I shared here a little bit about Twitter Math Camp (TMC) this summer, but this post is all about the stuff I learned and did while there.
As I've started going through stuff for this post, I'm reminded of how much I love TMC. It's the best.
My trip to TMC started on Tuesday. I found Dianna and Teresa in the airport.
Once at the hotel in Cleveland, a group of us were in the lobby, and Bob was hungry. Long story short, Casey assured him that if he said he was going to get food and left, people would follow. It turned out to be somewhat of an adventure.
There were some food trucks by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the Taylor Swift concert that night. We thought we'd walk down there since there would be multiple options for people. Turns out Taylor brings in a bigger crowd of "Swifties" than we realized. Eventually we came across a really good Mexican restaurant so it was worth it in the end.
One of my favorite things from TMC this summer are getting to see all of the teacher moves of the presenters. I don't know if I just never picked up on these things as much my first year going or if now that I have five years under my belt as a teacher I'm picking up on these things more, but I love getting to see the little things that others do in their classrooms!
I love the Desmos precon. There's just something about the fact that Desmos finds value in flying 5+ of their employees to Twitter Math Camp to spend time with us, that makes me love Desmos even more.
I spent part of my day with Christopher Danielson. He lead us through Marcellus the Giant. I did this activity in my own class last year, so it was good for me to see how Christopher facilitated it as well as to have student responses to look through as we went through it.
Christopher referenced this post in his presentation.
Later on in the day Eli gave an update on Desmos and things they have been working on. The Desmos museum was new to me.
The exciting new feature that was shared at TMC was Snapshots. I'm SO excited to try this out this year. You can learn more about it here and here. It allows you to take a screenshot sort of students' work and then you are able to select images to discuss as a class. Students' names are taken off the images so you can solely focus on the work.
I also heard Julie and Jonathan talk about how they use Desmos on assessments. Here are their resources. Here were some of the tips they mentioned.
1 slide per question. Even if there's a question that is just on paper, include a blank slide in Desmos to keep the slide numbers and question numbers the same.
Have students type in their last name first so Desmos alphabetizes their names.
You can go into the activity and sign in as a student to enter correct responses so that you have a key.
Note that if a student doesn't answer a question, their name doesn't show up in the summary.
Well this year I obviously went to the session. I'm so glad I finally went because I took away many things I want to try.
Some of the structures Chris and Mattie shared with us were things I were familiar with, but it was good to participate in them myself. Other structures were new to me. Below is a picture of all the structures we participated in over the course of the three days.
Here are some debate-y words they shared.
Since Chris and Mattie have been giving this presentation, I have heard many people at TMC say "My claim is__________ and my warrant is_________." in conversation or others will ask, "but what is your warrant?" I never knew where this was coming from…until now! This is the format they have students use to debate in math class. They mentioned that this structure helps students form their answers and that the "stuffier" the wording is, the more comfortable students are to share.
Here are some more specific examples they shared in their session that I really liked.
Here are some other things I got from their session.
Chris gives students a "life pass" at the start of each semester to place on their desk. When this is on the student's desk Chris knows not to call on them that day because something outside of school is going on. I think students in his class have one pass per semester.
Jill was also at this session and made some passes for her classroom.
Alli shared how she uses "participation chips" in her class. Students get a chip when they walk in and have to spend it that day. She talked about how one advantage of doing this is that students who typically want to answer every question are now more selective in ones they are willing to answer because they don't want to waste their chip on an easy question.
This website was mentioned, and I want to look more into it.
Rose shared this link to some Talking Points questions from Elizabeth.
Here is the link to Chris and Mattie's resources from their session. You can also search #talklessAm as well as look in the TMC Wiki from the past two years (2016 and 2017).
My Favorites are short 5-15 minute presentations to the entire group that happen throughout TMC. I'm not going to share every presentation, but here are a few that stood out to me or were new ideas for me.
Casey gave a great presentation on her alphabet book she's done the past three years at TMC. Casey is absolutely amazing!
I really enjoyed Chris Nho's presentation on problem solving.
Chris also shared a poster from his presentation.
Chase shared some things his doing with Desmos and Estimation180.
I really liked the stickers that Allison uses with her students.
Megan's love letter to elementary teachers was great.
I enjoyed hearing Annie talk about her phone calls home.
Kent has a great math games website.
Mattie shared about the MTBoS community.
All of the keynotes were excellent, but Julie's was a message I needed to hear for myself right now.
Edmund Harris, John Golden, and Glenn Waddell: Mathematics isn't everywhere. It is more awesome than that.
Pam Wilson: Formative Assessment Lessons -Where do I begin?
She has a Where's Waldo "mascot" that her students hide around her classroom. She likes how this brings the students together in her room.
She has a "creeper seat" that mechanics use for her classroom so she can help students without hurting her knees.
I loved her cube timer and may need one for my room this year.
Here are some resources Amie has shared. Post 1 Post 2 and another article she shared.
I really enjoyed looking at the math behind SET. This is a game I play nearly every week with my students. We also got to play 4D set at game night. SO FUN!!!
4D Set at game night!
Devalue the answers. Give evidence that these are the correct solutions.
Model the routine of doing homework for students.
If your kids aren't doing homework, do they know how to do homework? Have they been taught how to do homework?
These pictures were outside one of the restaurants in Cleveland, and I'd say they describe the people at TMC pretty well. The people at TMC are on the same mission, and everyone there is willing to help others improve.
Lastly, here's the TMC song.
I got back from my third Twitter Math Camp (TMC) about almost two weeks ago. I haven't had a lot of mental space since returning to think about everything I learned math and teaching wise. That's a post for another day. But there is something I want to share today.
Each TMC has been a different experience for me for different reasons.
TMC16 (Minneapolis): My first TMC. I was SO new to the Math Twitter Blog-o-Sphere (MTBoS) and was a lurker on Twitter at that time, that I was so completely overwhelmed. Also, with it being in my home state it was easier for me to stay in my comfort zone (hide in my room after sessions, drive myself to get supper, talk to people I already knew from MN). Just GOING was so far out of my comfort zone, that once I got there, I did everything I could to not step out further.
After that, I became more active on Twitter and more involved in the MTBoS community.
TMC17 (Atlanta): This felt like the first the first time I really met people because I had been involved more in the MTBoS community since TMC16.
Before I left for Cleveland, I found myself wondering what this year would look like. What would it be like now that I was more familiar with the resources people would be sharing? What would it be like now that I "know" more people from Twitter and more people may have seen my face around the MTBoS community? I wondered if it would still be everything that I had remembered from my first two TMCs.
I shouldn't have been worried. It was definitely different than my first two TMCs, but different didn't mean it would be any less than the others. I'm fully convinced that no matter where you are in your journey with the MTBoS, TMC will always be an incredibly awesome experience.
TMC18 (Cleveland): This year I got to see people again. I got to build on friendships from last year in Atlanta. I didn't feel like the "new kid" quite as much. I felt like I belonged.
The last day of TMC, I was thinking about how this TMC was different for me than the others, and something stood out to me. What do you notice about the different ways I titled things from the sessions as I took notes at TMC16 compared to this summer?
I realized that I now start with the presenter rather than the topic. You might be thinking, so what? Why does that matter? To me, it shows how I've shifted my mentality regarding the MTBoS.
The people are what matter most. At TMC16, sometimes I didn't even include the presenter's name in my notes! This year, I sometimes forgot to include the title of their presentation. When I left TMC, my memories were of the people over the math. As I looked through some things writing this post today, I was reminded of all the great math and teaching things I learned from everyone at TMC, but the people and relationships stand out more to me than the content of the sessions.
As Casey shared in her My Favorite, "TMC is family". I think it was Mattie Baker who quoted a colleague who said that TMC is, "a mixture of church and family." Yep, I'd agree with that.
As I think back on everything from that week, I can think of several specific examples of times I felt like I was part of this community and that I belong. One of the things that stands out the most to me was walking into the hotel lobby the first night. In that moment, I truly felt known and a part of this community. No one had name tags on yet, but I was greeted by name by several people and hugged by just as many.
I know that there will be countless times throughout the school year that I will doubt myself as someone who belongs to this community, so this is my reminder to my future self that I do in fact belong.
Maybe you aren't able to go to TMC or NCTM, but I can't encourage you enough to find other like minded educators close to you that you can connect with in person at least once a year. You will thank yourself. I promise.
During my first two years of teaching, I got pretty good at disguising worksheets as activities and games.
Card sorts? Without a doubt. Tarsia puzzles? You betcha. Hole Punch games? Check. QR Cards? Of course! Scavenger Hunts with problems around the room? Yep.
Those, along with several others, found their way into my classroom on a regular basis. I could convince my 6th graders just about anything was a game and used that to my advantage more times than I can count.
For a while, I honestly thought that these types of activities, and only these types of activities, were enough. As I dove deeper into the MTBoS world and became a bit more experienced as a teacher, whether I was willing to admit it or not, I knew my classroom was lacking in rich mathematical tasks that encouraged students to think creatively and connect the math I wanted them to learn to the math they encounter in real life. However, I was unsure of how to implement those types of things into my classroom, so instead, I focused on finding new ways to disguise worksheets as activities -I became better at something I was already doing a fairly decent job of.
Don't get me wrong, I absolutely believe card sorts and the like have their place in and will continue to use them as part of my curriculum (not my entire curriculum), especially now that you can create card sorts in Desmos!
