Ryan Mathews: Fantasy Owners Must Recognize Chargers Star Is Trap Player

When Ryan Mathews is right, he is a productive player. However, he hasn't stayed healthy. This is the dynamic that makes him a trap player.

Fantasy owners can be duped by a player's reputation or past performance. If you own Mathews, or are strongly considering picking him up, take note of the time the Chargers running back has spent on the shelf.

Through just under two-and-a-half seasons, he has already missed eight games. This season, he broke his collarbone in the first game of the preseason. He did return in Week 3, but he didn't make a huge impact.

He rushed for 44 yards and caught five passes for 32 yards. Conventional wisdom would say that sounds like ...

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