From the episode

Melvin Gordon was in front of us as a starter. He actually had like some lingering injury. So I was like, Austin, you're going to get some, you're gonna get some play at offense this, this week.

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Ekeler backed up Gordon during his rookie season.

Austin Ekeler recalls his rookie season where he served as the backup to starter Melvin Gordon, who dealt with a lingering injury that provided Ekeler with his first offensive opportunities.

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