Although I still have a long way to go, this past year I slowly started stepping out of my comfort zone and tried other types of activities. I started grad school last fall, and that played a big part in that. I was forced to start applying the things I was learning in class to my own classroom as part of my grad school assignments. Grad school also helped me to be more intentional about the types of activities I use and has helped me become a more critical consumer of resources.
As I was working on curriculum one day a few weeks ago and was looking at a list of activities I had compiled for 8th grade algebra that went beyond disguising worksheets as activities, I remembered thinking something along the lines of, "All of these activities are great. Now, how do I incorporate them into my lessons so that students make sense of them?" And the reality of trying to do all of these new things I've been finding in addition to doing my action research project for grad school hit me, and I started feeling defeated with everything I wanted to change this year before the school year even started.
Insert Dylan's keynote at TMC.
Dylan talked about how his first year teaching he used many of the things people within the MTBoS community have created, but that these clever ideas do not add up to coherent curriculum. He also talked about how that we as teachers have to develop skills around using these videos, tasks, and activities and getting students' engagement around these things to go toward mathematical thinking.
One of the quotes he used in his presentation was this, "Like so much else in education, 'what works' is the wrong question because everything works somewhere and nothing works everywhere" (from Embedding Formative Assessment by William). I needed to hear that for a couple reasons. 1) I can't assume that what works for other people will always work for me. 2) I can't assume that the stuff I'm super passionate about doing in my classroom is what's right for other people. Both of those are normal and ok.
He went on to quote Steve Leinwand who said that it's unprofessional to ask teachers to change more than 10% a year, that it doesn't respect their expertise, knowledge, and skills that they bring to the table. However, it's also unprofessional to not expect teachers to try to change 10% every year. Dylan challenged us to choose 10% that will make the biggest impact on students day in and day out.
The idea of 10% has been really beneficial for me as I've been processing TMC and the rest of the professional development I've done this summer. I can't change everything all at once. Instead, I need to really hone in on and focus on 10%. Here's where I'm at in deciding what my 10% will be for this coming school year.
Assessment Feedback: This is the crux of my action research project. It stemmed from being frustrated when passing back tests and seeing students look at their grade, turn the test over, and never look at it again. It is my goal to change that process in a way that will encourage students to look at their mistakes and learn from them. I admit that I don't have all the details figured out of how this will play out in my classroom, but I'm excited to make changes in this area.
Math Talks: I've tried them a little bit, but I want to get better at them and use them more regularly and more purposefully.
Routine for Math Tasks: After listening to Dylan's keynote and attending David Wees's session on Connecting Representations, I know I will benefit from coming up with a routine for myself and students to use when incorporating some of those mathematical tasks I mentioned earlier. I was intrigued by Heather's presentation on using the Engineering Design Process in math and am also interested in learning more about Contemplate then Calculate (also by David Wees).
That will likely take up more than my 10%, but here is a list of some of the other things that stood out to me from TMC.
Desmos: You can now create your own card sorts and marble slides! See Julie's post for a more detailed explanation of how to do this.
Pre-Tests: I was reminded by Michelle Naidu in our morning session that pre-tests should cover skills students should know going into a unit and that we should do our best to ensure that each question on a pre-test assesses one skill so that we know exactly what students are struggling with.
Feedback Quizzes: I actually stumbled across Julie's slides from her TMC presentation last summer and that was one of two things that really got me thinking I wanted to do my action research on something related to this topic. I attended her session this year and one of the things she said really got at the heart of why I want to change how I go over tests in my classroom was this, "How students compare to others isn't in their control. How they improve is." I want students to see assessments as a way for them to improve, not as something that compares them to their peers.
Warm-ups: I went to Lisa and Jessica's session on warm-ups. I was familiar with several of the warm-up strategies they mentioned, but counting circles were new to me and that's something I want to explore more.
The Fun Math Game with the Lame Name: Joel shared with us his game, Variable Analysis. You can watch his presentation here. The game itself isn't very complicated, but he does a good job of explaining how to carry out the game and how all students participate throughout the entire game. My students struggle with equations involving more than one variable, and I think this game is something I would like to try when covering that.
Fractions: I went to Brian Bushart's session on fractions and there were two main things that really stood out to me.
Verbs vs. nouns. (I stole this picture from Heather's post.) Many students don't have enough understanding of fractions to understand that a fraction is a number that can be represented on a number line. They can't get past seeing fractions as adjectives (1/2 of a pizza), but we need to get them to seeing fractions as nouns.
We also discussed how fractions are the first time student see the same number represented in multiple ways (ex: ½ = 2/4 = 4/8). This is a BIG thing that I know I tend to go over very quickly. I thought this fraction applet that Brian showed us was pretty neat and does a nice job of helping students see different representations of the same number on a number line.
Birthdays and Functions: Hannah shared how she celebrates birthdays in her classroom and how she relates this to functions. It's brilliant! I will definitely be stealing this idea. Check out the slides from her presentation here and her actual presentation here.
Lastly, I'll leave you with the TMC Song. Enjoy!
I stumbled into the Math Twitter Blogosphere (MTBoS) world when I first started teaching three years ago. I don't remember exactly how I found it, but one click lead to the next. Before I knew it several hours had passed, and I had forgotten what I was originally looking for. As I've continued down various rabbit trails in the MTBoS world, I've slowly discovered more and more of the awesomeness that this community has created and continue to be amazed at the things that have come from this group.
Over the years, I have thought about blogging, but I've never followed through with it because in my mind a) much of what I do in my classsroom has been inspired by someone else so it wouldn't be anything new and b) the rest of it isn't "good enough" to put out there for the world to see. As I've dug further and further into blogs, it was even more cemented in my mind that these people are so far out of my league -another reason I have refrained from actively participating in the MTBoS world. Who was I to throw out a question to them on Twitter or comment on their blogs, let alone start a blog of my own?
Obviously, if you're reading this, I've decided to hit the "publish" button and am putting this out there for anyone to read. So what changed?
I went to Twitter Math Camp (TMC). That's what changed.
I went to TMC still feeling like I was completely out of my league. One of the things said to the first time attendees at TMC was that there are no rock star teachers there. At the time I thought to myself, "Yeah, right! The people that say that usually are the rock stars!" However, these are some of the things I noticed throughout the course of TMC.
During the Desmos pre-conference, I watched Dan Meyer and the rest of the Desmos team attentively listen in on conversations teachers were having while working in Desmos making mental notes of ways to make their product better. I saw people ask them questions they didn't have answers for yet.
I worked with people I would consider "rock star" teachers. I asked them questions. They asked me questions. We learned from each other.
I watched as these "rock stars" had their minds blown more than once by something someone said or an idea someone shared with them. You could literally see their minds racing as they thought of ways to apply this knew knowledge in their classroom.
So maybe these "rock stars" don't have it all figured out? They're still learning too? They make mistakes just like me? Going to TMC made these teachers whose blogs and tweets I read real to me. However, what does separate these teachers from me is that they're willing to put themselves out there and let others see into their classrooms. They're asking questions and looking for feedback from others to take their good ideas and turn them into great ideas.
It gives others, outside the walls of my school, an opportunity to give me feedback on things I've done in my classroom and provides an avenue for the collaboration that took place at TMC to happen year round.
Although I may end up blogging about something many other people have blogged about already, there's a pretty good chance I do those things a bit different from others, and someone may benefit from seeing those things in a slightly different way.
As I look at that list if the only thing that comes of this is self reflection, this will be worthwhile. The second two would be added bonuses, even if they only happen once.
So here goes nothing. I'm facing my fears and jumping into the MTBoS community because of what I experienced at TMC. The idea of actually following through with this still scares me, but I keep coming back to what Tracy said, "This community is not about impressing each other." And thank goodness for that!


Rare and out of Print opera by Debussy. One copy only!
Debussy is famous for only one opera "Pelleas et Melisande", but it is one which revolutionized the whole genre and it still has the power to divide audiences who are either hypnotized by its unique atmosphere or bored to tears by its lack of conventional action. Sadly, Debussy never managed to finish another such work for the stage, though he did try (the New York Met bought the rights to his promised operas on stories by Edgar Allan Poe, "The Fall of the House of Usher" and "The Devil in the Belfry") but apathy and increasing illness got the better of him before he could make much headway on these projects. So it's a pleasant surprise to find this recording, a reconstruction of a lost opera which Debussy worked on in his late twenties before he embarked on his most famous works. Debussy was persuaded to take on a libretto by the rather shady minor Symbolist poet and fervent Wagnerian Catulle Mendes. The subject, a story of love and honour based on the life of El Cid (which also inspired Massenet's contemporary opera "Le Cid" of 1885) with its pompous heroics and treacly lyricism obviously had limited interest for the young composer. He was also changing considerably as an artist as he worked on the opera between 1890 and 1893 and becoming increasingly eager to get rid of the influence of Mendes's hero, "The Old Wizard of Bayreuth", Richard Wagner. He complained of the libretto: "It is the exact opposite of everything I want to express...it demands a style of music I am no longer able to write." Nevertheless he finished the vocal score which he played through to his fellow composer Paul Dukas in 1893, and had made some sketchy notes on the orchestration and dynamics, before he gave up the project, much to Mendes's disgust. Debussy had already seen the direction his genius was going to take him - he had begun work on his first fully characteristic masterpiece, "Prelude a l'Apres-Midi d'un Faune" and had just read Maurice Maeterlinck's play "Pelleas et Melisande", which was the ideal type of 'undramatic' drama he needed. "Rodrigue and Chimene" was disowned and Debussy even claimed he had burnt it, but the piano score and other sketches did in fact survive and it was reconstructed by the musicologist Richard Langham Smith in the 1980s and subsequently orchestrated by the Russian composer, Edison Denisov, which is the version presented here on this, its only recording. In an era when people are willing to listen to reconstructions of Mahler's Tenth or Elgar's Third Symphony or watch Mussorgsky's "Khovanshchina", which was largely orchestrated by others, "Rodrigue et Chimene" is worth investigating for the insights it offers into the development of a major composer.
