Austin Ekeler Fantasy Projections: Week 9 vs. the Giants

Published 2:53 pm Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Austin Ekeler and the Washington Commanders will meet the New York Giants and their 27th-ranked rushing defense (141.8 yards allowed per game) in Week 9, on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.

Is Ekeler’s game versus the Giants this week a good time to use him in fantasy? Below, we break down his relevant fantasy numbers.

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Austin Ekeler Fantasy Projections

  • Matchup: Washington Commanders at New York Giants
  • Projected Fantasy Points: 7.1
  • Game Day & Time: November 3, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: FOX
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Austin Ekeler Fantasy Points by Week

Week Opponent Fantasy Points (PPR) Carries Rush Yards Rush TDs Receptions Rec Yards Rec TDs
Week 1 @Buccaneers 10.2 2 10 0 4 52 0
Week 2 @Giants 11.5 8 38 0 3 47 0
Week 3 @Bengals 13.7 3 35 1 2 22 0
Week 5 @Browns 11.7 6 67 0 2 30 0
Week 6 @Ravens 10.8 9 21 0 4 47 0
Week 7 @Panthers 4 4 17 0 2 3 0
Week 8 @Bears 7.8 7 52 0 2 6 0

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Austin Ekeler Fantasy Stats

  • Ekeler is 35th at his position, and 129th overall in the league, with 50.7 fantasy points (7.2 per game).
  • Ekeler has accumulated 14.6 fantasy points (4.9 per game) during his past three games. He has 20 carries for 90 yards and zero touchdowns, plus 56 receiving yards on eight catches (10 targets).
  • Ekeler has averaged 7.2 fantasy points (picking up 36 total) in his past five games. He has 29 carries for 192 yards and one touchdown, plus 108 receiving yards on 12 catches (14 targets).
  • In Week 3 versus the Cincinnati Bengals, Austin Ekeler posted a season-high 11.7 fantasy points, thanks to this stat line: 3 carries, 35 yards, 1 TD; 2 receptions, 22 yards.
  • Ekeler picked up two fantasy points — 4 carries, 17 yards — in his worst game of the season. That was in Week 7 versus the Carolina Panthers.

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