Who Should I Start? Ezekiel Elliott or Rashod Bateman

Monday, January 6, 9:59 PM

The Los Angeles Chargers have signed running back Ezekiel Elliott on Monday. The former first-round pick will get a chance to compete for a Super Bowl this season. The Chargers are lacking depth at the running back spot, so the addition of Elliott does make sense. The three-time Pro Bowl back might play a minimal role during Saturday's Wild-Card game against the Houston Texans. This season, Elliott rushed for 226 yards on 74 carries with three touchdowns in 15 games with the Dallas Cowboys. The 29-year-old brings knowledge and leadership, but he hasn't rushed for over 1,000 yards since 2021. This is a depth move that gives the 29-year-old a chance to win a Super Bowl.

Friday, November 21, 12:39 PM

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (ankle) was absent from practice on Friday for the third time this week, according to ESPN's Jamison Hensley. Bateman suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Week 10 win over the Minnesota Vikings and did not play in last week's win over the Cleveland Browns. Without being able to practice this week, the 25-year-old will most likely be ruled out for a second straight game this weekend. Bateman's absence will once again open up more targets in the passing game against the New York Jets this Sunday for receivers Zay Flowers, DeAndre Hopkins, and Tylan Wallace. Tight ends Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely should also have slightly higher ceilings. Bateman had the best year of his career in 2024 with 756 receiving yards and nine touchdowns, but he's been a disappointment once again for fantasy managers in 2025 with a 16-194-2 line in nine games.