So what's it like? Obviously, it is no rival for "Pelleas et Melisande" with its unique conception of music drama, but Debussy was a genius of great originality and there is enough of that to be found here as well as hints of the future. Inevitably the biggest influence is Wagner but Debussy's individuality shows through and he is not as overwhelmed by the older composer as French Wagnerians of the 1890s like Chausson were (although there is perhaps an echo in the style of "Rodrigue" of the best of them , Chabrier, another composer who was blighted by Mendes librettos) . The work opens with a ravishing love duet and it is worth hearing the opera for that alone. Debussy was clearly bored by the strutting heroics of Mendes's libretto - the one major piece of action in the work, the death of Chimene's father at the hands of her fiance, Rodrigue, is dealt with in an almost perfunctory fashion. The future composer of "Pelleas" was inevitably much more interested in the expression of the characters' inner feelings - there is a fine monologue about frailty and old age by Rodrigue's father, for instance, and one expressing Rodrigue's inner conflict, torn between love and duty. Unlike "Pelleas" there are plenty of choruses in this piece and many of them seem to look forward to Debussy's strange stage work "Le Martyre de Saint Sebastien", twenty years later, with their hypnotic, swirling arabesques, although the chorus that ends the second act sounds as if it came straight from Debussy's other big early influence, Mussorgsky's "Boris Godunov". Denisov's orchestration sounds convincing, although some critics have complained that he uses too much brass. His biggest influence seems to be Debussy's later orchestral work, "Iberia", appropriately enough for the Spanish setting of the opera.
Nagano conducts as if he believes in the opera, and the orchestra plays with a very warm sound, very well recorded. Laurence Dale is an ardent yet vulnerable Rodrigue and Donna Brown is an impassioned, if not always sweet-toned, Chimene. The rest of the cast are native French speakers - Jose van Dam is particularly commanding as Don Diegue, by turns a worldweary old man and a relentlessly stern father. Although this is an uneven work and unlikely to enter the standard repertoire, it is well worth exploring for its frequent touches of characteristically Debussyan magic.


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BVN: Banks engage law firm to appeal court ruling
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Published 7 November 2017
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Oyetunji Abioye
The ongoing issue around a court order asking the Central Bank of Nigeria and 19 Deposit Money Banks to release the details of all accounts without the Bank Verification Number with a view to seizing the funds in them took a new twist on Monday as indications emerged that the lenders named in the suit had engaged the services of a top law firm to address the matter.
Already, the law firm has approached the court for an extension of time to appeal the court order.
Top bank executives privy to the development told our correspondent that all the affected lenders were ready to appeal the court order and had instructed the law firm to file for an extension of time to do so.
"All the banks are ready to appeal the court order. We have engaged the services of a law firm to begin that process. The legal firm is expected to have filed the papers for an extension of time at the court. This will help us prepare for the proposed appeal," a top executive of a tier-1 bank told our correspondent under the condition of anonymity on Monday.
A Federal High Court in Abuja had on October 17 ordered the forfeiture of all monies in bank accounts owned by corporate organisations, government agencies and individuals without the BVN.
The forfeiture order, which was issued by Justice Dimgba Igwe, while ruling on an ex parte application filed by the Federal Government through the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation, is not final yet.
The accountholders had 14 days to claim ownership of same and show cause why the amounts in them should not be permanently forfeited to the Federal Government.
The court also ordered the banks to advertise the accounts without the BVN in a widely circulated national newspaper as notice to those who might have any interest in them.
The court gave the order on October 17 following an application that was filed on September 28.
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Justice Dimgba adjourned until November 16 for the hearing of the substantive application seeking the forfeiture of the sums in the accounts without the BVN.
The judge ordered the banks to file an affidavit of disclosure before the court, showing the names of the affected accounts, the account numbers, outstanding balances, domiciliary accounts and the bank branches where the accounts were domiciled.
The court directed that the order be equally served on the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Our correspondent gathered on Sunday that although the banks had started compiling the lists of accounts without the BVN, they were not in a hurry to publish the details of such accounts, especially before the November 16 scheduled for the substantive hearing on the case.
Meanwhile, the DMBs are also lobbying the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation to back down on the plan by the Federal Government to seize monies in the bank accounts of customers without the Bank Verification Number.
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Tom Brady Speaks Publicly About Rob Gronkowski's Injury, Impact On Patriots
by Cameron McDonough on Thu, Dec 1, 2016 at 9:26PM
The New England Patriots likely will be without Tom Brady's biggest offensive weapon for the rest of the season.
Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will undergo back surgery Friday, and a Gronkowski-Patriots joint statement Thursday night said, "we do not expect that he will be able to play for the remainder of the 2016 season."
So just how will Brady and Co. deal with the huge void left by Gronk?
"Well, you know, it doesn't help losing great players," Brady told Jim Gray on Westwood One before the Dallas Cowboys faced the Minnesota Vikings on "Thursday Night Football." "And to not have Gronk out there, one of our best players and most dependable, consistent players not in the lineup, makes things challenging for us. But that's what the NFL season is about. It's about overcoming challenges and adversity.
"We have a lot of good players on our team that are going to need to step in and fill the void — and that's a big void left by such a spectacular player in Gronk. So we understand the challenge that is ahead. It becomes challenging when you lose such a good player in Gronk, but I don't think any of us are going to give up on what we're trying to accomplish. And we've played games this season without him, and we're going to need to reach a higher level as individuals so that we can reach a higher level as a team.
"Our thoughts are with him. And what he's gone through, he's such a mentally tough person — he's physically tough, he's got a great energy and spirit about him. So we're all wishing him the very best, and we hope he gets better as soon as possible."
Brady, who said he's seen and spoken with Gronk since the injury, did have a hopeful message regarding the tight end's future.
"I know the resolve he has," Brady told Gray. "He'll be as determined as ever to get back and get better as soon as possible."
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Rob Gronkowski Injury: Fantasy Football Impact Of Tight End's Back Surgery


Does Marketing Automation solve your "too much data" problem?
I still remember the time when I started thinking about how to automate a number of the marketing activities in the company I work for. The term marketing automation was unknown to me, little did I know.
We had no way of identifying all of these interactions (well, not always).
I had no way of storing the marketing intelligence that these interactions brought me (now that's where the challenge began).
We had no way of actually converting these interactions into leads, or at least "micro-convert" them further along the buying cycle.
And probably the biggest problem of them all: we had so many data and list from all these different actions, that it was extremely cumbersome and time-consuming to get them into a CRM system and actually do something with that data.
Of course did I know about cookies on website, ID tracking in e-mails, and other techniques.
But how do you track behavior across multiple channels?
And finally he or she visits your website and downloads a whitepaper.
Capture the fact that someone had interest in a webinar about a certain topic, market, or product.
Link and store that he downloaded a whitepaper on a certain topic.
Link and store that he subscribed to a certain mailing list.
All this information would allow me to track his interest and MICRO-SEGMENT his interest. Based on this micro-segmentation I could build a descent segmentation of a particular buyer.
And all of you marketers know that your buyers don't like to fill in there contact details, and that they tend to fill in crap or dummy information.
Bit by bit I started learning about an automation concept called marketing automation.
Tracking and identification: each interaction is stored in a database, no matter the channel your buyer is using. All these interactions are usually not stored in your CRM database.
Progressive profiling: because nobody likes completing forms on website, this system will not ask information to your buyers which is already in the database. But, it will ask information that is missing to further segment the buyer.
Scripting & drip campaign: this mechanism can actually trigger new actions based on a previous action. For example, when someone clicks on a subject in an e-mail, and then doesn't subscribe to a webinar, he/she can get an e-mail 2 weeks later giving him the recorded version of the webinar. Smarter systems will actually time the different campaign actions based on the behaviour of the buyer e.a. Does he react to a certain mail or not. Based on his reaction, the timing and action of the next campaign part will be different.
Lead nurturing: sometimes, leads are not yet warm enough, and buyers just not ready to buy. The result is that an account manager will neglect the lead and forget about them. The concept of lead nurturing is capable of keeping that lead warm by regularly sending that lead information about his interest, and in that way keeping your company top of mind.
What do all these concepts give me?
Identity completeness: how well to we know our buyer.
Responsiveness: how responsive is our buyer. A very responsive buyer is not necessarily ready to buy.
Sales readiness: how sales-ready is our buyer. In general, you want to know if he has a budget, a timing to buy, a need, and a the authority to buy.
Based on these 3 elements, a marketing automation system is capable of calculating when the time is right to start contacting your prospect. A lead manager, someone in your organisation, will then further qualify these leads and hand them over to the sales force or the sales channels.
As with any automation, it will fail if you don't have the right processes and organisation in place. In a previous post I have explained in detail when you are ready to step into marketing automation.
But to end with the questions of this post : does it solve the "too much data" problem? Yes, I think it can. Marketing Automation is extremely powerful, and is part of the toolbox of modern marketers.
That's it. I would love to hear about your marketing automation adventures.
Is there a CRM that can actually do all of these functions? I am a small business owner, but would love to have this capability from the start.
