NBC Sports Rotoworld on Austin Ekeler

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Austin Ekeler on hand to soak up primary change of pace duties. Ekeler is likely best left on fantasy benches.

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Ekeler to handle change of pace duties; bench option.

Ekeler is on hand to soak up primary change of pace duties for the Commanders with Jacory Croskey-Merritt on injured reserve; Ekeler is likely best left on fantasy benches.

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Ekeler handles change of pace; best left on benches.

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Ekeler limited to seven snaps; McNichols taking short-yardage role.

Mattek Fantasy Football

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Commanders (at 49ers): Terry McLaurin left after his last snap at Q1 2:16 and did not return (could be a serious knee injury) RBs: Rachaad White: 60%...

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Commanders RBs at the half: Rachaad White ➜ 2 touches | 7 yards Austin Ekeler ➜ 1 carry | 3 yards

SleeperNFL

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With Bill Croskey-Merritt going on IR, I'm eager to see how involved Austin Ekeler is tonight.

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Chargers (at Chiefs): Ladd McConkey was ruled out with a concussion - last snap Q1 2:20 RBs consolidated a little more: Omarion Hampton: 48% opp shar...

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