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Austin Ekeler

Austin Ekeler

RB • n/a Proj Rank N/A Actual 102 N/A • Trade Value
Rushing Receiving
ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD FSP
14433.1053800.00
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austin ekeler | Fantasy Outlook

Cleared to Return but Facing an Uncertain Fantasy Future as a Free Agent

Austin Ekeler has been fully cleared to return and plans to play in the 2026 season, but the veteran running back remains unsigned. At 31 years old and coming off a highly limited two-game campaign with Washington in 2025, his fantasy relevance is hanging by a thread. He is currently rostered in roughly 10% of fantasy leagues, reflecting massive skepticism from managers.

While Ekeler’s peak days with the Chargers are behind him, his historic efficiency cannot be ignored. He averaged 5.4 yards per touch over the last five seasons, ranking among the league's most efficient backs. However, his physical decline was evident in 2024 and 2025, when his opportunities and availability sharply fell.

Our models view Ekeler strictly as a watch-list candidate or a deep-league stash. Until he lands with a team, his draft value is non-existent. If signed, he will likely operate as a depth piece in a committee, making him a touchdown-dependent flex option at best.


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RUSH RECEIVING
WK OPP ATT YD TD TARGET REC YD TD Pts Diff.
2 @GB (25th) 8 17 0 4 2 7 0 4 25
1 NYG (8th) 6 26 0 3 3 31 0 9 23
14 43 0 7 5 38 0 13
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RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2017 LAC 13 47 260 5.5 2 35 27 279 10.3 3
2018 LAC 14 106 554 5.2 3 53 39 404 10.4 3
2019 LAC 16 132 557 4.2 3 108 92 993 10.8 8
2020 LAC 10 116 530 4.6 1 65 54 403 7.5 2
2021 LAC 16 206 911 4.4 12 94 70 647 9.2 8
2022 LAC 16 204 915 4.5 13 128 107 722 6.7 5
2023 LAC 14 179 628 3.5 5 74 51 436 8.5 1
2024 WAS 12 77 367 4.8 4 41 35 366 10.5 0
2025 WAS 2 14 43 3.1 0 7 5 38 7.6 0
3-YEAR AVG 15 158 648 4.1 8 82 65 511 7.9 2
Totals 118 1116 4889 4.4 45 624 494 4380 8.9 30

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NAME OWN START
Philip Rivers 14% 5%
NAME OWN START
Kareem Hunt 59% 10%
Nick Chubb 41% 5%
Joe Mixon 37% 0%
Najee Harris 7% 2%
Austin Ekeler 7% 0%
Miles Sanders 5% 0%
Josh Johnson 5% 2%
Hassan Haskins 5% 0%
NAME OWN START
Darren Waller 46% 12%
Zach Ertz 44% 2%
Taysom Hill 41% 20%
Jonnu Smith 7% 0%
NAME OWN START
Stefon Diggs 95% 51%
Keenan Allen 73% 17%
Deebo Samuel Sr. 40% 23%
Tyreek Hill 26% 5%
Andre Baccellia 5% 0%
Sterling Shepard 5% 0%
Tyler Lockett 5% 0%
Josh Reynolds 5% 0%
Brandin Cooks 5% 0%
Adam Thielen 5% 0%
Josh Johnson 5% 2%
NAME OWN START
Matt Prater 22% 15%
Joshua Karty 7% 2%
Brandon McManus 5% 0%
NAME OWN START
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