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Productivity has been down in Washington, but at 30 years old, Ekeler was still capable of being the dual-threat running back as in years past.
The Washington Commanders' backfield has been shaken up. A veteran is out for the year, and now a hyped seventh-round rookie is getting his big shot.
The Commanders picked right up from where they left off in 2024 in Week 1, opening the new campaign with a 21-6 victory over the Giants last Sunday. Helping contribute to that victory was veteran running back Austin Ekeler, whose ninth season in the league is officially underway. Below, we’ll go over Ekeler’s outlook in fantasy football for Week 2.
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Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler has a unique role on the offense this season, certainly different than it was a year ago. Commanders head coach
“ Austin Ekeler will remain a factor, and the Commanders trust Jeremy McNichols and Chris Rodriguez Jr. Croskey-Merritt might not be the lead back yet, but he will be eventually,” Fowler continued. “Commanders players have been impressed by the patience and vision he showed when running with the first-team offense in camp.”
Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler takes a pass from quarterback Jayden Daniels for a 15-yard run after the catch against the New York Giants in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season.