Chargers launch hilarious Twitter campaign to give Austin Ekeler his flowers
Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is a fan favorite of most around the league. Even if you don't support the Chargers, you can't help but be impressed by how the running back goes about his business.
The NFL Pro Bowl voting has been open for around a week or so, with all 32 NFL teams going to their social media channels like Twitter and getting fans to retweet to give them a Pro Bowl vote. But it appears Ekeler is missing out.
The Chargers posted a hilarious video on their Twitter page, similar to a government election video giving Ekeler his flowers for a good season.
Big NFL doesn't want you to see this.
We cannot stand idly by. RETWEET now to #ProBowlVote for @AustinEkeler. https://t.co/y5a7BSfpjJ
Even though the Chargers have had an up-and-down season, Ekeler has been consistent through 13 games. He has totaled 634 rushing yards, eight touchdowns, 623 receiving yards, and five touchdowns.
The running back has 1,257 yards and 13 touchdowns. Is that Pro Bowl-worthy? The Chargers certainly think so.
With four games remaining in the regular season, the running back could easily have career highs in both rushing and receiving yards.
Pro Bowl voting update
With the Pro Bowl voting closing in the next 24 hours, fans will have to be quick to vote for the player they think deserves the honor. One-third of the fans' voting goes towards the total Pro Bowl voting, so it makes sense that all 32 NFL teams are doing their best to push their players into the public eye.
With one day remaining, #Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa leads all players in voting for the Pro Bowl Games. nfl.com/pro-bowl-games… https://t.co/St9gnseD5B
But who is currently leading the Pro Bowl voting?
Per NFL.com, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa leads all players with 182,118 votes. The top five include Justin Jefferson on 177,163 votes, Patrick Mahomes on 172,400, Travis Kelce on 170,034, and Tyreek Hill on 168,503 votes.
As far as Ekeler is concerned, the spot for the AFC running back currently belongs to Tennessee Titans star Derrick Henry, who currently has 143,755 votes.
Once the time for voting has closed, the Pro Bowl rosters will be announced on December 20. Hopefully, with the Chargers' help, their running back will be among those selected for the 2023 Pro Bowl.