Austin Ekeler Fantasy Projections: Week 2 vs. the Giants
Published 10:43 pm Thursday, September 12, 2024
Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler will be up against the team with last season’s 29th-ranked rushing defense, the New York Giants (132.4 yards conceded per game), in Week 2 — kicking off at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday.
Should Ekeler be a player that you lock into your fantasy football lineup this week for his matchup against the Giants? Prior to making that decision, here’s a look at the numbers and trends you need to know.
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Austin Ekeler Fantasy Projections
- Matchup: Washington Commanders vs. New York Giants
- Projected Fantasy Points: 6.37
- 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 | 19.0 | 14 | 47 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Week 10 | @Lions | 17.5 | 19 | 67 | 1 | 4 | 48 | 0 |
| Week 11 | @Packers | 5.0 | 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 | 16.0 | 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 | 3.0 | 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.
- Ekeler picked up 6.2 fantasy points in his only game this year. He had two carries for 10 yards and zero touchdowns, plus 52 receiving yards on four catches (four targets).
- In Week 1 versus the Miami Dolphins, Ekeler put up a season-high 22.4 fantasy points, thanks to this stat line: 16 carries, 117 yards, 1 TD; 4 receptions, 47 yards.
- In his second-best fantasy outing last season, Ekeler finished with 19.0 fantasy points (14 carries, 47 yards, 2 TDs; 2 receptions, 23 yards) in Week 9 against the New York Jets.
- In his worst game of the season — Week 13 versus the New England Patriots — Ekeler finished with 2.7 fantasy points. His stat line: 14 carries, 18 yards.
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