Usually what happens is that you have your CRM system, which can be 'in the cloud' like SalesForce.com or on site, like Microsoft Dynamics. Then you would link a marketing automation system to your CRM system, which is in almost all cases "in the cloud". I would recommend to keep as much as possible functionality of the marketing automation system in the cloud, and only transfer what is needed back and forward between the marketing automation system (like contacts, segmentation data, and leads).
What systems to use is up to you. You could start by reading this : Gartner Magic Quadrant on CRM Lead Management. But I would advise to take a system like Hubspot or Pardot or others that focus on the small to medium business market. Marketo and Eloqua go higher, and are also much more expensive, although some of these large players also have SME versions.
I looked at Salesforce and just couldn't excuse paying for how bloated it seemed. I am currently using Solve360, but have looked at InfusionSoft based on a recommendation by a fellow financial planner.
It i my understanding that a service like Hubspot would integrate with my current CRM, not replace it. Is this correct?
Thanks for the great post and follow up.
You are correct in your assumption that marketing automation cannot replace your CRM. Referring to Tom's graph above, leads and opportunities you would typically manage within your CRM system. Marketing automation can feed your CRM with data.
You could compare your marketing automation system as the place where you interact with contacts and collect bits of data on them (name, e-mail, company they work for, etc.) and their interests (the webpage they look at, the docs they download, webinars they participate in, videos they watch, etc. => see Tom's blog post.
There are CRM systems which are currently developing their own marketing automation solution in order to offer a complete solution (like SAP). Although these often have to catch up with existing platforms like Hubspot.


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» Fluke 77 III
Theory of Operation
Last Updated on Mon, 30 May 2016 | Fluke 77 III
2-1. Introduction 2-3
2-2. Functional Block Description 2-3
2-3. Detailed Description 2-3
2-4. Voltage Signal Conditioning 2-3
2-5. Current Conditioning 2-4
2-7. Additional Circuitry 2-4
2-8. AC Converter 2-4
2-9. Active Filter 2-5
2-10. Rotary Switch 2-5
2-11. A/D Conversion 2-5
2-1. Introduction
This chapter contains a brief overview of the 77 Series III Multimeter, followed by a more detailed explanation of operation.
2-2. Functional Block Description
The heart of the instrument consists of a two-chip CMOS system: U1, a primarily analog IC, and U2, a calculator-style microcomputer (see Figure 21).
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2-3. Detailed Description
The following paragraphs describe the 77 Series III Multimeter in more detail. While reading this description, refer to the schematic diagram in Chapter 5.
2-4. Voltage Signal Conditioning
Input divider Z1 and dc blocking capacitor C1 make up an input voltage signal conditioning circuit.
The pins of Z1 are used as follows:
Z1-PIN NUMBER FUNCTION
3 3.2V range tap
4 32V range tap
5 320V range tap
6 1000V dc/750V ac range tap
Overvoltage protection is provided by R1, RV1, RV2, RV3, and RT1.
RT1 is a thermistor that normally has about 1 kW of resistance, but increases to very high impedance as it heats up with an overload voltage. R1 provides current limiting for the input until RT1 heats up. In an overload condition, RV1, RV2, and RV3 clamp the voltage at the switch to approximately 2000V.
2-5. Current Conditioning
Current input conditioning is provided by R6, R7, R5 and R13. R6 and R7 develop input voltage from the applied current. R5 and R13 act as a voltage divider for the 300-mA range. F1 protects the mA circuitry; F3 protects the 10A circuitry.
When the ohms function is selected, the meter compares the unknown resistance at J1 with the reference resistors in Z1.
Input protection for the ohms ranges consists of Q1, Q2, Q3, R1, R2, R3, R4, and RT1. Q1 and Q2 serve as back-to-back zener diodes which limit the input to between 7 and 9V. Also, R2 R3, and R4 limit current, and Q3 clamps pin 29 of U1 to approximately 2.5V.
2-7. Additional Circuitry
In addition to the above circuitry, the following circuitry is also used in the Series II meters: AC Converter, Active Filter, Rotary Switch, and A/D Conversion.
2-8. AC Converter
The ratio of R17 and R18 determines ac voltage and current accuracy (see Figure 2-2, AC and A/D Converter), and C11 is the averaging capacitor for the half-wave ac converter portion of U1.
2-9. Active Filter
An active filter that includes R9, R10, C5, and C6 is located in U1. Conditioned input signals are passed through the active filter in route to the a/d converter section of U1. (See Figure 2-2, AC and A/D Converter.)
The clock frequency for the digital portion of the circuit is a function of 32.768-kHz crystal Y1. Y1, C12, C15, and amplifiers in U1 make up the oscillator circuit.
2-10. Rotary Switch
Rotary switch S1 FRONT selects and routes the input signals. Function codes for switch S1 REAR are shown in Table 2-1. Range switch S2 signals the microcomputer U2 for the manual ranging and automatic Touch Hold® function.
CR1 acts as protection for U1 if the battery is installed backwards. C2 is part of the power-on reset for microcomputer U2.
2-11. A/D Conversion
Analog-to-digital (a/d) conversion is accomplished within U1 using a modified dualslope a/d converter circuit. (See Figure 2-2, AC and A/D Converter.)
Since the a/d conversion process is essentially a dual slope method, two voltages are required to complete a measurement cycle. One is the unknown input and the other is the reference voltage.
Conditioned input signals are routed to the a/d converter in U1, where they are integrated. The reference voltage developed by reference supply VR1, R15, R16, and R8 is routed to the a/d converter in U1, where it is used for the integrate reference (de-integrate) portions of the measurement cycle.
C7 stores offsets of the buffer, integrator, and comparator amplifiers of the a/d converter. The gain of the buffer is determined by the resistors of Z1 between pins 8, 9, and 10. C8 is the integrator capacitor.
A series of 10 minor cycle conversions occurs without taking time for an autozero phase between the conversions. These minor cycle conversions, or samples, occur at a rate of 25 per second, and are used to provide the fast response bar-graph display and fast autoranging.
New samples are taken every 40 ms. Ten samples are summed to produce a full- resolution digital display, with full scale greater than 3200 counts. A 50-ms autozero phase occurs following every 10 sample sequence.
Table 2-1. S1 Function Codes
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Title: Is Schema Theory Telling Us Anything New?
Citation: Ghadessy, M. (1987). Is Schema Theory Telling Us Anything New?. RELC Journal 18 (1) : 91-97. ScholarBank@NUS Repository.
Abstract: It is suggested that the rigid approach to text comprehension implied in the currently popular "schema theory" is not appropriate for many foreign- & second-lang students. Eng as a foreign lang (EFL) teachers should be wary of the jargon of schema theory, which ignores the creative aspects of reading. B. Annesser Murray.


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Lessons From Fukushima, One Year Later
March 26, 2012 Issue
No matter how appalling the catastrophe, the nuclear industry will insist on the safety of nuclear power.
By Alexander Cockburn
The lessons of the Fukushima catastrophe, now a year old, are simple enough. Some of them affirm what we've learned from kindred disasters at Three Mile Island and Chernobyl.
In the first hours and days, contrary to soothing press releases and news conferences, the authorities have no idea what is happening. So they lie; and the more they learn, the more they lie.
Amid the meltdown at Three Mile Island in 1979, the worst nuclear accident in US history, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) chair Joseph Hendrie admitted, "We are operating almost totally in the blind…. It's like a couple of blind men staggering around making decisions." In the wake of the fire and explosion at Chernobyl in 1986, the Soviet government said and did nothing for two days. In the first days of the Fukushima catastrophe last March, chief cabinet secretary Yukio Edano reassured Japan and the world that there was "no immediate health risk." It turns out that behind closed doors, panic-stricken leaders were worrying about "a demonic chain reaction" of meltdowns. "If that happened," Edano disclosed later, "it was only logical to conclude that we would also lose Tokyo itself."
So the Japanese government set a twelve-mile exclusion zone around the Fukushima Daiichi reactors. The US military, presumably with high-grade radiation detectors, increased the exclusion zone for its personnel around the Fukushima plant to fifty miles. The USS Ronald Reagan steamed rapidly far out to sea.
By March 13 the reactors were melting down and exploding, the high-level radioactive waste threatening to catch fire. The NRC offered public assurances that no harmful levels of radioactive fallout would reach US territories. Behind closed doors, officials were already worrying about potentially hazardous levels of radioactive iodine-131 reaching Alaska.
Lesson number one, my father Claud's old rule: never believe anything till it is officially denied. Lesson number two: no matter how obviously appalling the catastrophe, the nuclear industry will insist on the safety of nuclear power. This chorus has been uninterrupted since the 1950s, when it urged that building materials be impregnated with uranium to make snow removal unnecessary.
After a few months the industry regroups: out of disaster, affirmation. Nuclear power really is safe, because we didn't lose Pennsylvania or Tokyo. Stratospheric levels of cesium, strontium-90 and tritium? No problem. "Even if you eat contaminated vegetables several times, it will not harm your health at all," the BBC reported Edano as advising. From the point of view of the nuclear industry, the great thing about nuclear fallout, provided it doesn't fry you on the spot or within a day or two, is that cancer takes time to show up, during which more nuclear plants can be built and more money coaxed out of dangerous existing ones.
In January the NRC put out a new report called "State-of-the-Art Reactor Consequences Analyses," or SOARCA, revising downward the agency's risk-assessment models. Flourishing this document, the NRC declared that the "risks of public health consequences from severe accidents" at nuclear plants "are very small." The "long-term risk" of a person dying from cancer from such an accident is less than one in a billion. This is because—read this carefully—"successful implementation of existing mitigation measures can prevent reactor core damage or delay or reduce offsite releases of radioactive material."
