Austin Ekeler Week 7 Outlook - Panthers at Commanders

By Derek Brown (FantasyPros), Sun, Oct 20th 2024, 1:05am EDT

Last week, as Washington's workhorse running back, Ekeler played 75% of the snaps with 13 touches and 68 total yards. He handled 67% of the snaps inside the ten-yard line. Among 61 qualifying backs, Ekeler hasn't impressed with his elusiveness, ranking 31st in missed tackles forced per attempt and 51st in yards after contact per attempt. While that has been disappointing, his receiving abilities haven't been. Ekeler remains one of the best pass-catching backs in the league. Among 40 qualifying backs, he ranks 12th in target share, first in YPRR, and second in receiving yards per game. With Brian Robinson Jr. back, Ekeler probably rolls back into the role that he had in the first two games of the season. In those weeks, he played 43-53% of the snaps averaging 8.5 touches and 73.5 total yards. He's still a strong RB3/flex this week in a wonderful matchup. Carolina has allowed the third-most rushing yards per game, the 12th-highest yards after contact per attempt, and the seventh-highest rushing success rate. Carolina is also 17th in receiving yards per game allowed to backs.