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San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner didn't reveal his plans at running back in Week 16 after RB Ryan Mathews (clavicle) was placed on the Injured Reserve. 'Well, we've got a chance to get Ronnie Brown back' Turner said. 'Jackie Battle will get a chance to play. And Brink (Curtis Brinkley ) played some yesterday, though I don't know that he would play on third down. And we'll probably add Edwin Baker to the 53-man roster. I don't know that he would be active, but we'd have to see where Ronnie Brown is.'
Fantasy Impact: We think Battle is the best option of the group but you probably just want to avoid all this right now.
San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner said RB Jackie Battle will get a chance to play in Week 16, and appeared to favor him over RB Curtis Brinkley.
Fantasy Impact: Battle seems likely to start and get the first crack at much of the work for the Chargers.
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San Diego Chargers RB Curtis Brinkley had six carries for 42 yards in the Week 15 game against the Carolina Panthers, while RB Jackie Battle had three totes for just two yards.
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San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner said he won't know who will start at running back between RBs Ryan Mathews and Jackie Battle until the first play of the game in Week 5 against the New Orleans Saints. 'It's not a big deal. One had 14 carries and one had 15 carries, and if we can get that done again, it'll be outstanding,' Turner said.
Fantasy Impact: You would have to think Mathews would get more of the work but nothing is certain with this situation right now.
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San Diego Chargers RB Jackie Battle is listed as the starting running back over RB Ryan Mathews in the team's depth chart but a team spokesperson said that is only because Battle started in Week 4. The team still has confidence in Mathews and it likely will not take long before Mathews is listed as the starter again.
Fantasy Impact: We still wouldn't look too much into this. Mathews is the best option of the two.
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San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner said he started RB Jackie Battle in Week 4 because he thought Battle gave the team the best chance to win. Turner said he was not trying to send RB Ryan Mathews a message by not starting him.
Fantasy Impact: Right. Battle is clearly not more talented than Mathews. We would expect Mathews to get more chances in the near future.
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San Diego Chargers RB Jackie Battle rushed for 39 yards and one touchdown on 15 carries in Week 4 against the Kansas City Chiefs. He also caught four passes for 42 yards and one touchdown in the game.
Fantasy Impact: Battle got the start with Ryan Mathews struggling with ball security. Battle wasn't great but as long as he is starting in this offense, he has high upside.
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San Diego Chargers RB Curtis Brinkley had a strong practice Tuesday, July 31, and outshined RB Jackie Battle. Brinkley has reportedly looked better during training camp, as he tries to hold off Battle for a roster spot.
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San Diego Chargers RB Jackie Battle is viewed as a 'triple value' to general manager A.J. Smith. 'We've been talking to Jackie Battle for a while. We think he's an outstanding player,' Smith said. 'He's been added for depth. We feel he has triple value. He is an outstanding special teamer. He's also a good running back and can help us at fullback.'
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The San Diego Chargers signed RB Jackie Battle Friday, July 20, making things much tougher for RBs Edwin Baker, Curtis Brinkley and Michael Hayes heading into training camp and the preseason.
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