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 |
Wednesday's 60-second rant: Head coaches not only ones to blame
Everyone is ready to can the head coach when problems arise. But what about some of the assistants, like Eagles OL coach Howard Mudd?
AFC West Spin cycle: Broncos stay in command
The Broncos are cruising, the Chargers fell in another mistake-laden loss, and the undermanned Raiders were crushed by the Ravens.
Buccaneers win third straight as turnovers doom Chargers
Josh Freeman threw two touchdown passes and the surging Buccaneers beat the Chargers 34-24 for their third straight win Sunday.
Bucs-Chargers blacked out in Tampa
The Buccaneers announced Thursday that their Week 10 game against the Chargers will be blacked out. The game will not be televised locally.
WR Alexander a quick fit in Chargers offense
Chargers WR Danario Alexander impressed last Thursday night and could stay in the rotation when Robert Meachem and Eddie Royal return.
NFL clears Chargers in 'stickum' investigation
The NFL will not punish the Chargers for their alleged use of a "grip-enhancing towel" in their Oct. 15 game vs. the Broncos.
Former NFL WR David Boston guilty of battery
Former NFL WR David Boston could face nearly three years in prison for punching a woman last year.
AFC West Spin cycle: Broncos keep winning, Chiefs plummeting
Week Nine in the AFC West was a microcosm of what we’ve seen from the division most of the season, with the Broncos staying ahead of the pack.
Friday's 60-second rant: Rivers is the lost QB from 2004 draft
Philip Rivers and the Chargers have tumbled steadily out of relevance in the AFC, and it's hard not to blame the QB for San Diego's woes.
Chargers DE Liuget has made Year Two leap
Second-year DE Corey Liuget has been a big reason why the Chargers' young group up front is one of the best in the league vs. the run.
Norv's Bolts beat staggering Chiefs
Philip Rivers completed 18-of-20 passes for 220 yards and two TDs to lead the Chargers past the reeling Chiefs, 31-13.
Chargers release PK Kaeding from I.R.
Chargers PK Nate Kaeding passed his physical and was released on Tuesday.
Chiefs QB Cassel to start Thursday night
Chiefs QB Matt Cassel will return to the starting lineup in Thursday night’s game against the Chargers.
Chargers need corporate help to lift blackout
Several corporate sponsors stepped up to help save the Chargers the embarrassment of having Thursday night's game vs. the Chiefs blacked out.
Chargers place WR Goodman on I.R.
The Chargers placed WR Richard Goodman on injured reserve Monday and signed WR Seyi Ajirotutu.
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.