Let's move now from "successful implementation" at the theoretical level to the realities of post-Fukushima Japan. The Japanese don't relish the prospect of losing Tokyo—or Japan. Seventy percent of them want to end nuclear power now. At the moment, only two out of fifty-four reactors in Japan are operating. There have been no blackouts because of power shortage. If the antinuclear forces manage to stop the restart of the remaining reactors—which has to be locally approved in each prefecture—all reactors will be shut down by May. The nuclear industry and its creatures in government are well aware of the threat. The government and Tepco, owner of the Fukushima Daiichi reactors, brazenly lie and say that "cold shutdown" has been achieved at Fukushima Daiichi and everything is safe. The 60,000 refugees from Fukushima prefecture, living in wretched conditions, will no doubt be urged to return with their children to fallout-sodden homes and schools and playgrounds, now heralded as "safe."
Last July, then–Prime Minister Naoto Kan proposed revising the policy of promoting nuclear power and exports of nuclear technology. Kan didn't last long. Now the conservative Yomiuri Shimbun reports that Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda is "insisting that a stable electric power supply utilizing nuclear power plants is essential for economic growth." Noda conceded that the "biggest precondition" is winning the understanding of prefectures where nuclear plants are located and confirming the safety of the plants.
Meanwhile, the March 16 edition of Weekly Asahi reports a conversation between scientific writer Hirose Takashi and US nuclear engineer Arnie Gundersen. They agreed that one major danger is the spent fuel pool at Fukushima's Reactor No. 4. This, they say, contains enough radioactive material to blow the Japanese islands apart. It is being cooled by water, but if the concrete tank (badly damaged by last year's earthquake) were to spring a leak and the water level to go down, this could result in "an explosion never before experienced by human beings."
Leave the last word to the ad hoc antinuclear coalition All Japan 3/11 Action Committee: "We cannot afford to miss this opportunity which is made possible by the immense damage suffered by people in Fukushima due to the Fukushima Daiichi accident. If we managed to realize zero nuclear power in Japan now, it will certainly speed up the process of putting an end to nuclear power not only in Japan but also the world."
Alexander CockburnAlexander Cockburn, The Nation's "Beat the Devil" columnist and one of America's best-known radical journalists, was born in Scotland and grew up in Ireland. He graduated from Oxford in 1963 with a degree in English literature and language. After two years as an editor at the Times Literary Supplement, he worked at the New Left Review and The New Statesman, and co-edited two Penguin volumes, on trade unions and on the student movement. A permanent resident of the United States since 1973, Cockburn wrote for many years for The Village Voice about the press and politics. Since then he has contributed to many publications including The New York Review of Books, Harper's Magazine, The Atlantic Monthly and the Wall Street Journal (where he had a regular column from 1980 to 1990), as well as alternative publications such as In These Times and the Anderson Valley Advertiser.
He has written "Beat the Devil" since 1984.
He is co-editor, with Jeffrey St Clair, of the newsletter and radical website CounterPunch(http://www.counterpunch.org) which have a substantial world audience. In 1987 he published a best-selling collection of essays, Corruptions of Empire, and two years later co-wrote, with Susanna Hecht, The Fate of the Forest: Developers, Destroyers, and Defenders of the Amazon (both Verso). In 1995 Verso also published his diary of the late 80s, early 90s and the fall of Communism, The Golden Age Is In Us. With Ken Silverstein he wrote Washington Babylon; with Jeffrey St. Clair he has written or coedited several books including: Whiteout, The CIA, Drugs and the Press; The Politics of Anti-Semitism; Imperial Crusades; Al Gore, A User's Manual; Five Days That Shook the World; and A Dime's Worth of Difference, about the two-party system in America.


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Crosses 1,500 scrimmage yards
Ekeler carried the ball nine times for 46 yards and caught nine of 11 targets for 43 yards in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs,
Analysis: While Ekeler was seven yards short of joining just a handful of running backs to record 1,000 receiving yards in a season, it was nevertheless a banner year for the third-year pro as he finished the 2019 campaign with 557 rushing yards, 993 receiving yards and 11 total touchdowns. The 24-year-old proved that he could be an every-down back in his short stint as the starter to open 2019 while Melvin Gordon was holding out, but it's unclear whether the Chargers will operate with that same mindset…read more
Productive despite loss
Ekeler carried the ball four times for 11 yards and also registered five receptions for 58 yards in the 24-17 loss Sunday to the Raiders.
Analysis: While Ekeler is well off his career pace of 5.3 yards per carry, the diminutive running back has a slim opportunity to become just the third running back since 1985 to record over 1,000 receiving yards in a single season. The 24-year-old is likely to finish the campaign with over 1,400 scrimmage yards, and Ekeler continues to be one of the better bargains of the 2019 fantasy season relative to his August draft value.
Totals 81 scrimmage yards
Ekeler carried seven times for 19 yards and caught five of seven targets for an additional 62 yards during Sunday's 39-10 loss to the Vikings.
Analysis: Ekeler did next to nothing on the ground, but he came through with his usual impactful performance as a receiver. He tied for second on the team in receptions while finishing third in targets and receiving yards. Ekeler is now nearing 1,400 scrimmage yards for the season and continues to thrive despite playing behind Melvin Gordon. He should be expected to get double-digit touches next Sunday against the Raiders and will look to continue his efficiency against a vulnerable defense.
Career-best performance Sunday
Ekeler carried the ball eight times for 101 yards and caught four of five targets for 112 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 45-10 rout of the Jaguars.
Analysis: The 213 scrimmage yards were a career high for the third-year running back, and Ekeler also helped Philip Rivers set a new personal best when he took a short pass early in the third quarter and raced 84 yards to the end zone -- the longest TD pass of the veteran quarterback's career. Ekeler is now 170 receiving yards shy of 1,000 for the year, but he'll have a much tougher matchup in Week 15 when the Chargers host the Vikings.
Finds paydirt
Ekeler carried the ball nine times for 16 yards and also added four receptions for 51 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: Ekeler was once again a weapon in the passing game, taking a 30-yard wheel route to the house for the Chargers' first touchdown of the game. While Melvin Gordon was the featured back on the ground once again (20 carries, 99 yards), Ekeler still saw nine carries of his own, making it just the second time since Week 5 against the Broncos --- Gordon's de facto 2019 debut --- in which the third-year back saw seven or more carries. It's possible Ekeler could see a step back in receiving…read more
Big receiving game versus Chiefs
Ekeler rushed five times for 24 yards and caught eight of 11 targets for 108 yards in Monday night's 24-17 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: Ekeler was handed nine fewer carries than Melvin Gordon, but totaled 42 more scrimmage yards thanks to a superb effort in the passing game. The tailback caught a 37-yard reception on the Chargers' first offensive drive and was routinely targeted on underneath routes afterward. Overall, he easily led the team in receiving yards and tied Keenan Allen for the high in grabs, sending him into the bye week on a good note individually.
Gets in end zone through air
Ekeler rushed just six times for 19 yards and secured both of his targets for 29 yards and a touchdown in the Chargers' 26-24 loss to the Raiders on Thursday.
Analysis: As his final numbers indicate, Ekeler was held in check on the ground after a strong 12-carry, 70-yard performance versus the Packers just four days prior. However, the versatile back was able to notch a receiving touchdown for the third time in the last four games by snaring a fourth-quarter scoring toss from Philip Rivers, a catch that also helped him extend his season-long streak of multiple receptions to 10 contests. Ekeler will look to up his overall production when the Chargers face off…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 8 at 7:58am by Rotowire.com
Nearly totals 100 yards
Ekeler carried the ball 12 times for 70 yards and caught all four of his targets for 23 yards in the 26-11 win Sunday over the Packers.
Analysis: While Ekeler ultimately saw teammate Melvin Gordon register two one-yard touchdowns, it was the former who was far more explosive Sunday, ripping off an average of 5.8 yards per carry compared to Gordon's 4.0 figure. Considering the Chargers never trailed, it was a bit of an odd game script for Ekeler, but the shifty back capitalized on a molasses-like Packers' linebacking corps, routinely cutting and knifing his way for additional yards after contact. This was the first game since Gordon's…read more
Scores game-winning touchdown
Ekeler tallied three carries for three yards but also caught two of his three targets for 19 yards and a touchdown in the 17-16 win Sunday over the Bears.
Analysis: Ekeler ultimately posted the game-winning score, catching an easy dump-off and jettisoning 11 yards into the end zone early in the fourth quarter. However he was relatively shut down otherwise, with the Bears' defense keying in on the majority of the underneath patterns throughout the contest. Ekeler continues to see a fairly substantial difference in touches compared to Melvin Gordon, with the diminutive threat posting just five compared to Gordon's 10 on Sunday. However, much of that had to…read more
Big involvement in passing game
Ekeler rushed the ball five times for seven yards but added seven receptions on eight targets for 118 yards and a touchdown against the Titans in Week 7.
Analysis: Ekeler was out-touched by Melvin Gordon 19 to 12 but was much more explosive with his opportunities. While both were shut down in the run game, Ekeler hauled in six passes that went for more than 10 yards. His afternoon was highlighted by a 41-yard score, though he also just missed a second touchdown reception on a play ruled a touchdown on the field prior to being overturned and called down just shy of the end zone. While the Chargers are insistent on feeding the ball to Melvin Gordon, Ekeler…read more
Totals 28 yards
Ekeler carried the ball five times for 14 yards and also caught three of his four targets for 14 yards in the 24-17 loss Sunday to the Steelers.
