Found September 16, 2012 on Kramerica Sports: Yardbarker Blogger Network
Although Ryan Mathews practiced with pads this week and appeared ready to play for the first time in 2012, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Mathews will not play today against the Titans. Mathews has played in a game since breaking his collarbone on his first carry of the pre-season. Curtis Brinkley and Ronnie Brown will likely spilt carries for Norv Turner today, however, neither player is much of a fantasy option in anything other than deep 14 team leagues.    
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