RealTime Fantasy Sports Football Draft Guide

	#24 Ryan Mathews
		Pos: Running Back NFL Team: SDG Injury: Questionable Injury Type: calf		Experience: 2 College: Fresno State Height: 72 Weight: 218 Born: 5/1/1987

Year	Tm	Gm	Rush	Yds	TDs	Fum	Catch	Yds	TDs	Tgt
PROJ	SDG		221	1074	8		36	319	1	0
2010	SDG	13	157	675	7	3	22	145	0	26

Summary

Running Back Rank: #4
Overall: #5

Mathews really put behind him a disappointing rookie season. Sure, he still battled some injury issues last year but he missed just a couple games and finished with big numbers as the lead back for the Chargers. Mathews had his first 1,000-yard season as a pro and finished with more than 1,500 total yards. He showed his talents as a complete NFL back. Mathews topped 100 total yards in 10 of 14 games. He averaged 110 total yards per game for the season. The only downer for Mathews was his touchdown total, scoring just six. He has 13 touchdowns in two seasons but should get more goal-line chances this coming year. Mathews will be the lead back in San Diego for years to come. He runs with power, but also has good speed and explosiveness, a rare combination at running back. Mathews doesn't have great moves in the open field but still has some big-play ability. Mathews does well as a blocker and is a capable receiver. Injuries are a concern for Mathews as he is yet to play a full season in two years.

FANTASY OUTLOOK

Mathews is the real deal at running back. He could really take his game to another level this season in an explosive offense. Expect his touchdown numbers to increase, hitting the double-digit mark. He can get 1,800 total yards and 14 or so scores, making him a legit No. 1 for fantasy teams. His track record with injuries makes him a risk but he played with injury last season and still performed, which is encouraging going forward.

Notes

2012-03-29 00:43:12

San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner said Wednesday, March 28, that he expects RB Ryan Mathews to be a 'guy who has that breakout, big-time year.'

Source: KFFL.com

2012-01-23 00:03:10

San Diego Chargers RB Ryan Mathews was named to the AFC Pro Bowl roster, as he will replace Baltimore Ravens RB Ray Rice.

Source: KFFL.com

2012-01-01 14:54:07

San Diego Chargers RB Ryan Mathews (calf) will be inactive for Week 17 because of a calf injury.

Source: KFFL.com

2011-12-30 22:53:10

San Diego Chargers RB Ryan Mathews (calf) was 'still pretty sore' after practice Thursday, Dec. 29, according to head coach Norv Turner. 'He wants to play, and I'd like to see him play (in Week 17),' Turner said Friday, Dec. 30. 'We'll see where he is on Sunday.'

Source: KFFL.com

2011-12-30 16:53:09

San Diego Chargers RB Ryan Mathews (calf) did not practice Friday, Dec. 30, and is questionable for Week 17.

Fantasy Impact: Mathews practiced yesterday so he might have had a setback. He is iffy to play this week. Consider him a game-time decision.

Source: KFFL.com

2011-12-29 19:03:10

San Diego Chargers RB Ryan Mathews (calf) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 29.

Fantasy Impact: Mathews seems to have a decent chance to play this week.

Source: KFFL.com

2011-12-28 19:13:13

San Diego Chargers RB Ryan Mathews (calf) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 28.

Fantasy Impact: Mathews is no sure thing to play at this point. We'll know more later in the week.

Source: KFFL.com

2011-12-24 22:13:09

San Diego Chargers RB Ryan Mathews carried 11 times for 58 yards in Week 16 against the Detroit Lions, and he added three catches for 16 yards. Mathews' rushing yardage total was his lowest since managing just 37 yards in Week 11.

Fantasy Impact: Mathews a little bit of a down game for his standards but wasn't terrible by any means.

Source: KFFL.com

2011-12-19 00:33:10

San Diego Chargers RB Ryan Mathews carried 26 times for 90 yards and two touchdowns in Week 15 against the Baltimore Ravens. He also had two receptions for 19 yards. Mathews ended up going over 1,000 rushing yards for the first time in his career.

Fantasy Impact: Mathews has been consistent all season when playing. He has a ton of upside in this offense going forward.

Source: KFFL.com

2011-12-13 22:43:11

San Diego Chargers RB Ryan Mathews needs 57 rushing yards to eclipse 1,000 yards for the first time in his career. He is also searching for his fourth consecutive 100-yard game in Week 15 against the Baltimore Ravens.

Fantasy Impact: Mathews has a tough matchup this week but remains a must start. He is red hot right now.

