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Running Back Rank: #7
Overall: #7
Oh, how the mighty has fallen. Tomlinson still had a solid season last year, but was slowed by injury much of the season. And at age 30, his time as an elite back is running out. He did score 12 touchdowns last season, but ran for just 1,110 yards, his lowest total of his career. Tomlinson just looked a little more human last season. And he'll likely enter a platoon role (sharing carries) for the coming year, which will hurt his numbers. He is a solid receiver, though, and should get plenty of chances to get some big total yardage numbers even if he gets a few less carries. Tomlinson has at least 1,000-rushing yards and double-digit scores in every NFL season.
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Tomlinson is no longer the No. 1 overall player. He probably isn't even a first-round pick this season. He is an injury risk at this point and his two 100-yard games last year are a real concern. He can still get around 1,300 or so total yards and around double-digit scores, though, making him a decent but not spectacular No. 1 back for fantasy teams. |
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| San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson (hip) practiced in full Friday, Nov. 13, and is probable for Week 10. He is expected to play. |
| Fantasy Impact: Looks like his hip issue isn't too big of a deal. He should be fine to play this week. |
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| San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson (hip) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 12, and he will play Week 10. |
| Fantasy Impact: We still don't expect much from Tomlinson in a game against the Eagles. |
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| Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson might be closing out his final season with the Chargers. |
| Fantasy Impact: Not a surprise. He clearly has lost a step. |
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| San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner said he thinks RB LaDainian Tomlinson is returning to form. 'I thought he ran the ball well in the Denver game, he had explosive runs in the Kansas City game, and I thought he had his best game against the Raiders the other day,' Turner said. 'Obviously we are rolling him and Darren Sproles in there so he is not getting as many carries where he can get that long run that makes those numbers look better. But, he is making good runs and I think each week he has gotten better.' |
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| The NFL Network reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson has not rushed for 100-plus yards in his last 11 games. |
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| Kevin Acee and Tod Leonard, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) said he felt pretty good in his return to action in Week 4. 'I felt pretty good,' said Tomlinson, who missed the two previous games with a sprained ankle. 'I'm still working my way back. I wouldn't say I was there. A little rusty.' However, Tomlinson only carried the football seven times in the game, mainly due to the Chargers falling behind quickly. 'We got down so fast, we couldn't run the ball,' Tomlinson said. |
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| The Associated Press reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson had seven carries for 15 rushing yards Week 4. |
| Fantasy Impact: Tomlinson didn't look so good in his first game back. You would expect Darren Sproles to be involved more in the coming weeks. |
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| San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 2. He is listed as probable for the team's Week 4 game. |
| Fantasy Impact: Tomlinson should be just fine this week. He'll probably split work with Darren Sproles, but remains a fine No. 2 option for fantasy teams in this role. |
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| San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) practiced Thursday, Oct. 1, and he will probably play Week 4 unless he suffers a setback. |
| Fantasy Impact: We would feel pretty good about getting Tomlinson back in your lineup. He wasn't going to play until he was about 100 percent, so we wouldn't expect him to be very limited in the game. |
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| Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers LB LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) is participating in practice Wednesday, Sept. 30. |
| Fantasy Impact: This is a good sign. Tomlinson coud have a chance to return this week. |
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