Austin Ekeler Fantasy Projections: Week 2 vs. the Giants

Published 10:48 pm Thursday, September 12, 2024

Austin Ekeler and the Washington Commanders will meet the New York Giants — whose run defense was ranked 29th in the NFL last year (132.4 yards conceded per game) — in Week 2, on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.

With his upcoming tilt against the Giants this week, should Ekeler be considered a lock for your fantasy football lineup? We break down the numbers and trends below.

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Austin Ekeler Fantasy Projections

  • Matchup: Washington Commanders vs. New York Giants
  • Projected Fantasy Points: 6.33
  • Game Day & Time: September 15, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: FOX
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Austin Ekeler Fantasy Points by Week (2023)

Week Opponent Fantasy Points Carries Rush Yards Rush TDs Receptions Rec Yards Rec TDs
Week 1 @Dolphins 22.4 16 117 1 4 47 0
Week 6 @Cowboys 6.2 14 27 0 4 35 0
Week 7 @Chiefs 4.6 14 45 0 1 1 0
Week 8 @Bears 16.3 15 29 0 7 94 1
Week 9 @Jets 19 14 47 2 2 23 0
Week 10 @Lions 17.5 19 67 1 4 48 0
Week 11 @Packers 5 10 64 0 2 6 0
Week 12 @Ravens 4.4 10 32 0 5 32 0
Week 13 @Patriots 2.7 14 18 0 2 9 0
Week 14 @Broncos 16 10 51 1 5 49 0
Week 15 @Raiders 3.8 5 9 0 4 29 0
Week 16 @Bills 8.6 15 65 0 3 21 0
Week 17 @Broncos 3 13 46 0 1 4 0
Week 18 @Chiefs 4.9 10 11 0 7 38 0

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Austin Ekeler Fantasy Stats

  • With 134.4 fantasy points (9.6 per game) in 2023, Ekeler ranked 97th overall in the league and 31st at his position.
  • In his only game so far this season, Ekeler accumulated 6.2 fantasy points. He rushed for 10 yards on two carries, with zero touchdowns, and had 52 yards receiving on four catches (four targets).
  • In Week 1 versus the Miami Dolphins, Ekeler put up a season-high 22.4 fantasy points, thanks to these numbers: 16 carries, 117 yards, 1 TD; 4 receptions, 47 yards.
  • In his second-best fantasy outing last season, Ekeler finished with 19 fantasy points (14 carries, 47 yards, 2 TDs; 2 receptions, 23 yards) in Week 9 versus the New York Jets.
  • In Week 13 against the New England Patriots, Ekeler posted a season-low 2.7 fantasy points, with these numbers: 14 carries, 18 yards.

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