Larry Rountree III Fantasy

Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Larry Rountree III is a healthy scratch for the team's Week 6 game against Baltimore. The sixth-round pick had 11 carries in Week 4 but only played on special teams last week against Cleveland, taking zero offensive snaps for the first time this season. Rountree is clearly out of the running back rotation in Los Angeles and can safely be cut in redraft leagues. Justin Jackson should serve as the primary backup to Austin Ekeler against the Ravens.

Oct. 17th • 12:07 PM

Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Larry Rountree III rushed 11 times for 31 yards in a Week 4 victory versus the Las Vegas Raiders. Starting running back Austin Ekeler was briefly sidelined earlier in the contest and it was evident that Rountree was the preferred option on the ground over veteran Justin Jackson. However, Jackson was the preferred option in the passing game with four receptions for 17 yards. Managers that roster Ekeler would be wise to insure him with Rountree and Jackson should also be looked at as an insurance policy in PPR leagues. As long as Ekeler remains healthy, Rountree and Jackson can be avoided in starting lineups.

Oct. 5th • 12:04 AM

Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Larry Rountree III outplayed second-year backfield mate Joshua Kelley for the third straight week in Saturday's preseason finale versus the Seattle Seahawks. Rountree rushed the ball six times for 27 yards and also caught both of his targets for eight yards. The rookie has generated some buzz in training camp and clearly outperformed Kelley in game action. The Chargers are set with Austin Ekeler as their starter and veteran Justin Jackson as their backup, but the No. 3 spot has yet to be determined and Rountree could be an intriguing insurance option, if he wins that battle with Jackson being injury prone during his career and Kelley continuing to struggle.

Aug. 29th • 10:39 AM