Ryan Mathews could be out for the San Diego Chargers until Week 3, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Mathews is currently recovering from a broken clavicle suffered during the team's first preseason game against the Green Bay Packers. The running back has said that he expects to return by Week 1 of the regular season, though considering the injury he may have to sit out longer.
Ryan Mathews May Be Out Until Week 3: Fantasy Implications
Ryan Mathews may not return to the Chargers until Week 3 of the regular season, according to San Diego Union-Tribune writer Kevin Acee. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Analysis: Keep in mind, it’s just one man’s speculation handing out the Week 3 timetable, and he isn’t tied to the franchise in any official capacity. Still, you would expect a beat writer to have some connection to the general thought process of the front office. Mathews’ prediction that he will be ready by the season opener would put him on the front end of the original 4-6 week time frame, which would be very optimistic considering his history.
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