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Austin Ekeler
ADP: N/A
Bye: 14
Experience: 7
Age: 29.6
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 200
40 Time: 4.48

Burst Score (Rank): 132.90 (96%)
Agility Score (Rank): 11.06 (86%)
Three Cone Drill (Rank): 6.85

Austin Ekeler's Weekly Outlook

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Austin Ekeler's 2024 Projections & Outlook

Scoring

#42 Running Back

106.9 Projected Points

ADP Rush Atts Rush Yds Rush TDs 100 Fum Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs
Not Available 78.5 345.2 2.08 0 0.3 29.6 241.1 1.13

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Basic StatsAustin Ekeler's Preseason Player Analysis

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Bottom Line

A high-ankle sprain ruined Ekeler’s two-year run as a no-doubt RB1.

Those days are over. Given the presence of Brian Robinson Jr., Washington just doesn’t supply the same opportunity Ekeler enjoyed in L.A.

If he stays healthy, though, the former Charger should pay off a FLEX-range ADP.

What We Learned Last Year

  • Ekeler’s 2023 was ruined by injury.
    • A high-ankle sprain bit the veteran in Week 1.
    • Before departing, he looked like prime Ekeler with 16-117-1 rushing – plus 4-47 receiving.
    • He returned for Week 6 but rarely looked healthy going forward.
  • He set career lows in yards per carry (3.5), yards after contact per attempt (2.64) and Pro Football Focus’ Elusive Rating (49.4).
  • Among 33 RBs with 175+ carries, Ekeler ranked 29th in success rate, 33rd in EPA per rush, and 32nd in explosive rush rate.
  • His receiving volume predictably declined off a whopping 127 targets (2022).
    • His 1.25 yards per route run set a new career low.
  • As a result, Ekeler – a consensus Round 1 fantasy pick – finished as an RB1 only four times post-injury.

What to Expect in 2024

  • Ekeler, now 29, signed a two-year deal with Washington early in free agency.
    • It was a low-cost deal, with his $4.21 million guaranteed ranking 25th among RBs.
  • He joins a backfield that lost Antonio Gibson… but returns ‘23 lead back Brian Robinson Jr.
    • While Robinson wasn’t a 2023 league-winner, he outperformed Ekeler in every relevant rushing metric.
    • His size (6’1, 228) makes him a candidate for goal line work under new OC Kliff Kingsbury
  • Kingsbury flamed out after four years with Arizona.
    • Still, his offenses were fine for fantasy, ranking 16th, 13th, 11th, and 21st in points.
    • They ranked 19th, 6th, 7th, and 20th in rush attempts.
  • Jayden Daniels arrives as a playmaking QB.
    • His top-end rushing ability adds the potential for boosted rush efficiency.
  • Washington’s O-line doesn’t look spectacular.
    • They ranked 22nd in run block win rate last year.
    • The team will undergo turnover, losing G Saahdiq Charles, C Nick Gates, C Tyler Larsen, and LT Charles Leno Jr.
    • Addiitons include C Tyler Biadasz, C Michael Dieter and G Nick Allegretti.
    • We're not expecting any better than a league-average unit.
  • Questions at WR – beyond WR Terry McLaurin – should allow Ekeler’s receiving ability to shine for another season.
    • He’s caught 50+ balls in five straight seasons.

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Austin Ekeler, RB WAS

8:08pm EST 11/30/24

Austin Ekeler To IR

The Commanders placed RB Austin Ekeler (concussion) on IR, knocking him out for at least the next four games. Washington has a Week 14 bye, so we won't see Ekeler again until Week 18 at the earliest. He can be dropped from all redraft rosters. Jeremy McNichols will slide in as the Commanders' No. 2 RB with Ekeler out, but we could also see RB Brian Robinson get more work in the passing game.

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Commanders RB Brian Robinson (ankle) is not listed on the final Week 13 injury report after putting in a full practice on Friday. He'll play vs. the Titans this weekend -- and it looks like he'll be ready for a significant role. RB Austin Ekeler (concussion) has been ruled out. That figures to leave Jeremy McNichols as the No. 2 RB, but he'd be a desperation fantasy start.

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Commanders RB Austin Ekeler (concussion) did not practice on Wednesday. He's unlikely to be cleared in time for this weekend's game vs. the Titans. RB Brian Robinson (ankle) got in a limited practice on Wednesday, though, giving him a chance to play on Sunday. We'll keep you updated on this backfield over the next few days. RBs Jeremy McNichols and Chris Rodriguez would handle backfield duties if Ekeler and Robinson are out.

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Commanders RB Austin Ekeler sustained an apparent concussion on a kick return with less than 15 seconds to go in Sunday's game vs. the Cowboys. He appeared to be unconscious on the field but eventually made his way off with assistance. This would be Ekeler's third documented concussion.

Update: HC Dan Quinn confirmed that Ekeler is in concussion protocol.

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Austin Ekeler, RB WAS
Dynasty MVP 6
Position Rank #64 RB
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Ekeler explored the trade market in 2023, then returned to Los Angeles on an adjusted contract. An ugly season followed, marred by a high-ankle injury and missed games from Justin Herbert. Ekeler landed in a fine spot for pass-catching work, but it's hard to be overly bullish on a transitioning Washington offense.
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