Austin Ekeler Fantasy Projections: Week 2 vs. the Giants
Published 10:43 pm Thursday, September 12, 2024
Washington Commanders RB Austin Ekeler will take on the team with last season’s 29th-ranked rushing defense, the New York Giants (132.4 yards conceded per game), in Week 2 — beginning at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday.
Should Ekeler be someone that you plug into your fantasy football lineup this week for his matchup against the Giants? Prior to making that decision, here’s a glimpse 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: 6.33
- 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
- Ekeler was 31st at his position, and 97th overall in the league, with 134.4 fantasy points (9.6 per game).
- Ekeler accumulated 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).
- Ekeler accumulated 22.4 fantasy points — 16 carries, 117 yards, 1 TD; 4 receptions, 47 yards — in Week 1 versus the Miami Dolphins, his best game of the season.
- 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, Ekeler finished with 2.7 fantasy points — 14 carries, 18 yards. That was in Week 13 versus the New England Patriots.
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