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Austin Ekeler
Running Back
Washington Commanders
#30
31
200 lbs.
5' 10"
Western State (CO)
. / 2017
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WEEK 9 OUTLOOK
Ranking
Baller Move
RB40, Overall 110
Flex Appeal in Deep Leagues
RECENT NEWS
Injury Status: Healthy
by Ryan O'Bleness
Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler should get a fair number of snaps and touches in a Week 9 game against the Los Angeles Rams. With running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) currently on injured reserve, and fellow tailback Jeremy McNichols (foot) recently suffering a season-ending foot injury, the Commanders will rely heavily on Ekeler and Rachaad White. The Commanders also recently claimed rookie running back Robert Henry Jr. off of waivers from the Seattle Seahawks. Most recently, Ekeler played 20 offensive snaps in a win over the Philadelphia Eagles, compared to 28 for White. Ekeler rushed the ball eight times for 36 yards (4.5 yards per carry). White led the Commanders' ground attack with 11 carries for 55 yards (5.0 yards per carry) and a touchdown, while adding two receptions for five yards. While White is likely the preferred ball carrier, Ekeler should remain involved against the Rams. Los Angeles allows 109.3 rushing yards per game, which ranks 14th in the NFL. Ekeler ranks as RotoBaller's No. 40 running back for Week 9. He has some flex appeal, but there are likely better options available.
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2026 STATS SNAPSHOT
| GP | RUSH ATT | R ATT / G | YDS | YDS/ATT | RUSH TD | TGT % | TAR/GM | REC | REC / G | REC YDS | YPC | REC TD | PTS | PTS / GM | P-RANK | |||||||||||||||
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| 4 | 16 | 4 | 67 | 4.2 | 0 | 9 | 1.3 | 4 | 1 | 30 | 7.5 | 0 | 14 | 3.4 | - | 11.7 | 2.9 | - | 15.7 | 3.9 | - | 18 | 4.4 | - | 15.7 | 3.9 | - | 13.7 | 3.4 | - |
INJURY STATUS & HISTORY
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as of Nov 8, 6:38am ET
Weekly injury report
| Week | Game Status | Practice | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 | — | Limited | Chest |
Weekly injury report
| Week | Game Status | Practice | Injury |
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| Week 2 | — | Limited | Shoulder |
Weekly injury report
| Week | Game Status | Practice | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 18 | Questionable | Full | Concussion |
| Week 13 | Out | Did not practice | Concussion |
| Week 4 | Out | Did not practice | Concussion |
Weekly injury report
| Week | Game Status | Practice | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 | Doubtful | Limited | Ankle |
| Week 3 | Out | Did not practice | Ankle |
| Week 2 | Doubtful | Did not practice | Ankle |
| Season | Games Played | Weeks on Injury Report | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 (in progress) | 0 | None |
| 2025 | 2 of 17 | 0 | None |
| 2024 | 12 of 17 | 3 | Concussion |
| 2023 | 14 of 17 | 3 | Ankle |
Status changes are tracked from Oct 2026. Weekly rows come from official NFL injury reports.
UPCOMING MATCHUPS
| WEEK | OPPONENT | MATCHUP RATING | PROJECTED PTS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEEK 9 | LAR | 98.9 | 5.5 | 4.9 | 6.2 |
| WEEK 10 | @NYG | 100.3 | 5.8 | 5.1 | 6.5 |
Who Should I Start? Compare Austin Ekeler vs. Others
DRAFT RANK AND ADP
| NICK'S RANK | O-RANK | P-RANK | BB-RANK | $ |
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| 110 | 110 | 40 | 300 | 6 |
| ADP | FFPC ADP |
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Who Should I Draft? Compare Austin Ekeler vs. Others
FANTASY OUTLOOK
PLAYER PROJECTIONS
| RUSH ATT | YDS | YPA | TAR/GM | REC | REC/GM | YPC | TD | PTS | ||||
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8 | 47 | 4.1 | 0.0 | 2 | 1.7 | 7.9 | - | 7.2 | 6.2 | 8.2 | 7.4 |
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9.0 | 32.1 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1 | 6.5 | 0.2 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE
STATS AND POINTS
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| SEASON | TEAM | G | SNAP% | PTS | PTS/GM | RANK | P-RANK | TAR | REC | CTCH% | TAR/GM | YDS | YPC | TD | ATT | ATT/GM | YDS | YPA | TD | FUM | |
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RED ZONE STATS
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GAME LOG
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