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Austin Ekeler fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em picks for Week 3 (2024). Should you start or sit Austin Ekeler for fantasy football lineups?
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POSITIONAL VALUE: RB36
ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler’s fantasy value is limited because of Brian Robinson Jr. The former Alabama star is the RB12, averaging 15.3 half-point PPR fantasy points per game over the first two weeks. However, Ekeler has been productive for fantasy players. He is the RB29, averaging 9.1 fantasy points per game.
The veteran running back is coming off an impressive Week 2 performance, totaling 11 touches for 85 scrimmage yards, including three receptions for 47 receiving yards. While he hasn’t been a dynamic runner, Ekeler has been a factor in the passing game, leading the team in receiving yards.
Rumors of Austin Ekeler’s demise were greatly exaggerated. He’s got juice.
🏈 11 touches, 85 yards today.
🏈 3 targets, 3 catches, 47 yards.
🏈 Dashed for 27 on a screen.
🏈 Averaged 4.8 YPC today.
🏈 Team-leading 99 receiving yds through 2 games.
pic.twitter.com/wHFEe9mRHq— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) September 15, 2024
Fantasy players can start the veteran as a low-end RB3 or solid flex option in Week 3. The Commanders face the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night. Cincinnati has surrendered 126 rushing yards and 18.4 fantasy points per game this season. Ekeler should see an uptick in targets in this game, with the Bengals being heavy favorites.
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