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Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler has a favorable matchup in Week 1 (Sunday at 1 p.m. ET), playing the New York Giants. The Giants conceded the sixth-most rushing yards last season, 136.2 per game.
Ekeler put up a solid stat line last year, running for 367 yards on 77 attempts (30.6 ypg), with four rushing TDs. Ekeler also contributed on the passing side, with 35 receptions for 366 yards (30.5 ypg).
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Ekeler vs. the Giants
- Ekeler vs the Giants (since 2021): 4 GP / 36.8 RUSH YPG / 2 RUSH TD
- In terms of run defense, the Giants allowed six players to amass more than 100 rushing yards in a game last season.
- Against New York last season, 15 players rushed for at least one TD.
- Just three players rushed for multiple scores in a game against the Giants last year.
- The Giants were the NFL's 27th-ranked run defense last year by allowing 136.2 yards per game on the ground.
- A year ago, the Giants allowed 18 rushing touchdowns. That ranked 18th in league play.
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Ekeler Rushing Insights
- Ekeler hit the over on his rushing yards total set by oddsmakers in four of his 11 opportunities last season (36.4%).
- The Commanders ran 50.0% passing plays and 50.0% running plays last season. They were fifth in the NFL in scoring.
- Ekeler had a rushing touchdown in three of 12 games last season, including multiple rushing TDs once.
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Ekeler's Last Season Performance
| Opponent | Date | Week | Rushing Stats | Receiving Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Buccaneers | 9/8/2024 | Week 1 | 2 ATT / 10 YDS / 0 TDs | 4 TAR / 4 REC / 52 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Giants | 9/15/2024 | Week 2 | 8 ATT / 38 YDS / 0 TDs | 3 TAR / 3 REC / 47 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Bengals | 9/23/2024 | Week 3 | 3 ATT / 35 YDS / 1 TD | 2 TAR / 2 REC / 22 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Browns | 10/6/2024 | Week 5 | 6 ATT / 67 YDS / 0 TDs | 2 TAR / 2 REC / 30 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Ravens | 10/13/2024 | Week 6 | 9 ATT / 21 YDS / 0 TDs | 5 TAR / 4 REC / 47 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Panthers | 10/20/2024 | Week 7 | 4 ATT / 17 YDS / 0 TDs | 2 TAR / 2 REC / 3 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Bears | 10/27/2024 | Week 8 | 7 ATT / 52 YDS / 0 TDs | 3 TAR / 2 REC / 6 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Giants | 11/3/2024 | Week 9 | 11 ATT / 42 YDS / 1 TD | 4 TAR / 3 REC / 41 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Steelers | 11/10/2024 | Week 10 | 13 ATT / 44 YDS / 2 TDs | 2 TAR / 1 REC / 7 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Eagles | 11/14/2024 | Week 11 | 2 ATT / 7 YDS / 0 TDs | 9 TAR / 8 REC / 89 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Cowboys | 11/24/2024 | Week 12 | 9 ATT / 22 YDS / 0 TDs | 3 TAR / 2 REC / 2 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Cowboys | 1/5/2025 | Week 18 | 3 ATT / 12 YDS / 0 TDs | 2 TAR / 2 REC / 20 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Buccaneers | 1/12/2025 | Wild Card | 8 ATT / 27 YDS / 0 TDs | 4 TAR / 3 REC / 26 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Lions | 1/18/2025 | Divisional | 6 ATT / 47 YDS / 0 TDs | 4 TAR / 4 REC / 41 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Eagles | 1/26/2025 | Conf. Championship | 8 ATT / 15 YDS / 0 TDs | 7 TAR / 5 REC / 17 YDS / 0 TDs |