Shane Vereen 3 catches 8 yards

[Nehalem]

2 carries in some 48 snaps might be the more concerning number. The guy ostensibly creates matchup problems by theoretically being a running back the defensive must devote a linebacker to.

When Ridley or Blount were out there, it was 19 carries on 33 snaps.

To compare: Woodhead is getting a steady diet of about 7 carries a game in San Diego, never lower than 5 (in games he fully played). He's averaging about 3.9 yards a carry, which is bleh for a third-down back, but it does mean when he's on the field it's not like Philip Rivers is leaning over the center and whispering in the ears of the DL "we're passing on this play. Oh, and the snap count is 2."

Where's the Shane Vereen that rattled off 101 yards on 14 carries against Buffalo?

Perhaps the cast on his wrist makes it harder to be an effective runner?