Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler tallied just 32 all-purpose yards during their loss in the NFC Championship game to the Philadelphia Eagles. Ekeler also lost a fumble. The Commanders were playing from behind throughout most of the contest, putting their rushing attack out of the game plan. However, even when Ekeler was given the ball through the air, he could not perform. He caught five of his seven targets but tallied just 17 yards. His seven targets tied him the second-most on the team, only behind tight end Zach Ertz. Throughout the season, the 29-year-old operated primarily as a change-of-pace option in the Washington backfield. Entering Sunday, Ekeler posted a strong 10.3 yards per catch and a 4.8 yards per carry. Ekeler will likely remain in this role next season as he enters the final year of his contract.

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The Washington Commanders were eliminated by the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game Sunday, Jan. 26. QB Jayden Daniels completed 29-of-48 passes for 255 yards, one touchdown and one interception while rushing six times for a team-high 48 yards with a score. RB Brian Robinson Jr. struggled with 11 runs for just 36 yards, while RB Austin Ekeler was bottled up for just 15 yards on eight carries, while contributing five receptions for 17 yards while losing a fumble. TE Zach Ertz posted game highs with 11 receptions, 104 yards and 16 targets, while WR Terry McLaurin had three grabs for 51 yard and a TD on seven targets. WR Dyami Brown posted three receptions for 42 yards on five targets with a fumble lost. WR Olamide Zaccheaus added four catches for 26 yards on five targets, while TE Ben Sinnott had a 23-yard catch on his only target, with WR Jamison Crowder adding a 4-yard catch on three targets. CB Jeremy Chinn and LB Bobby Wagner each totaled team bests with nine stops.

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Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler should be viewed as a high-end flex option in DFS formats this weekend when he faces the Philadelphia Eagles. Last weekend, in their upset victory over the Detroit Lions, Ekeler ran the ball for 47 yards on six attempts. He caught all four of his targets for an additional 41 yards. Ekeler also saw four targets in the wild-card round. Even though Brian Robinson Jr. will continue to see the majority of carries on the ground, Ekeler should continue to have a role, especially on passing downs. The last time he faced the Eagles (Week 11), he caught eight of nine targets for 89 yards. If the Commanders fall behind in this contest, Ekeler should have a path to seeing a high volume of targets, which makes him a strong value play as an RB2/flex option in DFS competitions.

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Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels completed 22 of his 31 passes for 299 yards and two touchdowns, and he ran 16 times for 51 yards in a 45-31 win over the Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round. RB Brian Robinson Jr. had 15 carries for 77 yards and two scores, and RB Austin Ekeler finished with 47 rushing yards on six carries to go with 41 receiving yards. WR Terry McLaurin caught four passes for 87 yards and a touchdown, and WR Dyami Brown had six grabs for a team-high 98 yards. TE Zach Ertz ended with five catches for 28 yards and a score. S Jeremy Chinn led the defense with a team-high 12 tackles, and DE Dorance Armstrong logged a pair of sacks.

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Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler tallied 47 yards on six attempts during their victory over the Detroit Lions on Saturday evening. Ekeler added 41 yards on four receptions in the receiving game. Ekeler flashed his breakaway speed all evening as his longest run went for 35 yards, and his reception went for 24 yards. Even though Ekeler was not as involved in the rushing attack, given the high-scoring affair, Ekeler was able to make a significant impact in the receiving game. Ekeler also saw four targets during their wild-card victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers suggesting he has a prominent role in the team's passing attack. Ekeler carries RB2 upside heading into the NFC Championship match.

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Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler could have an increased role in a potential high-scoring affair against the Detroit Lions on Saturday evening. Ekeler returned from his four-game absence due to a concussion in Week 18. In this game, he tallied 32 total yards. Last weekend in Tampa Bay, he tallied a solid 27 yards on eight carries and brought in 26 yards on three receptions. Given Brian Robinson Jr.'s recent struggles, Ekeler has a viable path to being the top option in the backfield this weekend. In addition, given the projected 55.5-point total, the Commanders will need to rely on their passing attack, which should bode well for Ekeler, given his elite pass-catching abilities. Ekeler is a great value play as an RB2 in DFS competitions despite the tough matchup on paper.

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Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler tallied 27 yards on eight attempts during their victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday evening. Ekeler also brought in three of his four targets for 26 yards. While Brian Robinson Jr. was deployed as the top option early on, Ekeler saw his role increase during the final quarter. On the final offensive drive of the game, Ekeler played the hero as he brought in a 19-yard reception, which set up Zane Gonzalez's game-winning field goal. Given Robinson's struggles in this game, fantasy managers should expect Ekeler to have an even more significant role in next weekend's game against the high-flying Detroit Lions. Ekeler should carry high upside in a projected high-scoring affair next weekend, given his skills as a pass catcher.

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Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels completed 24 of his 35 pass attempts for 268 yards and two touchdowns and rushed 13 times for 36 yards in a 23-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC wild-card game Sunday, Jan. 12. RB Brian Robinson Jr. rushed 10 times for 16 yards and caught four passes for 22 yards, and RB Austin Ekeler added 27 rushing yards on eight carries and three receptions for 26 yards. WR Terry McLaurin caught seven passes for 89 yards and a score, and WR Dyami Brown also finished with 89 yards and a score. TE Zach Ertz added two catches for 23 yards. LB Bobby Wagner led the team with eight tackles and also split a sack and recovered a fumble.

