imposed deadline of 72 hours before ...
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.
