The Washington Commanders will visit the Green Bay Packers in Week 2. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Austin Ekeler.
Is Austin Ekeler Playing in Week 2?
Ekeler is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Commanders’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Ekeler in Week 2?
Austin Ekeler ran 19 of Washington’s 31 running back routes against the Giants, and that sort of feels like his niche in this offense, especially if this version of Deebo Samuel sticks.
That exact role can be streamable in times of desperation, but the fact that it was Jeremy McNichols who accounted for their two RB red zone routes run is concerning. Ekeler caught all of his targets, but a game in which 80% of their offensive snaps come with a lead isn’t optimal.
Ekeler’s impact in the fantasy space, outside of a content contributor, is that of an annoyance to Bill Crosby-Merritt managers. I’d love to be more optimistic on his potential to sneak into the flex conversation, but I just don’t see it happening on a team that is this good.
If Ekeler is currently on your waiver wire, I’m not pouncing. My interest may increase when we approach bye week season, but not a moment sooner.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 2 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Ekeler’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 2
Ekeler is projected to score 10.5 points in PPR formats. This includes 28.4 rushing yards and 0.1 touchdowns. It also includes 2.6 receptions for 22.0 receiving yards and 0.1 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 2 Weather Impact: Commanders at Packers
The weather forecast at kickoff will be clear with temperatures around 60°F and winds up to 8 mph.
