Austin Ekeler stats and fantasy outlook
Austin Ekeler is a running back for the Washington Commanders. He is not on the injury report as of October 29, 2026. Next game: vs Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, November 1 at 8:20 PM ET (Week 8). Our model projects 3.8 PPR points in a game he plays.
- Team: Washington Commanders
- Position: running back
- Depth chart: 2nd on the Washington Commanders depth chart at RB
- Status for Week 8: healthy
- Next game: vs Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, November 1 at 8:20 PM ET (Week 8)
- Roundup Score: 35 (304th overall)
- Age: 31
- Experience: 9 seasons
Austin Ekeler stats
| Season | GP | Targets | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Carries | Rush yds | Rush TD | PPR pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 30 | 0 | 8 | 31 | 0 | 10.1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 38 | 0 | 14 | 43 | 0 | 13.1 |
Season totals, full-PPR fantasy points.
Last 3 games
| Week | Opponent | Targets | Rec | Rec yds | Carries | Rush yds | TD | Snaps | PPR pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 | SF | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 10% | 2.7 |
| Week 5 | NYG | 1 | 1 | 15 | 3 | -1 | 0 | 10% | 2.4 |
| Week 4 | IND | 2 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 29 | 0 | 27% | 5.0 |
Austin Ekeler usage and role
Depth chart: 2nd on the Washington Commanders depth chart at RB (as of October 29).
| This season | Last 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Snap share | 16% | 16% |
| Target share | 5% | 5% |
| Targets a game | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| Carries a game | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Austin Ekeler Roundup Score and projection
Roundup Score 35 of 99, 304th overall and 77th among RBs. The score is how good he is for fantasy over the rest of the season, from his projected game, role and chance to play; it is rebuilt nightly. In a game he plays, our model projects 3.8 PPR points.
| Targets | 1.5 |
|---|---|
| Receptions | 1.2 |
| Receiving yards | 8.7 |
| Receiving touchdowns | 0.0 |
| Carries | 2.6 |
| Rushing yards | 10.7 |
| Rushing touchdowns | 0.1 |
Washington Commanders schedule
| Week | Game | Kickoff (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | vs Philadelphia Eagles | Sunday, November 1 at 8:20 PM |
| Week 9 | vs Los Angeles Rams | Sunday, November 8 at 1:00 PM |
| Week 10 | at New York Giants | Thursday, November 12 at 8:15 PM |
| Week 11 | vs Cincinnati Bengals | Monday, November 23 at 8:15 PM |
Latest Austin Ekeler fantasy news
Quick answers
Is Austin Ekeler playing in Week 8?
He is not on the injury report as of October 29, 2026; next game vs Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, November 1 at 8:20 PM ET (Week 8).
How many fantasy points is Austin Ekeler projected for?
Our model projects 3.8 PPR points in a game he plays, and puts his chance to play the next one at 85%.
What is Austin Ekeler's Roundup Score?
35 of 99, 304th overall and 77th among RBs.
Is Austin Ekeler a starter?
Not at the moment. He is 2nd on the Washington Commanders depth chart at RB.
When is Austin Ekeler's next game?
Sunday, November 1 at 8:20 PM ET, at home against the Philadelphia Eagles.
What is Austin Ekeler averaging this season?
3.4 PPR points a game across 3 games, with 2.7 carries and 1.7 targets.
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- John Bates (TE)
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