Austin Ekeler
Roster observation: 2026, Week 8. Sat, Oct 31, 2:03 AM ET
Week 8, 2026 projection
3.4 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week.
Sat, Oct 31, 8:25 AM ET
RB51 among 103 available RB projections for this period. Ties share a rank.
Week 8, 2026 outlook
No sourced injury report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm health or game-day availability. Austin Ekeler has a scheduled Week 8 matchup at home against Philadelphia Eagles. Kickoff: Sun, Nov 1, 8:20 PM ET.
The stored Week 8 forecast is 3.4 PPR points. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week. Carries per game averaged 2.7 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 6, 5, 4. There is not a complete three-game comparison window. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 8 matchup
PHI
Philadelphia Eagles
Scheduled home matchup
Scheduled kickoff
Sun, Nov 1, 8:20 PM ET
Check official schedule changes and inactive reports before kickoff.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
2.7n=3
Carries per game
2026, weeks 6, 5, 4. Not enough complete data to label a change.
1.7n=3
Targets per game
2026, weeks 6, 5, 4. Not enough complete data to label a change.
3.4n=3
PPR points per game
2026, weeks 6, 5, 4. Not enough complete data to label a change.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Carries per game | 6, 5, 4 / 2.7 (3 recorded) | None / — (0 recorded) |
| Targets per game | 6, 5, 4 / 1.7 (3 recorded) | None / — (0 recorded) |
| PPR points per game | 6, 5, 4 / 3.4 (3 recorded) | None / — (0 recorded) |
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
Austin Ekeler · RB
3.4
Austin Ekeler · PPR
Active roster. Sat, Oct 31, 8:25 AM ET
5.8
Jeremy McNichols · PPR
Active roster. Sat, Oct 31, 8:25 AM ET
Austin Ekeler minus Jeremy McNichols: -2.5 PPR points. See each player's source date above.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Omenihu | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Groin | Observation time is not available. |
| Colson Yankoff | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Daron Payne | Out | Limited Participation in Practice | Foot | Observation time is not available. |
| Deatrich Wise | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Not injury related - resting player | Observation time is not available. |
| Fabian Moreau | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Javon Kinlaw | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Jayden Daniels | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Elbow | Observation time is not available. |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Pectoral | Observation time is not available. |
| John Bates | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Shoulder | Observation time is not available. |
| Luke McCaffrey | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Hip | Observation time is not available. |
| Marcus Mariota | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Nick Allegretti | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Back | Observation time is not available. |
| Stefon Diggs | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Hand | Observation time is not available. |
| Treylon Burks | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Foot | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. Tue, Oct 20, 2:01 AM ET
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Ekeler | Offense | RB | 2 | Tue, Oct 20, 2:01 AM ET |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
3.4
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
4.6
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
6.3
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 6 | SF | 2.7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 / 5 | NYG | 2.4 | 0 | -1 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 2026 / 4 | IND | 5.0 | 0 | 29 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 2025 / 2 | GB | 4.4 | 0 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| 2025 / 1 | NYG | 8.7 | 0 | 26 | 31 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2024 / 18 | DAL | 5.2 | 0 | 12 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 2024 / 12 | DAL | 4.4 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 |
| 2024 / 11 | PHI | 17.6 | 0 | 7 | 89 | 9 | 8 | 2 |
Injury and practice report
No sourced report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm that the player is healthy or active.
News and podcast discussion
Updated Oct 31, 5:15 AM ET
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