Yahoo Fantasy Football on Austin Ekeler

ArticleFantasy Football Waiver Wire, Week 5: Tank Bigsby, Dohnte Meyers among top pick...October 5, 2026

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Austin Ekeler vs. NYG (3% rostered)

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Ekeler is a dart-throw flex if starter is out; 3% rostered.

Ekeler is listed as a dart-throw flex option if his starter is out, for Week 5 against New York Giants, with only 3% roster ownership.

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Austin EkelerPositiveValue

Ekeler ranks 41st in RB trade value for Week 5.

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Austin EkelerPositiveValue

Ekeler showing burst post-Achilles; could gain touches in unsettled backfield.

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Austin EkelerNeutralRole

Ekeler added to Commanders roster; part of crowded backfield affecting depth chart.

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Austin EkelerPositiveUsage

Ekeler shined in return; rotation with White's potential return creates interesting dynamics.

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Austin EkelerPositiveRole

Ekeler looked better than expected splitting early-down snaps without White.

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Austin EkelerNeutralUsage

Austin Ekeler's Week 4 usage noted.

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