Source: KFFL.com

Running Backs

	#1	Arian Foster	HOU	8
	#2	LeSean McCoy	PHI	7
	#3	Ray Rice	BAL	8
	#4	Ryan Mathews	SDG	7
	#5	Chris Johnson	TEN	11
	#6	M. Jones-Drew	JAC	6
	#7	Matt Forte	CHI	6
	#8	M. Lynch	SEA	11
	#9	A. Peterson	MIN	11
	#10	D. McFadden	OAK	5
	#11	A. Bradshaw	NYG	11
	#12	J. Charles	KAN	7
	#13	D. Murray	DAL	5
	#14	T. Richardson	CLE	10
	#15	S. Jackson	STL	9
	#16	D. Sproles	NOR	6
	#17	M. Turner	ATL	7
	#18	Frank Gore	SFO	9
	#19	Chris Wells	ARI	10
	#20	Fred Jackson	BUF	8
	#21	Shonn Greene	NYJ	9
	#22	Roy Helu	WAS	10
	#23	B. Green-Ellis	CIN	8
	#24	W. McGahee	DEN	7
	#25	J. Stewart	CAR	6
	#26	Stevan Ridley	NWE	9
	#27	Reggie Bush	MIA	7
	#28	D. Williams	CAR	6
	#29	Doug Martin	TAM	5
	#30	Isaac Redman	PIT	4
	#31	C.J. Spiller	BUF	8
	#32	L. Blount	TAM	5
	#33	James Starks	GNB	10
	#34	Daniel Thomas	MIA	7
	#35	M. Leshoure	DET	5
	#36	Mark Ingram	NOR	6
	#37	Michael Bush	CHI	6
	#38	Peyton Hillis	KAN	7
	#39	Pierre Thomas	NOR	6
	#40	Mike Tolbert	CAR	6
	#41	Jahvid Best	DET	5
	#42	Ben Tate	HOU	8
	#43	Donald Brown	IND	4
	#44	Cedric Benson	CIN	8
	#45	Toby Gerhart	MIN	11
	#46	Alex Green	GNB	10
	#47	B. Jacobs	SFO	9
	#48	Felix Jones	DAL	5
	#49	R. Mendenhall	PIT	4
	#50	Javon Ringer	TEN	11
	#51	Evan Royster	WAS	10
	#52	Shane Vereen	NWE	9
	#53	Ryan Williams	ARI	10
	#54	David Wilson	NYG	11
	#55	D. Woodhead	NWE	9
	#56	Chris Ivory	NOR	6
	#57	Joe McKnight	NYJ	9
	#58	R. Hillman	DEN	7
	#59	Bernard Scott	CIN	8
	#60	Ryan Grant	GNB	10
	#61	John Kuhn	GNB	10
	#62	Isaiah Pead	STL	9
	#63	K. Hunter	SFO	9
	#64	Tim Hightower	WAS	10
	#65	Ronnie Brown	PHI	7
	#66	J. Snelling	ATL	7
	#67	Taiwan Jones	OAK	5
	#68	Delone Carter	IND	4
	#69	Lamar Miller	MIA	7
	#70	J. Forsett	SEA	11
	#71	L. Washington	SEA	11
	#72	M. Hardesty	CLE	10
	#73	Deji Karim	IND	4
	#74	Johnny White	BUF	8
	#75	Jamie Harper	TEN	11
	#76	B. Pierce	BAL	8
	#77	C. Williams	STL	9
	#78	T. Choice	BUF	8
	#79	Derrick Ward	HOU	8
	#80	Lex Hilliard	MIN	11
	#81	Mike Goodson	OAK	5
	#82	L. McClain	SDG	7
	#83	Steve Slaton	MIA	7
	#84	B. Jackson	CLE	10
	#85	Joseph Addai	NWE	9
	#86	L. James	SFO	9
	#87	L. Stephens-Howling	ARI	10
	#88	K. Huggins	TAM	5
	#89	J. Rodgers	ATL	7
	#90	L. Tomlinson	NYJ	9
	#91	Da'Rel Scott	NYG	11
	#92	Cyrus Gray	KAN	7
	#93	Bilal Powell	NYJ	9
	#94	Robert Turbin	SEA	11
	#95	Ryan Torain	WAS	10
	#96	D. McCluster	KAN	7
	#97	Danny Ware	NYG	11
	#98	Alfonso Smith	ARI	10
	#99	Chris Rainey	PIT	4
	#100	T. Ganaway	NYJ	9
	#101	Brian Leonard	CIN	8
	#102	Alfred Morris	WAS	10
	#103	J. Dwyer	PIT	4
	#104	J. Norwood	STL	9
	#105	R. Williams	BAL	8
	#106	Mewelde Moore	PIT	4
	#107	Anthony Dixon	SFO	9
	#108	Jacob Hester	SDG	7
	#109	M. Morris	DET	5
	#110	Rhett Ellison	MIN	11
	#111	Joique Bell	DET	5
	#112	Dan Herron	CIN	8
	#113	Thomas Jones	KAN	7
	#114	K. Williams	DET	5
	#115	K. Moreno	DEN	7
	#116	Vick Ballard	IND	4
	#117	Bradie Ewing	ATL	7
	#118	D. Richardson	STL	9
	#119	Michael Smith	TAM	5
	#120	Bryce Brown	PHI	7
	#121	Edwin Baker	SDG	7
	#122	C. Taylor	ARI	10
	#123	E. Graham	TAM	5
	#124	Jordan Todman	MIN	11
	#125	Andre Brown	NYG	11
	#126	Anthony Allen	BAL	8
	#127	Kevin Smith	DET	5
	#128	Kevin Faulk	NWE	9
	#129	Kahlil Bell	CHI	6
	#130	R. Jennings	JAC	6
	#131	Ahmard Hall	TEN	11
	#132	M. Robinson	SEA	11
	#133	Aaron Brown	CIN	8
	#134	John Conner	NYJ	9
	#135	Lance Ball	DEN	7
	#136	Marion Barber	CHI	6
	#137	Baron Batch	PIT	4
	#138	Jackie Battle	KAN	7
	#139	Greg Jones	JAC	6
	#140	C. Peerman	CIN	8
	#141	C. Ogbonnaya	CLE	10
	#142	Sammy Morris	DAL	5
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