Austin Ekeler Fantasy Projections: Week 18 vs. the Cowboys
Published 2:48 pm Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Running back Austin Ekeler faces a matchup against the 29th-ranked rushing defense in the NFL (138.6 yards conceded per game) in Week 18, when his Washington Commanders meet the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.
Is Ekeler’s game versus the Cowboys this week a good time to start him in fantasy? Below, we break down his relevant fantasy numbers.
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Austin Ekeler Fantasy Projections
- Matchup: Washington Commanders at Dallas Cowboys
- Projected Fantasy Points: 6.8
- Game Day & Time: January 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
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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 |
| Week 8 | @Bears | 7.8 | 7 | 52 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Week 9 | @Giants | 17.3 | 11 | 42 | 1 | 3 | 41 | 0 |
| Week 10 | @Steelers | 18.1 | 13 | 44 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Week 11 | @Eagles | 17.6 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 89 | 0 |
| Week 12 | @Cowboys | 4.4 | 9 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
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Austin Ekeler Fantasy Stats
- Ranked 148th overall in the NFL and 36th at his position, Ekeler has accumulated 94.1 fantasy points (8.6 per game) so far in 2024.
- Looking at his past three games, Ekeler has averaged 9.7 fantasy points (29.1 total). He has rushed for 73 yards on 24 carries, with two touchdowns, and has 98 yards receiving on 11 catches (14 targets).
- Ekeler has averaged 9.8 fantasy points (picking up 49.2 total) in his past five games. He has 42 carries for 167 yards and three touchdowns, plus 145 receiving yards on 16 catches (21 targets).
- In his best game of the season — Week 10 against the Pittsburgh Steelers — Austin Ekeler finished with 17.1 fantasy points. His stat line: 13 carries, 44 yards, 2 TDs.
- In his worst game of the season, Ekeler finished with two fantasy points — 4 carries, 17 yards. That was in Week 7 versus the Carolina Panthers.
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