Analysis: An early 14-0 deficit essentially forced the Chargers to abandon the run, as Ekeler and Melvin Gordon combined to receive just 13 carries. Still, it was a bit of a surprise to see the third-year back receive just four targets one week after recording a team-high 16 in a similar game script. It's clear the return of Gordon has essentially relegated Ekeler to his primary backup role, with the shifty running back attempting just eight carries over the last two weeks compared to 56 in Weeks 1-4.…read more
Racks up 15 catches
Ekeler carried three times for seven yards and caught 15 of 16 targets for an additional 86 yards during Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: Ekeler did next to nothing on the ground, watching as Melvin Gordon received 12 carries in his season debut. He excelled as a pass catcher, however, leading the team in targets, catches and receiving yards while serving as a safety valve for Philip Rivers. This was an encouraging sign for Ekeler, who received a hefty workload of his own despite 16 touches for Gordon. He should hold onto a similar role for next Sunday's home matchup with the Steelers, but a similar output isn't guaranteed.
In line to play 'a lot' Week 5
Coach Anthony Lynn said Friday that Ekeler will play "a lot" in Sunday's game against the Broncos, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Though the team's official site lists Melvin Gordon atop the depth chart at running back, Lynn suggested that the 26-year-old's role will be limited to some extent while he plays in his first game since mid-January. The introduction of Gordon into the game plan hinders Ekeler's fantasy outlook moving forward, but the latter could still offer plenty of value in Week 5 if he ends up taking on the larger share of backfield touches. In the Chargers' first four games sans Gordon, Ekeler has averaged…read more
Published: Fri, Oct 4 at 2:24pm by Rotowire.com
Goes over 100 total yards
Ekeler carried the ball 18 times for 60 yards while catching all five of his targets for 62 yards, finishing the contest with two total touchdowns in Sunday's 30-10 win over the Dolphins.
Analysis: It remains to be seen how Ekeler will be used moving forward, but at least in the first week with Melvin Gordon back on the team, the diminutive speedster was still the main threat, splitting time with Troymaine Pope instead. The Chargers made it clear during the week Gordon would only be used in an emergency situation, something that never occurred with both Pope and Ekeler healthy throughout. Therefore, it's tough to really gauge how the team will operate their two-headed backfield. The…read more
Will retain starting job Week 4
Ekeler is in line to start Sunday's game against the Dolphins, but his workload remains in flux with Melvin Gordon active for the contest, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: While Rapoport suggests that Gordon will be used only in an emergency after only putting in two practices with the Chargers this week following his return from a 64-day holdout, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com suggests that Gordon should "still get touches." No matter what role Gordon holds in Week 4, the expectation is that it will be small, leaving Ekeler in line to handle the bulk of the backfield snaps. That's probably enough to make Ekeler a worthy play in nearly all weekly leagues, though…read more
Still expected to start
Ekeler is still expected to be the starter despite teammate Melvin Gordon being activated and available to play in Sunday's contest against the Dolphins, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Williams suggested Ekeler would still operate on the larger side of the time share this week, with Gordon sliding into the vacated snaps left by Justin Jackson's (calf) injury, meaning the fourth-year back should still expect to see his usual 45-50 snaps Sunday. It remains to be seen how Ekeler will fit into the offense moving forward, however, as head coach Anthony Lynn made it clear Gordon would "go back to being our No. 1 guy" as "soon as Melvin's ready."
To start again before Gordon return
Ekeler's teammate, Melvin Gordon, plans to report to the Chargers on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Per the report, Gordon won't play Sunday against the Dolphins, so those who had been rolling with Ekeler will get one more week worth of starter's production from him, before he presumably reverts to a complementary role in Week 5.
Slowed down by Texans
Ekeler carried the ball nine times for 36 yards in Week 3 against the Texans. He also added seven receptions on seven targets for 45 yards.
Analysis: Ekeler was held in check for the first time this season but still managed a productive game thanks to his involvement in the passing attack. Even though he continued to clearly work ahead of Justin Jackson, it was surprising to see Ekeler earn only nine carries, particularly because the Chargers led throughout the first half. Despite the down performance relative to his massive production through the first two weeks of the season, Ekeler has 368 total yards and four touchdowns through three…read more
Another 130 yards, TD from scrimmage
Ekeler tallied 17 carries for 66 yards and one touchdown while hauling in all six passes for 67 yards during Sunday's 13-10 loss in Detroit.
Analysis: Once again, Ekeler handled the lion's share of the running back reps, seeing 23 touches to Justin Jackson's eight. The result was Ekeler's second consecutive outing with at least 130 yards from scrimmage and one TD. Moreover, Ekeler ranked second on the team in targets behind top wideout Keenan Allen, who received a whopping 15. As long as Melvin Gordon's holdout lasts, Ekeler appears to the favored option out of the Chargers' backfield.
Totals 154 yards, three scores
Ekeler carried the ball 12 times for 58 yards and registered six receptions for 96 yards to go along with three total touchdowns in the 30-24 overtime win Sunday over the Colts.
Analysis: It's safe to say the Chargers didn't miss Melvin Gordon (contract holdout) on Sunday, as Ekeler and Justin Jackson combined for 215 total yards. Ekeler in particular was a dynamic force, picking up four separate plays of 10 or more yards throughout the contest, including a beautifully set up screen that turned into a 55-yard touchdown thanks in large part to impressive balance from the diminutive offensive weapon. Ekeler capped off his impressive day with the go-ahead touchdown in overtime --…read more
May get multi-week run as starter
Ekeler could be in store for an extended run as the Chargers' starting running back with top option Melvin Gordon (contract dispute) potentially extending his holdout until late November, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: As Schefter notes, Gordon would only have to show up 30 days prior to the Chargers' regular-season finale in order for his contract not to toll over into 2020, making it likely that he'll report to Los Angeles at some point before the Dec. 1 game in Denver. Of course, Gordon may end his holdout well before that date if the Chargers trade him or meet his demands on an extension, but he'll at least be unavailable for the Week 1 matchup with the Colts, and quite possibly, additional games to…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 8 at 9:13am by Rotowire.com
Set to share workload Week 1
Coach Anthony Lynn hinted that he'll likely have Ekeler share the backfield snaps with Justin Jackson in Sunday's game against the Colts, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports. "I've always used those guys as a tandem," Lynn said. "That's not going to change. We're going to put guys in good positions to do what they do best.
Analysis: With Melvin Gordon's holdout continuing into the regular season, Ekeler is on track to receive the Week 1 start, but he apparently won't be asked to fill the high-volume role that the former has filled when available. Though Ekeler averaged a robust 5.2 yards per carry on 106 attempts in 2018 while also showcasing utility as a receiver, he hasn't logged more than 17 touches in any game during his two-year career. By not asking Ekeler to handle the overwhelming share of the backfield work, the…read more
Published: Thu, Sep 5 at 8:30am by Rotowire.com
Solid performance in preseason loss
Ekeler rushed four times for 11 yards and brought in two of three targets for 22 yards in the Chargers' 23-15 preseason loss to the Seahawks on Saturday.
Analysis: Ekeler was thoroughly stymied on the ground save for one carry, a nine-yard run. However, he also notched an impressive 17-yard grab in what was likely his final tune-up for the regular season. The third-year pro increasingly appears set to start the season as the Chargers' No. 1 running back with Melvin Gordon still holding out, although backfield mate Justin Jackson should also see a solid complementary workload while Gordon remains out.
Published: Sat, Aug 24 at 11:13pm by Rotowire.com
Small workload in preseason loss
Ekeler carried the ball three times for nine yards and caught his only target for six yards in Sunday's preseason loss to the Saints.
Analysis: He got the starter treatment in this one, seeing minimal snaps with the first-team offense before giving way to other backs the coaching staff wanted to get a better look at. Ekeler remains on track to be the No. 1 RB for the Chargers in Week 1 if Melvin Gordon is still holding out or not yet up to speed, but whether he would see the bulk of the backfield touches in that scenario, or be first among equals in a committee with the likes of Justin Jackson, isn't yet clear.
Highly efficient in first action
Ekeler rushed five times for 40 yards and brought in all three targets for 29 yards in the Chargers' 17-13 preseason loss to the Cardinals on Thursday. He also lost a fumble.
Analysis: Ekeler's first official 2019 audition as the lead back in the wake of Melvin Gordon's ongoing holdout had only one blemish, a lost fumble that short-circuited the Chargers' first drive at the Cardinals' two-yard line. The third-year back otherwise shined through both the ground and air, flashing his signature skills with the ball in his hands. The extent of Ekeler's role this coming season naturally depends on Gordon's status, but the Western State product did inspire confidence in his ability…read more
Published: Thu, Aug 8 at 10:42pm by Rotowire.com
Could benefit from Gordon holdout
Ekeler stands to benefit from the absence of Melvin Gordon, who announced Wednesday that he won't be reporting to training camp until he receives a long-term extension, Tom Pelissero of NFL.com reports.
Analysis: Gordon's negotiations remain a fluid situation, but it seems clear the 2015 first-round pick is willing to sit out the entirety of training camp and the preseason in order to secure a new deal. Considering the Chargers' championship aspirations along with the fact that Gordon is still under contract through 2019, it seems likely both sides will come to a resolution before Week 1. In any event, Ekeler should be a prominent figure in the backfield, though his outlook would undoubtedly brighten if…read more
Published: Wed, Jul 24 at 9:24am by Rotowire.com
Focused on route running
Ekeler said he will focus on his route running this summer.
