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Austin Ekeler 2025 Fantasy Football Outlook: Role Expands as Washington Moves on From Robinson
The Washington Commanders didn't invest significant draft capital in a running back in the 2025 NFL Draft, meaning that running back Austin Ekeler should have a vital role in Washington's explosive offense. Brian Robinson Jr. was traded to the San Francisco 49ers, opening the door for Ekeler to receive more touches. Ekeler is now 30 years old, but he maintained his effectiveness as a pass-catching back last year. Robinson wasn't very good in this area, and hasn't been at any point in his career, so Ekeler still has some fantasy value, especially in deeper PPR leagues. Newly acquired seventh-round rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt has looked very impressive in the preseason and could potentially carve into Ekeler's role. In addition, it's possible wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. could eat into Ekeler's volume, both as a rusher and in the passing game, because Samuel is so adept at generating yards after the catch. With Robinson's stock with the team continuing to decline, Ekeler could be worth an investment in the final rounds of your draft as he could open the campaign with a prominent role in the backfield, especially on passing downs.
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