Austin Ekeler Fantasy Projections: Week 8 vs. the Bears

Published 9:54 pm Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Washington Commanders RB Austin Ekeler will be up against the 11th-ranked rushing defense of the Chicago Bears (112 yards allowed per game) in Week 8, at 4:25 PM ET on Sunday.

When setting your fantasy football lineup this week, is Ekeler worth inserting into your starting lineup? For insights into his game against the Bears, we’ve got you covered.

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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 4.0 4 17 0 2 3 0

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Austin Ekeler Fantasy Stats

  • Thus far in 2024, Ekeler is 36th at his position and 126th in the NFL in fantasy points, with 44.9 (7.5 per game).
  • In his past three games, Ekeler has rushed for 105 yards on 19 carries, with zero touchdowns, and has 80 yards receiving on eight catches (nine targets). He has accumulated 18.5 fantasy points (6.2 per game).
  • Ekeler has picked up 38.7 fantasy points (7.7 per game) in his past five games. He has 30 carries for 178 yards and one touchdown, plus 149 receiving yards on 13 catches (14 targets).
  • Austin Ekeler accumulated 11.7 fantasy points — 3 carries, 35 yards, 1 TD; 2 receptions, 22 yards — in his best game of the season. That was in Week 3 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
  • Ekeler picked up 2.0 fantasy points — 4 carries, 17 yards — last week versus the Carolina Panthers, which was his worst game of the season.

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