Austin Ekeler Fantasy Projections: Week 8 vs. the Bears
Published 10:48 pm Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Running back Austin Ekeler is looking at a matchup versus the 11th-ranked run defense in the NFL (112 yards allowed per game) in Week 8, when his Washington Commanders play the Chicago Bears, Sunday at 4:25 PM ET.
Is Ekeler a worthwhile starting option in fantasy this week? Keep reading as we analyze his upcoming matchup against the Bears.
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Austin Ekeler Fantasy Projections
- Matchup: Washington Commanders vs. Chicago Bears
- Projected Fantasy Points: 7.1
- Game Day & Time: October 27, 2024 at 4:25 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
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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 |
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Austin Ekeler Fantasy Stats
- With 44.9 fantasy points (7.5 per game), Ekeler is 36th at his position and 126th in the NFL.
- Ekeler has 19 carries for 105 yards and zero touchdowns, plus 80 receiving yards on eight catches (nine targets) during his past three games. He has picked up 18.5 fantasy points (6.2 per game) in that span.
- In his past five games, Ekeler has rushed for 178 yards on 30 carries, with one touchdown, and has 149 yards receiving on 13 catches (14 targets). He has picked up 38.7 fantasy points (7.7 per game).
- In his best game of the season — Week 3 against the Cincinnati Bengals — Austin Ekeler finished with 11.7 fantasy points. His stat line: 3 carries, 35 yards, 1 TD; 2 receptions, 22 yards.
- Ekeler picked up two fantasy points — 4 carries, 17 yards — in his worst game of the season. That was last week versus the Carolina Panthers.
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