Austin Ekeler Week 8 Preview vs. the Bears

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler will be up against the Chicago Bears and their 11th-ranked run defense in Week 8, starting at 4:25 PM ET on Sunday.

Ekeler has racked up 32 rushing attempts for 188 yards, good for 31.3 rushing yards per game. He has one rushing score. In the passing game, Ekeler has caught 17 balls for 201 yards (33.5 ypg) this year.

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Ekeler vs. the Bears

• Ekeler vs the Bears (since 2021): 2 GP / 16 RUSH YPG / RUSH TD
• The Bears have given up 100 or more yards to one opposing rusher during the 2024 season.
• Five opposing rushers have scored at least one touchdown on the ground against Chicago this year.
• The Bears have allowed two or more rushing TDs to one opposing rusher this season.
• The 112 rushing yards per game conceded by the Bears defense makes them the NFL's 11th-ranked rush defense.
• The Bears have the No. 11 defense in the league in rushing TDs allowed, conceding six this season (one per game).

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Ekeler Rushing Insights

• Ekeler has hit his rushing yards over in 50.0% of his opportunities (three of six games).
• The Commanders, who are first in NFL play in points scored, have passed 46.5% of the time while running 53.5%.
• He has handled 14.3% of his team's 223 rushing attempts this season (32).
• Ekeler has one rushing touchdown this year in six games played.
• He has 4.5% of his team's 22 offensive touchdowns this season (one).
• He has 11 carries in the red zone (20.0% of his team's 55 red zone rushes).

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Ekeler's Recent Performance