# Austin Ekeler 2026 stats and profile

> Austin Ekeler is a running back for the Washington Commanders (No. 30). In 5 games of the 2026 season: 24 carries for 83 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns; 6 catches on 8 targets for 48 receiving yards and 0 touchdowns. By the nflverse play-by-play model, Austin Ekeler has produced -0.16 EPA per carry on 25 carries. Snap share in Week 9: 45% of offensive snaps.

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- Updated: 2026-11-10T15:24:51.281Z
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## Questions and answers

### Is Austin Ekeler playing this week?

Austin Ekeler is not on the current injury report. The Washington Commanders play next on the road at the New York Giants on Thu, Nov 12, 8:15 PM ET (Week 10), on Prime Video.

### What are Austin Ekeler's stats this season?

In 5 games of the 2026 season, Austin Ekeler has 24 carries for 83 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns; 6 catches on 8 targets for 48 receiving yards and 0 touchdowns.

### What is Austin Ekeler's EPA per play?

-0.165 EPA per carry on 25 carries (total -4.1), from the open nflverse expected points model. Above zero means the plays added scoring expectancy for the offense.

### What team does Austin Ekeler play for?

Austin Ekeler plays running back for the Washington Commanders, wearing No. 30. Austin Ekeler is 31 years old, 5' 10", 200 lbs. College: Western Colorado. League experience: 9 seasons.

## Game log

| Week | Opponent | Result | Line |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 4 | vs IND | L 13-30 | receiving: TD 0, AVG 11.0, REC 1, YDS 11, LONG 11, TGTS 2; rushing: TD 0, AVG 7.3, CAR 4, YDS 29, LONG 10 |
| 5 | vs NYG | T 27-27 | rushing: TD 0, AVG -0.3, CAR 3, YDS -1, LONG 0; receiving: TD 0, AVG 15.0, REC 1, YDS 15, LONG 15, TGTS 1 |
| 6 | at SF | L 17-23 | rushing: TD 0, AVG 3.0, CAR 1, YDS 3, LONG 3; receiving: TD 0, AVG 2.0, REC 2, YDS 4, LONG 2, TGTS 2 |
| 8 | vs PHI | W 27-10 | rushing: TD 0, AVG 4.5, CAR 8, YDS 36, LONG 18 |
| 9 | vs LAR | L 13-20 | rushing: TD 0, AVG 2.0, CAR 8, YDS 16, LONG 7; receiving: TD 0, AVG 9.0, REC 2, YDS 18, LONG 12, TGTS 3 |