Austin Ekeler Fantasy Projections: Week 9 vs. the Giants

Published 2:45 pm Tuesday, October 29, 2024

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

When setting your fantasy football lineup this week, is Ekeler worth starting? For a breakdown of his game against the Giants, we’ve got you covered.

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Austin Ekeler Fantasy Projections

  • Matchup: Washington Commanders at New York Giants
  • Projected Fantasy Points: 6.7
  • 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 4.0 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).
  • In his past three games, Ekeler has rushed for 90 yards on 20 carries, with zero touchdowns, and has 56 yards receiving on eight catches (10 targets). He has accumulated 14.6 fantasy points (4.9 per game).
  • Looking at his past five games, Ekeler has averaged 7.2 fantasy points (36.0 total). He has rushed for 192 yards on 29 carries, with one touchdown, and has 108 yards receiving on 12 catches (14 targets).
  • In his best game of the season, Austin Ekeler finished with 11.7 fantasy points — 3 carries, 35 yards, 1 TD; 2 receptions, 22 yards. That was in Week 3 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
  • Ekeler picked up 2.0 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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