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 |
Chargers sign pair of O-linemen
The Chargers signed O-linemen Colin Baxter and Stephen Schilling and placed WR Seyi Ajirotutu and C David Molk on injured reserve.
Ingram, Taylor to get extra looks in Chargers' final month
In the final month of the season, injuries will pave the way for some youngsters to show what’s in store for San Diego’s future.
AFC West Spin cycle: Denver stays hot, clinches division
It's only Week 13, but the AFC West has been won. The Broncos clinched the division with their win over the Buccaneers.
Bengals top Chargers for fourth-straight win
Andy Dalton scrambled for a 6-yard touchdown with 4:11 left for the go-ahead score and the Bengals won their fourth straight game, 20-13 over the Chargers.
Chargers blacked out for second week in a row
The Chargers-Bengals game in San Diego will be blacked out on local television this Sunday.
WR Spurlock rejoins Chargers
The Chargers claimed WR Micheal Spurlock off waivers from the Jaguars and waived RB Curtis Brinkley.
Chargers SS Bigby placed on I.R.
Chargers SS Atari Bigby was placed on injured reserve with a groin injury, the team announced Tuesday.
Broncos sign RB Hester
The Broncos signed former Chargers RB Jacob Hester on Monday, the team announced.
AFC West Spin cycle: Chiefs give Broncos a scare
Romeo Crennel's Chiefs gave the Broncos quite the scare, but Denver hung on and is one win away from clinching the division.
Ravens come back to stun Chargers in OT
Justin Tucker kicked a 38-yard field with 1:07 left in overtime to complete a stunning comeback for the Ravens, who beat the staggering Chargers 16-13.
Chargers place OT Gaither on injured reserve
Chargers OLT Jared Gaither has been placed on injured reserve with a groin injury, the team announced Friday.
Chargers-Ravens blacked out in San Diego
The Chargers-Ravens game on Sunday at Qualcomm Stadium will be blacked out on local television, the Chargers announced.
Rookie DE Reyes a new bright spot for Chargers
The youth movement in the Chargers' front seven got another boost in Week 11 by the play of DE Kendall Reyes.
AFC West Spin cycle: Broncos add to lead
The Broncos are in command of the underwhelming AFC West after knocking off the Chargers in Week 11.
O-line play not helping Chargers' cause
The Chargers have not come close to hitting preseason expectations on the offensive side of the football, and the O-line play is a big reason.
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.
