COSTA MESA, Calif. -- Austin Ekeler understands that he's not a one-man wrecking crew.
Signed as an undrafted rookie out of Division II Western State Colorado last season, Ekeler has been a productive complementary player for the Los Angeles Chargers. But he will not be counted as a one-to-one replacement for the impressive production of workhorse running back Melvin Gordon, who is highly doubtful to play against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday due to a sprained right knee.
"Those are big shoes to fill," Ekeler said after his team's 45-10 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.