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Washington saw Austin Ekeler lead the unit with 29 yards on four carries despite signing with the team just days ago.
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Ekeler's 7.25 YPC in debut outpaced Croskey-Merritt, signaling early backfield role.

Ekeler led the Commanders running back unit with 29 yards on four carries (7.25 YPC) despite signing with the team just days before the game against Indianapolis. The source highlights this performance in contrast to Bill Croskey-Merritt's struggles, suggesting Ekeler's immediate impact and efficiency could position him as a factor in the backfield.

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