Austin Ekeler Fantasy Projections: Week 8 vs. the Bears
Published 10:55 pm Tuesday, October 22, 2024
In Week 8 (Sunday at 4:25 PM ET), RB Austin Ekeler and the Washington Commanders will play the Chicago Bears, who have the 11th-ranked rushing defense in the NFL (112 yards conceded per game).
Should Ekeler be someone that you insert into your fantasy football lineup this week for his matchup versus the Bears? Before making that call, here’s a look at the stats and trends you need to know.
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Austin Ekeler Fantasy Projections
- Matchup: Washington Commanders vs. Chicago Bears
- Projected Fantasy Points: 7.3
- Game Day & Time: October 27, 2024 at 4:25 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
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Austin Ekeler Fantasy Points by Week
| Week | Opponent | Fantasy Points (PPR) | Carries | Rush Yards | Rush TDs | Receptions | Rec Yards | Rec TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | @Buccaneers | 10.2 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 52 | 0 |
| Week 2 | @Giants | 11.5 | 8 | 38 | 0 | 3 | 47 | 0 |
| Week 3 | @Bengals | 13.7 | 3 | 35 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Week 5 | @Browns | 11.7 | 6 | 67 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Week 6 | @Ravens | 10.8 | 9 | 21 | 0 | 4 | 47 | 0 |
| Week 7 | @Panthers | 4 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
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Austin Ekeler Fantasy Stats
- So far in 2024, Ekeler is 36th at his position and 126th in the NFL in fantasy points, with 44.9 (7.5 per game).
- Ekeler has averaged 6.2 fantasy points (picking up 18.5 total) over his past three games. He has 19 carries for 105 yards and zero touchdowns, plus 80 receiving yards on eight catches (nine targets).
- In his past five games, Ekeler has accumulated 38.7 fantasy points (7.7 per game). He has rushed for 178 yards on 30 carries, with one touchdown, and has 149 yards receiving on 13 catches (14 targets).
- Austin Ekeler accumulated 11.7 fantasy points — 3 carries, 35 yards, 1 TD; 2 receptions, 22 yards — in Week 3 against the Cincinnati Bengals, his best game of the season.
- In his worst game of the season, Ekeler finished with two fantasy points — 4 carries, 17 yards. That was last week against the Carolina Panthers.
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