Austin Ekeler able to practice just a bit as Chargers’ ground game limps without him
LA TimesChargers running back Austin Ekeler is working on a recovery from an ankle injury. After rushing for 117 yards — tying his third-best total — in the Chargers’ season-opening 36-34 loss to Miami, Ekeler has missed the last two weeks. “Not being on the field; not being able to help the guys,” Ekeler said when asked what’s been toughest for him. Get back to help these boys out.’ ” The Chargers have their off week following Sunday, but Ekeler said sitting out against the Raiders to give his injury more time to heal isn’t a consideration. But you always have to be smart as a human to make sure you don’t come back and reset yourself.” Ruled out of the Chargers’ Week 3 game at Minnesota late last week, Ekeler said he watched his team’s rollicking, emotional, 28-24 victory sitting at home.