Austin Ekeler Fantasy Projections: Week 18 vs. the Cowboys
Published 2:43 pm Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Running back Austin Ekeler has a matchup versus the 29th-ranked rushing defense in the league (138.6 yards conceded per game) in Week 18, when his Washington Commanders take on the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.
Is Ekeler worth starting in fantasy this week? Read on as we analyze his upcoming matchup against the Cowboys.
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Austin Ekeler Fantasy Projections
- Matchup: Washington Commanders at Dallas Cowboys
- Projected Fantasy Points: 6.8
- Game Day & Time: January 5, 2025 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 |
| Week 9 | @Giants | 17.3 | 11 | 42 | 1 | 3 | 41 | 0 |
| Week 10 | @Steelers | 18.1 | 13 | 44 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Week 11 | @Eagles | 17.6 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 89 | 0 |
| Week 12 | @Cowboys | 4.4 | 9 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
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Austin Ekeler Fantasy Stats
- Ekeler has 94.1 fantasy points (8.6 per game), 36th at his position and 148th in the league.
- In his past three games, Ekeler has accumulated 29.1 fantasy points (9.7 per game). He has rushed for 73 yards on 24 carries, with two touchdowns, and has 98 yards receiving on 11 catches (14 targets).
- Ekeler has accumulated 49.2 fantasy points (9.8 per game) in his past five games. He has 42 carries for 167 yards and three touchdowns, plus 145 receiving yards on 16 catches (21 targets).
- In his best game of the season, Austin Ekeler finished with 17.1 fantasy points — 13 carries, 44 yards, 2 TDs. That was in Week 10 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- In his worst game of the season, Ekeler finished with two fantasy points — 4 carries, 17 yards. That was in Week 7 against the Carolina Panthers.
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