Austin Ekeler
#30 · RB · Washington Commanders
Recent Form & Trends
Top 5 stats — last-10-game averages, how often they beat the line, the direction they're trending, and how this year stacks up against seasons past.
Rushing Yards
Line 10.5
2026
10.3
Long Rushing
Line 4.5
2026
4.3
Yards Per Rush Attempt
Line 3.5
2026
3.3
Long Reception
Line 9.5
2026
9.3
Yards Per Reception
Line 9.5
2026
9.3
Last 10 Games
| Game | Opp | Rushing Yards | Long Rushing | Yards Per Rush Attempt | Long Reception | Yards Per Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20L | @ SF | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Oct 11T | vs NYG | -1 | 0 | -0.3 | 15 | 15 |
| Oct 04L | vs IND | 29 | 10 | 7.3 | 11 | 11 |
Green = beat the listed line that game. Information only — no predictions or recommendations.
Situational SplitsReal · ESPN
How this player performs by situation this season — home vs road, conference matchups and on rest.
| Split | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | REC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 28 | 4.0 | 0 | 10 | 2 |
Market ContextSample
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Rushing Yards
opened at 74.5
Cross-Book Comparison
Injury & Status History
A running log of this player's status changes — each entry links to the original source.
Austin Ekeler — Active
Despite the absence of Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin), Ekeler was hardly involved in the Commanders' offensive game plan. He was on the field for only seven of 67 offensive snaps, well behind Rachaad White (45) and even fewer than the returning Jeremy McNichols (12). Even with Croskey-Merritt on IR for at least the next three games, It's hard to envision a path to consistent playing time for Ekeler following the Commanders' Week 7 bye.
Austin Ekeler — Active
Ekeler was limited in practice all week due to a chest injury, but he's done enough to fade an injury tag for Monday Night Football. With Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) already ruled out, Ekeler and Rachaad White are both expected to lead the Commanders' backfield for Week 6 against a 49ers defense that has given up only three rushing touchdowns across five regular-season games.
Austin Ekeler — Active
The Commanders are dealing with injuries throughout the backfield, as Jacory Croskey-Merritt (foot) was DNP for a second straight day while Rachaad White continues to work back to 100 percent from his shoulder injury. Jeremy McNichols (quadriceps) also remains on injured reserve, though he's practicing fully this week. In two games back with Washington, Ekeler has rushed seven times for 28 yards, adding two catches for 26 yards on three targets.
Austin Ekeler — Questionable
Among those in the Commanders backfield, Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) didn't practice to begin Week 6 prep, Ekeler endured practice restrictions, and Jeremy McNichols (quadriceps, IR) was full, leaving just Rachaad White as a healthy body on the active roster. Since re-signing with Washington in late September, Ekeler has received nine touches across two games, which he turned into 54 yards from scrimmage. If Croskey-Merritt ends up sitting out Monday's contest at San Francisco and McNichols remains on injured reserve, Ekeler, assuming he's active, will be in line for increased work alongside White.
Austin Ekeler — Active
Ekeler signed with the Commanders on Tuesday and was immediately involved in the offense Sunday due to the absence of Rachaad White (shoulder). Ekeler's 17 offensive snaps were second most among Washington running backs behind Jacory Croskey-Merritt (29) and ahead of rookie Kaytron Allen (12). However, despite logging only four rushes, Ekeler's 29 yards on the ground were most among the trio and second on the team behind QB Marcus Mariota (35). Given Ekeler's efficiency in limited touches, he could remain involved in the game plan for Week 5 against the Giants even if White is cleared to return.
Austin Ekeler — Active
Ekeler will make his return to Washington for a third season, after his 2025 campaign came to an end after just two games due to a torn Achilles tendon. The 31-year-old received full medical clearance in the spring but remained unsigned through the first three weeks of the season before getting added to a Washington running-back room that includes Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Rachaad White and rookie Kaytron Allen. With White having established himself as the Commanders' top pass-catching/change-of-pace option out of the backfield, Ekeler may struggle to carve out a consistent role on offense.
News & Status Timeline
Austin Ekeler — Active
Despite the absence of Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin), Ekeler was hardly involved in the Commanders' offensive game plan. He was on the field for only seven of 67 offensive snaps, well behind Rachaad White (45) and even fewer than the returning Jeremy McNichols (12). Even with Croskey-Merritt on IR for at least the next three games, It's hard to envision a path to consistent playing time for Ekeler following the Commanders' Week 7 bye.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Austin Ekeler — Active
Ekeler was limited in practice all week due to a chest injury, but he's done enough to fade an injury tag for Monday Night Football. With Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) already ruled out, Ekeler and Rachaad White are both expected to lead the Commanders' backfield for Week 6 against a 49ers defense that has given up only three rushing touchdowns across five regular-season games.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Austin Ekeler — Active
The Commanders are dealing with injuries throughout the backfield, as Jacory Croskey-Merritt (foot) was DNP for a second straight day while Rachaad White continues to work back to 100 percent from his shoulder injury. Jeremy McNichols (quadriceps) also remains on injured reserve, though he's practicing fully this week. In two games back with Washington, Ekeler has rushed seven times for 28 yards, adding two catches for 26 yards on three targets.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Austin Ekeler — Questionable
Among those in the Commanders backfield, Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) didn't practice to begin Week 6 prep, Ekeler endured practice restrictions, and Jeremy McNichols (quadriceps, IR) was full, leaving just Rachaad White as a healthy body on the active roster. Since re-signing with Washington in late September, Ekeler has received nine touches across two games, which he turned into 54 yards from scrimmage. If Croskey-Merritt ends up sitting out Monday's contest at San Francisco and McNichols remains on injured reserve, Ekeler, assuming he's active, will be in line for increased work alongside White.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Austin Ekeler — Questionable
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ESPN Injury Report ↗Austin Ekeler — Active
Ekeler signed with the Commanders on Tuesday and was immediately involved in the offense Sunday due to the absence of Rachaad White (shoulder). Ekeler's 17 offensive snaps were second most among Washington running backs behind Jacory Croskey-Merritt (29) and ahead of rookie Kaytron Allen (12). However, despite logging only four rushes, Ekeler's 29 yards on the ground were most among the trio and second on the team behind QB Marcus Mariota (35). Given Ekeler's efficiency in limited touches, he could remain involved in the game plan for Week 5 against the Giants even if White is cleared to return.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Austin Ekeler — Active
Ekeler will make his return to Washington for a third season, after his 2025 campaign came to an end after just two games due to a torn Achilles tendon. The 31-year-old received full medical clearance in the spring but remained unsigned through the first three weeks of the season before getting added to a Washington running-back room that includes Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Rachaad White and rookie Kaytron Allen. With White having established himself as the Commanders' top pass-catching/change-of-pace option out of the backfield, Ekeler may struggle to carve out a consistent role on offense.
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