Austin Ekeler Fantasy Projections: Week 9 vs. the Giants

Published 9:49 pm Tuesday, October 29, 2024

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

Is Ekeler a worthwhile starting option in fantasy this week? Read on as we dive into his upcoming matchup against the Giants.

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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

  • So far in 2024, Ekeler is 35th at his position and 129th in the NFL in fantasy points, with 50.7 (7.2 per game).
  • Ekeler has picked up 14.6 fantasy points (4.9 per game) over his past three games. He has 20 carries for 90 yards and zero touchdowns, plus 56 receiving yards on eight catches (10 targets).
  • Looking at his past five games, Ekeler has averaged 7.2 fantasy points (36 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 versus the Cincinnati Bengals.
  • In his worst game of the season — Week 7 against the Carolina Panthers — Ekeler finished with two fantasy points. His stat line: 4 carries, 17 yards.

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