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Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler made his return from the injured reserve last weekend and carries solid receiving upside against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Ekeler missed the previous four games due to a concussion. In his return last Sunday, Ekeler ran the ball three times for 12 yards and brought in both of his targets for 20 yards. Before his injury, Ekeler averaged a solid 12.3 PPR points per game. He saw 3.6 targets per game and averaged an impressive 11.1 yards per catch. The 29-year-old was typically deployed in passing downs but out-snapped the presumed starter Brian Robinson Jr. last weekend. Seeing the team deploy him as the lead option after missing four games is a positive sign. Despite facing a tough rushing defense in Tampa Bay, given his elite pass-catching ability, Ekeler could be in store for a productive evening given the hefty 50.5-point total this game carries. He is a high-upside RB2 target in DFS at a great value.

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Washington Commanders RB Austin Ekeler rushed three times for 12 yards in Week 18 against the Dallas Cowboys in his first game since late November. He also added two receptions for 20 yards on two targets.

Fantasy Spin: Ekeler wouldn't normally be someone to focus upon for fantasy purposes if this were the regular season, but he is a decent late-round pick for depth in fantasy postseason leagues. The Commanders travel to meet the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round next weekend.

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Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler ran the ball three times for 12 yards. The running back added 20 yards on his two receptions. Ekeler missed the previous four games due to a concussion. While this victory helped the Commanders move up to a higher seed, they already secured a playoff spot and as a result, the team did not give Ekeler a heavy workload in his return. However, the 29-year-old performed well, especially in the receiving game which is a promising sign heading into the playoffs. During his first ten games of the season, Ekeler ran the ball seven times per game and saw just under four targets per game. During this stretch, he averaged a strong 66.0 total yards per game. If the Commanders find themselves in a high-scoring affair in the Wild Card round, Ekeler would have a path to being the top option out of the backfield, given his elite pass catching abilities.

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Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler (concussion) is officially active for Sunday's Week 18 contest against the Dallas Cowboys. He had been listed as questionable but was widely expected to play after the Commanders activated him from injured reserve on Saturday. The 29-year-old spent the minimum of four games on injured reserve after suffering a scary head injury on special teams. He returns to his role as the No. 2 running back in Washington behind Brian Robinson Jr., but he'll still be able to carve out a significant workload. Through 11 games when healthy, Ekeler tallied 355 rushing yards, 346 receiving yards, and four touchdowns. Notably, he has scored a receiving touchdown in every season except 2024, so he'll have one last chance to extend that streak on Sunday. Ekeler will rank as a mid-range RB3 thanks to his pass-catching upside and Robinson's recent struggles.

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Washington Commanders RB Austin Ekeler (concussion) will be active for Week 18's game versus the Dallas Cowboys.

Fantasy Spin: Ekeler was a full participant in all three of Washington's practice sessions during the week and was activated from the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Jan. 4. He will be seeing his first game action since Week 12, which also happened to be against the Cowboys, but should not be viewed as a viable fantasy lineup option playing behind Brian Robinson Jr. this afternoon.

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Washington Commanders RB Austin Ekeler (concussion) was activated off injured reserve on Saturday, Jan. 4.

Fantasy Spin: Ekeler will play in Week 18, but with Brian Robinson Jr. healthy and in the lineup, he isn't a viable starter.

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Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler (concussion) has been activated from injured reserve. He will play in Sunday's Week 18 contest against the Dallas Cowboys. The 29-year-old missed the minimum of four games after suffering a serious concussion on a special teams play back in Week 12. He looked solid in a backup role when healthy, totaling 355 rushing yards, 346 receiving yards, and four touchdowns while operating as the Commanders' No. 2 running back behind Brian Robinson Jr. Ekeler remains a low-end RB3/FLEX play in his return to the field on Sunday.

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According to Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post, Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. Ekeler has been on the injured reserve since suffering a concussion during their Week 12 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. However, Ekeler has been able to practice in full all week which suggests he has a good chance to return on Sunday. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to kickoff as his return could shape up the Washington backfield. While sidelined, Brian Robinson Jr. has seen a significant uptick in work on passing downs. However, when Ekeler returns, fantasy managers should expect him to reclaim his third-down role. If Ekeler does play this weekend, Robinson should be downgraded to a low-end RB2.

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Washington Commanders CB Marshon Lattimore (hamstring), LB Jordan Magee (hamstring) and S Tyler Owens (ankle) did not practice on Friday, Jan. 3, and were ruled out for Week 18. Also, C Tyler Biadasz (ankle) and OT Cornelius Lucas (groin) were limited but are doubtful, WR K.J. Osborn (illness) and LS Tyler Ott (personal) did not practice but are questionable, RB Austin Ekeler (concussion) practiced in full but is questionable and WR Dyami Brown (hamstring), DE Clelin Ferrell (knee), WR Terry McLaurin (ankle) and OT Andrew Wylie (groin) practiced in full and were removed from the injury report.

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Washington Commanders RB Austin Ekeler (concussion) practiced in full for the third straight day on Friday, Jan. 3, but is questionable for Week 18.

Fantasy Spin: Ekeler has not been activated from injured reserve yet, but that could come on Saturday. Even if he does suit up, Ekeler is not a starting option as long as Brian Robinson Jr. is healthy.

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Washington Commanders RB Austin Ekeler (concussion) was a full participant in practice for the second straight day on Thursday, Jan. 2.

Fantasy Spin: Ekeler is squarely on track to return this week, but he is not a viable lineup option with Brian Robinson Jr. healthy.

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Washington Commanders C Tyler Biadasz (ankle), CB Marshon Lattimore (hamstring), OT Cornelius Lucas (groin) and S Tyler Owens (ankle) did not practice on Thursday, Jan. 2. Also, WR Dyami Brown (hamstring), DE Clelin Ferrell (knee), LB Jordan Magee (hamstring) and OT Andrew Wylie (groin) were limited and RB Austin Ekeler (concussion) and WR Terry McLaurin (ankle) practiced in full.

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