Kelley could see more opportunities with top running back Austin Ekeler (hamstring) expected to miss the next 4-to-6 weeks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kelley wasn't particularly impressive in relief of an injured Ekeler in Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers, as he carried the ball nine times for seven yards while also committing an egregious fumble near the end of the first half, which allowed Tampa Bay to gain momentum in its eventual come-from-behind win. The fumble was the rookie's second in as many weeks, but coach Anthony Lynn didn't seem to lose much confidence in Kelley, who still played a season-high 57 percent of the offensive snaps. While Ekeler is sidelined, the Chargers may not view Kelley as a true bell cow but instead as more of an Option 1A ahead of Justin Jackson, who should factor in much in the same way Ekeler did when Melvin Gordon served as the team's lead tailback in past seasons. Both Jackson and Kelley have proven to be useful pass catchers out of the backfield, so whomever gets the majority of the work may boil down to the hotter hand between the two each week. With three straight matchups on tap against bottom-tier run defenses in the Saints, Jets and Dolphins, both Kelley and Jackson might be relevant fantasy options even in shallower leagues.