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Fantasy Alert: Chargers' Austin Ekeler Activated; Missed 6 Games with Injury

running back Austin Ekeler has been sidelined since suffering a Grade 2 hamstring strain against the on Oct. 4, but the Bolts announced Saturday they activated the 25-year-old off injured reserve for their game at the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

Ekeler has amassed 392 yards from scrimmage (248 rushing, 144 receiving) on 66 touches while posting 5.1 yards per carry. He's caught 17 passes, including 11 in Week 3 against the Carolina Panthers.

Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn told reporters Friday that Ekeler had a chance to return Sunday.