Analysis: Ekeler often replaces Melvin Gordon on passing downs, though the latter also gets plenty of work as a receiver. Their roles should look much the same in 2019, considering undrafted rookie Jeremy Cox was the only offseason addition to the Los Angeles backfield. Ekeler's career marks of 5.3 yards per carry and 7.8 per target rank as elite by RB standards, but he was limited to 3.2 YPC and 3.8 YPT in three starts last season, failing to approach his usual efficiency when tasked with a larger…read more
Published: Sun, Jun 23 at 5:33am by Rotowire.com
No ground work in playoff loss
Ekeler recorded no carries and hauled in three of five targets for 19 yards Sunday in the Chargers' 41-28 divisional-round loss to the Patriots.
Analysis: New England scored touchdowns on its first four possessions of the game, which effectively forced the Chargers to abandon the run. That left limited work available for top back Melvin Gordon (nine carries), while Ekeler's usage was restricted exclusively to passing downs. Though Ekeler made little impact in his final game of the 2018 season, it still was a relatively successful campaign for the second-year player. Over his 16 appearances (including two postseason contests), Ekeler was supremely…read more
Published: Mon, Jan 14 at 10:07am by Rotowire.com
Logs 15 touches in playoff upset
Ekeler (groin) rushed 11 times for 29 yards and brought in all four of his targets for 14 yards in the Chargers' 23-17 wild-card win over the Ravens on Sunday.
Analysis: Ekeler shook off the groin issue that had him listed as questionable heading into the contest to put together an unremarkable but serviceable final line. The change-of-pace back essentially handled a normal workload, and his availability became even more valued when backfield mate Melvin Gordon had to exit the game for a time with a knee injury. Ekeler will now look to manage his physical condition carefully over the next week ahead of next Sunday's divisional-round clash against the Patriots.
Published: Sun, Jan 6 at 2:33pm by Rotowire.com
Suits up Sunday
Ekeler (groin) is officially active for Sunday's playoff game against the Ravens.
Analysis: This was the expected outcome after Ekeler practiced throughout the past week, albeit in a limited fashion. The 23-year-old is thus slated to work in a complementary/change-of-pace role behind lead back Melvin Gordon in Sunday's wild-card contest. In doing so, Ekeler should maintain PPR utility in postseason fantasy contests.
Published: Sun, Jan 6 at 8:42am by Rotowire.com
In line to play Sunday
Ekeler (groin) is slated to be active for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Ekeler, who practiced this past week in a limited fashion, is thus poised to be available for Sunday's wild-card game. He'll continue to work in a complementary/change-of-pace role behind lead back Melvin Gordon, an assignment that provides Ekeler with a degree of PPR utility.
Questionable for wild-card round
Ekeler (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's wild-card game at Baltimore.
Analysis: Contained to only some activity in practice this week due to a groin injury, Ekeler could be in danger of sitting out for the third time in four games. That said, he'll serve in a complementary role to Melvin Gordon this weekend, if Ekeler is active. That gig translated to 8.5 touches for 73.7 scrimmage yards per game for Ekeler in the 11 contests in which both running backs were active this season.
Published: Fri, Jan 4 at 11:35am by Rotowire.com
Limited again Thursday
Ekeler (groin) logged a limited practice again Thursday.
Analysis: Ekeler's groin issue has limited him in each of the first two practice sessions to begin the week, leaving his status somewhat unclear. Friday's injury report should provide a bit more clarity on his status, though Melvin Gordon figures to lead the way for the Chargers' backfield regardless.
Tending to groin injury
Ekeler was limited at Wednesday's practice by a groin injury.
Analysis: Ekeler sat out Weeks 15 and 16 due to a pair of health of concerns -- a stinger and concussion -- but returned for the regular-season finale in Denver, tallying eight carries for 58 yards and one touchdown while failing to haul in his only target. His ability as a receiver helps him gain reps in a Melvin Gordon-led backfield, so with no receptions since Dec. 9, Ekeler is an iffy prospect heading into Sunday's wild-card game at Baltimore. Further hurting Ekeler's case is the availability of…read more
Notches 58 yards, TD on Sunday
Ekeler posted eight rushes for 58 yards and one touchdown but didn't haul in his only target during Sunday's 23-9 victory in Denver.
Analysis: Most of Ekeler's production came after Melvin Gordon's final touch early in the fourth quarter, including a 41-yard dash around right end and a one-yard TD on the same drive to put the game out of reach. Afterward, Gordon told Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com that he "tweaked" his ankle but expects to be fine for a wild-card game in Baltimore. The preceding could result in more first-team work than normal for Ekeler in the coming days, but he would take a back seat to an active Gordon in the…read more
Ekeler (concussion/neck) was a full participant in practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Unable to practice in any capacity last week, Ekeler was held out of Saturday's 22-10 loss to the Ravens. His advancement to full practice in the Chargers' first session of Week 17 suggests he'll be ready to go for the regular-season finale in Denver. He'll return to his usual role behind starter Melvin Gordon, with potential to handle more work after halftime if the game between Oakland and Kansas City isn't close. Of course, the Chargers may turn to third-string back Justin Jackson if it…read more
On the field Wednesday
Ekeler (neck/concussion) practiced Wednesday, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Ekeler is thus trending in the right direction as Sunday's game against the Broncos approaches. If he's able to play this weekend, Ekeler would be in line to work in a change-of-pace role behind top back Melvin Gordon, likely bumping rookie Justin Jackson down to the No. 3 role.
Trending toward return
Coach Anthony Lynn expects Ekeler (neck/concussion) to return Sunday at Denver, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Analysis: Lynn may be hinting that Ekeler has gained clearance from the concussion protocol, but official word on that front has yet to emerge. Perhaps working in Ekeler's favor was his limited listing on the final Week 16 injury report before he was ruled out for Saturday's eventual loss to the Ravens. In the end, his activity level will be watched closely to get a bearing on his potential to play in the Chargers' regular-season finale.
Officially out for Week 16
The Chargers downgraded Ekeler (neck/shoulder) from doubtful to out ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Ravens.
Analysis: Coach Anthony Lynn essentially admitted Thursday that Ekeler wouldn't be able to play this week while he remained in the concussion protocol and was still dealing with weakness in his shoulder as a result of the neck injury, so the Chargers' decision to rule the running back out a day before the game hardly comes as a surprise. With Melvin Gordon (knee) set to return from a three-game absence, Ekeler would have been stuck in a change-of-pace role had he gained clearance to suit up. Instead,…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 21 at 11:08am by Rotowire.com
Doubtful for Week 16
The Chargers list Ekeler (neck/concussion) as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Ravens.
Analysis: Per Sam Fortier of The Athletic, coach Anthony Lynn effectively ruled Ekeler out for the second straight game after meeting with the media Thursday, though the running back will technically carry the doubtful designation into the weekend. Ekeler was unable to practice at any point Tuesday through Thursday, with Lynn relaying that the 23-year-old remains in the concussion protocol and continues to deal with weakness in his shoulder. Fortunately for the Chargers, top back Melvin Gordon (knee)…read more
Published: Thu, Dec 20 at 12:41pm by Rotowire.com
Misses another practice
Ekeler (neck/concussion) didn't practice Wednesday, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Back-to-back missed sessions do not bode well for Ekeler's chances of playing Saturday against the Ravens, though his Week 16 status is of less import than it has been of late. The Chargers are expected to get Melvin Gordon (knee) back from a three-game absence this weekend, so Ekeler would be relegated to a complementary role in the backfield if he's able to suit up.
Absent from practice
Ekeler (neck) did not take part in practice Tuesday, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Ekeler's status appears to have gone unchanged from Monday, which isn't a great sign in regards to his availability for Saturday's game against the Ravens. With Melvin Gordon (knee) practicing for a second straight day and being presumably set to return, Ekeler would likely move back into an ancillary role even if he clears the NFL's concussion protocol. However, he would likely need to get in at least some limited work Wednesday or Thursday if the third-year back wants a chance to suit up this…read more
Still in concussion protocol
Coach Anthony Lynn said Monday that Ekeler (head/neck) is still in the concussion protocol, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: On the other hand, Melvin Gordon (knee) was nearly able to play in Thursday's 29-28 win over Kansas City and is now scheduled to practice Monday afternoon. Ekeler still has time to join his backfield mate on the path toward Week 16 active status, hoping to return to action for Saturday's game against the Ravens. In addition to the concussion, Ekeler acknowledged last week that the neck injury was making it hard to move his head. Another absence would leave Justin Jackson as the No. 2 running…read more
Could return Saturday
Ekeler (neck/concussion) has a chance to return for Saturday's game against the Ravens, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Ekeler was unable to play in Thursday's 29-28 win over the Chiefs just four days after suffering a neck injury and concussion. He does have a shot to make it back with the Chargers on a long week of rest this time around, but a return won't necessarily equate to a starring role in the offense, as Melvin Gordon (knee) also has a chance to suit up.
Ruled out for Week 15
Ekeler (neck/concussion) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Chiefs.
Analysis: Meanwhile, top running back Melvin Gordon (knee) is listed as questionable for the contest, with his status likely to come down to a game-time call. With Ekeler unavailable, Justin Jackson would be next in line to handle the bulk of the Chargers' carries Thursday if Gordon is limited or out.
Not ready to practice
Ekeler (neck/concussion) didn't participate in Tuesday's practice.
