Austin Ekeler Fantasy Projections: Week 2 vs. the Giants
Published 9:48 pm Thursday, September 12, 2024
Austin Ekeler and the Washington Commanders will meet the New York Giants — whose rushing defense was ranked 29th in the league last year (132.4 yards conceded per game) — in Week 2, on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.
With his upcoming game versus the Giants this week, should Ekeler be someone you lock into your fantasy football lineup? We dissect the stats and trends below.
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Austin Ekeler Fantasy Projections
- Matchup: Washington Commanders vs. New York Giants
- Projected Fantasy Points: 6.33
- Game Day & Time: September 15, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
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Austin Ekeler Fantasy Points by Week (2023)
| Week | Opponent | Fantasy Points | Carries | Rush Yards | Rush TDs | Receptions | Rec Yards | Rec TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | @Dolphins | 22.4 | 16 | 117 | 1 | 4 | 47 | 0 |
| Week 6 | @Cowboys | 6.2 | 14 | 27 | 0 | 4 | 35 | 0 |
| Week 7 | @Chiefs | 4.6 | 14 | 45 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Week 8 | @Bears | 16.3 | 15 | 29 | 0 | 7 | 94 | 1 |
| Week 9 | @Jets | 19.0 | 14 | 47 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Week 10 | @Lions | 17.5 | 19 | 67 | 1 | 4 | 48 | 0 |
| Week 11 | @Packers | 5.0 | 10 | 64 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Week 12 | @Ravens | 4.4 | 10 | 32 | 0 | 5 | 32 | 0 |
| Week 13 | @Patriots | 2.7 | 14 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Week 14 | @Broncos | 16.0 | 10 | 51 | 1 | 5 | 49 | 0 |
| Week 15 | @Raiders | 3.8 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 29 | 0 |
| Week 16 | @Bills | 8.6 | 15 | 65 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 0 |
| Week 17 | @Broncos | 3.0 | 13 | 46 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Week 18 | @Chiefs | 4.9 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 38 | 0 |
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Austin Ekeler Fantasy Stats
- Ekeler had 134.4 fantasy points (9.6 per game), 31st at his position and 97th in the league.
- Ekeler picked up 6.2 fantasy points in his only game this season. He had two carries for 10 yards and zero touchdowns, plus 52 receiving yards on four catches (four targets).
- In his best game of the season, Ekeler finished with 22.4 fantasy points — 16 carries, 117 yards, 1 TD; 4 receptions, 47 yards. That was in Week 1 versus the Miami Dolphins.
- In Week 9 against the New York Jets, Ekeler put up 19.0 fantasy points (his second-best point total in a single game last year), thanks to this stat line: 14 carries, 47 yards, 2 TDs; 2 receptions, 23 yards.
- In his worst game of the season, Ekeler finished with 2.7 fantasy points — 14 carries, 18 yards. That was in Week 13 against the New England Patriots.
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