Michael Fabiano Picks NFC North Powerhouse As Austin Ekeler Landing Spot

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Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler may be a fan favorite in LA, but he also seems likely to be a casualty for an over-the-cap club desperate to shave veteran contracts.

The Bleav Fantasy Football Show's Michael Fabiano told cohost Lindsay Rhodes that he, for one, thinks that Ekeler will be on the move in free agency this summer, and could join a unique NFC North powerhouse: the Minnesota Vikings.

"I'll tell you what story [Ekeler's modest 2023 fantasy numbers] tell: that [Chargers offensive coordinator] Kellen Moore didn't use him right. That I've had conversations with Ekeler. I trust they didn't use him right," Fabiano opined. "So if he goes to a team that's going to use him right? Maybe he bounces back. Maybe he's not the RB1 in fantasy. Okay, I'm not saying that, but I think he could be better served on a team that utilizes him correctly. And I don't think Kellen Moore did that."

"I want to see him in Minnesota," he continued. "Dude, I don't know who the quarterback's going to be. Throw those little screens to Austin Ekeler. The Vikings are going to get in the red zone to allow with those wide receivers and the great tight end they have that be an awesome fit."

"Austin's not going to get a ton of money," Fabiano cautioned. "[The] Vikings want to spend money on a running back when you can draft somebody. Yeah, but I mean, if we're just talking about pure fit... I'd love to see Austin in the purple."