Are we sure Ryan Matthews is playing tonight? (1 Viewer)

[Thumper]

Haven't seen any conformation yet.

 

[Zab]

I mean, the guy did participate fully in practice the last few days if I'm not mistaken.

I think it's certain that he'll play -- how many touches he'll get is the question.

 

[Hendo]

its been confirmed on CBS too lazy to post a link sorry lol.

 

[footballnerd]

Nothing is for sure, but "Probable" is a pretty good tell that he'll play

 

[Thumper]

its been confirmed on CBS too lazy to post a link sorry lol.

Thanks!

 

[GoBirds]

Anyone worried they said on NFL Network they thought Tolbert would be the main back tonight?

 

[AngryPatriot]

yes

 

[GoBirds]

Do I really yank him when my other options are Lynch and D Thomas? This sucks.

 

[David Yudkin]

Ryan Mathews (groin) is active, as expected, for Thursday night's NFL Network opener against the Raiders.

ESPN's Chris Mortensen and the San Diego Union-Tribune's Kevin Acee have both estimated a workload of 15-20 touches for Mathews, putting him squarely in RB2 territory against a defense that has not stopped the ground game. Michael Tolbert remains a candidate to handle third-downs and goal-line carries.

 

[AngryPatriot]

thanks, feel a bit better about Mathews

 

[⚡DEADHEAD⚡]

didn't see him in in the last 3 series. he ran well until the LT went down. gonna be a long night for SD if they can't solve the LT problem, and a bad night for Mathews owners.

 

[phillybirds]

Matthews MIA on the last 3 series.

 

[Squintz82]

He's back in

 

[phillybirds]

Tolbert in on the majority of the plays.

Looks like I will be going into Sunday needing a little extra from other players to make up for this.

 

[Big Blue Wrecking Crew]

Tough to get a rhythm when you are only in on first down. Really don't get how Norv uses this kid.

 

[moderated]

Looks like he got concussd.

 

[JetMaxx]

Norv put his rear on the bench after his stupid reverse the field run on his own 2.

 

[shadyridr]

Norv put his rear on the bench after his stupid reverse the field run on his own 2.

no he was concussed

 

[Squintz82]

Norv put his rear on the bench after his stupid reverse the field run on his own 2.

It was a free play, so he was trying to make something out of it

 

[AngryPatriot]

Mathews is under utilized!!! They had him for a huge screen but the 2 blockers out front forgot to block the lone LB. RM has the ability to break one if he gets into any rhythm (more carries). But no, Norv Turner singlehandedly does what he can to keep SD a dysfunctional, erratic football team.

 

[phillybirds]

Matthews looked completely healthy every time he was out there.

Was fast, making moves.

Yet he played on like 20% of the snaps, if that.

I don't understand the thinking.