Austin Ekeler and the Commanders vs. the Giants: Week 2 Stats, Matchup, Game Info

Published 1:55 pm Thursday, September 12, 2024

Austin Ekeler will be facing the 15th-ranked rushing defense in the league when his Washington Commanders meet the New York Giants in Week 2, on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.

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Matchup Information

  • Matchup: Washington Commanders vs. New York Giants
  • Game Day: September 15, 2024
  • Game Time: 1:00 PM
  • TV: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Rushing Yards Prop: Over 16.5 (-114)
  • Receiving Yards Prop: Over 19.5 (-114)

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Ekeler’s Current Injury Status

  • Ekeler is currently not listed on this week’s injury report.

Ekeler’s Season Stats (2023)

Carries Rush Yards Rush TDs Rush Yards/Carry Targets Receptions Rec Yards Rec TDs
179 628 5 3.5 74 51 436 1

Ekeler’s Stat Rankings and Insights (2023)

  • Last year, Ekeler was 16th among NFL pass-catchers in yards after the catch with 513.
  • He averaged 3.5 yards per carry (42nd in NFL) while posting 44.9 yards per game last season.
  • Ekeler’s 8.5 yards per catch average was 113th in the league
  • He averaged 5.9 yards per target last year (112th in league), racking up 436 yards on 74 passes thrown his way.
  • Ekeler racked up 300 rushing yards after contact (thanks in part to nine broken tackles) last year, 36th in the league among qualified runners.

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Opposing Defense Rankings (2023)

  • The Giants surrendered 229.3 passing yards per game, ranking them 19th in the NFL against the pass last season.
  • New York’s pass D allowed 21 passing TDs last year (1.2 per game) to rank 10th in the NFL.
  • Opposing QBs tossed 18 picks against the Giants a year ago (1.1 per game). The Giants’ pass D ranked third in interceptions.
  • By giving up 132.4 yards per game on the ground last season, New York was the NFL’s 29th-ranked run defense.
  • Ekeler and the Commanders will take on the NFL’s 30th-ranked run defense from a season ago (24 rushing touchdowns allowed).

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