Austin Ekeler Fantasy Projections: Week 3 vs. the Bengals

Published 10:44 pm Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Running back Austin Ekeler has a matchup against the 26th-ranked rushing defense in the NFL (159.5 yards allowed per game) in Week 3, when his Washington Commanders play the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday at 8:15 PM ET.

Is Ekeler’s game versus the Bengals this week a good time to use him in fantasy? Below, we highlight his relevant fantasy numbers.

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Austin Ekeler Fantasy Projections

  • Matchup: Washington Commanders at Cincinnati Bengals
  • Projected Fantasy Points: 6.75
  • Game Day & Time: September 23, 2024 at 8:15 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ABC
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Austin Ekeler Fantasy Points by Week

Week Opponent Fantasy Points Carries Rush Yards Rush TDs Receptions Rec Yards Rec TDs
Week 1 @Buccaneers 6.2 2 10 0 4 52 0
Week 2 @Giants 8.5 8 38 0 3 47 0

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Austin Ekeler Fantasy Stats

  • Thus far in 2024, Ekeler is 32nd at his position and 120th in the league in fantasy points, with 14.7 (7.4 per game).
  • In two games Ekeler has 48 rushing yards on 10 attempts and zero touchdowns, and 99 receiving yards on seven catches (seven targets), for a total of 14.7 fantasy points.
  • In his previous game (last week versus the New York Giants), Ekeler finished with 8.5 fantasy points — 8 carries, 38 yards; 3 receptions, 47 yards.

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