Analysis: After suffering a bruised nerve in his neck on an onside kick recovery attempt late in Sunday's 26-21 win over the Bengals, Ekeler entered the concussion protocol after developing symptoms of a head injury during Monday's team walkthrough. Per Sam Fortier of The Athletic, the two injuries make it unlikely Ekeler will rally in time for Thursday's game in Kansas City, potentially leaving the Chargers perilously thin in the backfield. On a more fortunate note, workhorse Melvin Gordon (knee)…read more
'Not optimistic' for Week 15
Coach Anthony Lynn said he's "not optimistic" that Ekeler (neck/concussion) will be available for Thursday's game against the Chiefs, Steve Wyche of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Lynn offered a similar assessment for the outlook of Melvin Gordon (knee), so it's expected the Chargers will be without their top two running backs in a matchup that could effectively decide the AFC West. Ekeler exited late in Sunday's win over the Bengals with a neck stinger -- an issue that has bothered him at various points in recent weeks -- and also entered the NFL's protocol for head injuries Monday after experiencing concussion-like symptoms during a team walk-through session, per Joe…read more
Held out of walk-through Monday
Ekeler (neck/concussion) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated injury report.
Analysis: Although it went unreported at the time, Ekeler has tended to a neck stinger of late, and he aggravated the injury Sunday against the Bengals, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Ekeler also was evaluated for a concussion in the blue sideline tent, and while Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reported the running back didn't enter the protocol for head injuries, his listed injuries on the first Week 15 practice report suggest otherwise. Fortunately, Ekeler was able to speak with the media Monday. On the other…read more
Viewed as day-to-day
Ekeler (neck) is considered day-to-day, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: In addition to dealing with stingers in his neck, Ekeler was checked for a concussion -- and ultimately cleared -- during Sunday's 26-21 win over the Bengals. He finished the game with 94 scrimmage yards and a TD on 17 touches, but his ability to fight through the injury Sunday doesn't necessarily mean he'll able to suit up for Thursday's game in Kansas City. With Melvin Gordon (knee) also uncertain, Justin Jackson and Detrez Newsome are left as the healthy backfield options. Jackson was…read more
Aggravates neck injury
Ekeler has dealt with stingers of late, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN, and will require testing after aggravating the injury in Sunday's victory over the Bengals.
Analysis: The stinger issue limited Ekeler at one day of practice last month but otherwise had not cost him any action until Sunday. However, he missed the Chargers' final drive of Week 14 after injuring his neck on an onside-kick attempt, and it's possible the setback could cost him more action. Making things tough on Ekeler to play Week 15 is a Thursday night matchup with the Chiefs. Ekeler's status will be updated further when the results of his exams are released, and those hoping to include him in…read more
Excels in Week 14, but injured late
Ekeler totaled 94 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown in Sunday's victory over the Bengals, but he also suffered an unspecified injury attempting to field an onside kick late in the game, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Ekeler fared far better in his second start in place of an injured Melvin Gordon (knee), averaging a respectable 4.4 YPC and finding paydirt after accumulating just 43 yards from scrimmage Week 13. However, his day ended on a down note, as he needed to head to the medical tent after being injured late. The team didn't clarify what type of setback he's dealing with, but plenty of eyeballs will focus on the Chargers backfield this week with Ekeler's status in question and Gordon potentially…read more
May keep sharing work with Jackson
Ekeler could continue to split backfield work with Justin Jackson during Sunday's game against the Bengals, Kyle Posey of USA Today reports. "[Ekeler's] wearing down a little bit. He's a core special teams guy for us and he's played a lot of running back for us," coach Anthony Lynn said. "So he's a little tired. You might see Justin play a little bit more, you might see [Detrez] Newsome play some this week."
Analysis: With Melvin Gordon (knee) sidelined in the Week 13 win over the Steelers, Ekeler stepped into the starting role and led the team in touches (13 carries, five receptions), but produced just 43 total yards. Jackson, meanwhile, shined in a reserve capacity, carrying eight times for 63 yards and a touchdown while hauling in a 19-yard reception. The rookie out of Northwestern had also sparkled in garbage time against the Cardinals a week prior and may have staked his claim to a meaningful spot in…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 7 at 1:29pm by Rotowire.com
Leads running backs in touches
Ekeler rushed 13 times for 21 yards and caught five of eight targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 33-30 win over the Steelers.
Analysis: With Melvin Gordon (knee) sidelined, Ekeler took over as Los Angeles' lead back. However, the results -- outside of PPR leagues -- were poor, and rookie Justin Jackson (eight carries for 63 yards and a touchdown) cut into his workload and outproduced Ekeler. Fantasy owners were probably expecting more from the 23-year-old with the increased role after he averaged 5.2 yards per carry (in addition to his contributions in the passing game) prior to Sunday's dud. Gordon's status for Week 14's…read more
Praised by head coach
Coach Anthony Lynn believes Ekeler will have no problem holding up as an every-down back, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports. "That's why you see him running through tackles," Lynn said. "That's why you see him creating yards after contact. He's not a big back, but he can do those type of things."
Analysis: Ekeler is a bit on the small side at 5-foot-9 and 200 pounds, but Lynn was quick to point out that the second-year back is the strongest player on the Chargers roster from a pound-for-pound standpoint. The 23-year-old is set to replace Melvin Gordon (knee) in the starting lineup for the second time this season, having previously filled in with 12 carries for 42 yards and five catches for 26 yards in a 20-19 win over Tennessee in Week 7. While his final stat line was disappointing, Ekeler…read more
Sees 15 total touches
Ekeler carried the ball five times for 35 yards and scored a touchdown, and also caught 10 of his 11 targets for 68 yards in the 45-10 win Sunday over the Cardinals.
Analysis: Ekeler's workload rose substantially in the second half after Melvin Gordon left with an MCL injury. That injury could keep Gordon out next week against the Steelers, according to Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com, in which case Ekeler figures to be the primary ball carrier. Of course, more information regarding Gordon's status should trickle out throughout the week, but it's worth pointing out that Justin Jackson and Detrez Newsome saw a combined 11 carries, all after Gordon left. It's not clear if…read more
Candidate for increased workload
Melvin Gordon (hamstring/knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Cardinals, which could set up Ekeler for an increased role.
Analysis: Ekeler earned a start Week 7 when Gordon sat out with a hamstring injury, compiling a season-high 17 touches in the process. However, Ekeler couldn't parlay the elevated reps into much production (68 yards from scrimmage) against a stout Titans defense. Because Gordon is trending toward a game-time decision for Sunday's 4:05 PM ET kickoff, Ekeler is the top candidate to fill in if the former is inactive or otherwise limited by his sore knee. The Chargers are taking on an Arizona defense that…read more
Returns to full practice
Ekeler (neck) returned to a full practice Thursday.
Analysis: Meanwhile, top back Melvin Gordon (hamstring/knee) was added to the Chargers' Week 12 injury report after being limited Thursday. If Gordon is hampered at all this weekend against the Cardinals, added opportunities would be available for Ekeler.
Limited participant in practice
Ekeler was a limited participant at practice Wednesday due to a neck injury.
Analysis: Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times suggests that Ekeler may have gotten dinged up near the end of the Chargers' Week 11 loss to the Broncos. On the plus side, the running back's injury doesn't appear to be overly serious since he wasn't withheld from practice entirely. Assuming Ekeler is cleared to play against the Cardinals this weekend, he should be ready to handle his usual complementary role behind starter Melvin Gordon.
Nearly tops 70 total yards
Ekeler carried the ball six times for 29 yards and also caught both of his targets for 40 yards in the 23-22 loss to the Broncos on Sunday.
Analysis: Ekeler had three separate plays of 10 yards or longer, continuing to reprise his role as an explosive change-of-pace back. Given the second-year player has seen just one game with more than 10 touches in the last six contests, he remains a fringe fantasy option, but his value would obviously take a substantial jump if Melvin Gordon were to miss any time.
Just three carries in win
Ekeler carried the ball three times for 19 yards in the 20-6 win over the Raiders on Sunday. He did not record a target.
Analysis: Only five players actually received a target as Philip Rivers efficiently dissected a mundane Raiders defense all afternoon. Ekeler actually had a touchdown called back on a holding penalty, which would have aided an otherwise disappointing fantasy performance, but he remains a comfortable change-of-pace option behind starter Melvin Gordon.
Published: Mon, Nov 12 at 11:48am by Rotowire.com
Rarely used despite win
Ekeler carried the ball three times for 21 yards and also caught one of his two targets for 13 yards in the 25-17 win over the Seahawks on Sunday.
Analysis: This marked another disappointing outing for Ekeler, but this time the second-year player wasn't the main back as Melvin Gordon (hamstring) handled the majority of the touches out of the backfield. After recording 13 receptions in the first four weeks of the season, Ekeler has totaled just seven in the four subsequent weeks and appears to have fallen out of favor in the passing game. He's still worth rostering in most formats, but with the majority of teams done with their bye weeks next week,…read more
Appears bound for backup role
Ekeler will likely move into the No. 2 role out of the backfield Sunday against the Seahawks with Melvin Gordon (hamstring) expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Gordon sat out the Chargers' Week 7 game against the Titans in London, allowing Ekeler to assume the starting gig for the first time all season. While the elevated role yielded Ekeler a season-high 42 offensive snaps, his output was somewhat underwhelming (12 carries for 42 yards, five receptions for 26 yards) against a tough defense. Gordon retains a questionable designation heading into Sunday's contest, but after the Chargers were on bye in Week 8 and he put in a full practice Friday, there…read more
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