Austin Ekeler’s Basic Stats
Austin Ekeler's Injury Guide% chance misses at least 2 quarters
1- 17√1-% Inj/Season
Ability to produce despire relatively minor injuries. 5 being most durable
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| Date | League | Injury | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2017 | NFL | Hand Wrist Fracture | Ekeler suffered a broken hand injury during the loss to the Chiefs and played the rest of the season with a cast on his broken left hand. |
| Aug 19, 2018 | NFL | Leg Calf Strain | Ekeler sat out of the preseason win over the Seahawks with a sore calf |
| Dec 9, 2018 | NFL | Cervical Neck Stinger | Ekeler aggravated the neck injury during the game vs. the Bengals. He missed two games |
| Dec 9, 2018 | NFL | Head Cranial Concussion Grade 1 | Ekeler suffered a concussion injury during the game vs. the Bengals. He missed two games |
| Oct 4, 2020 | NFL | Thigh Hamstring Strain Grade 2 | Ekeler suffered a hamstring injury in the Chargers' game against the Buccaneers. He was placed on IR and missed 6 games |
| Jan 3, 2021 | NFL | Head Cranial Concussion Grade 1 | Ekeler suffered a concussion during the season finale game against the Kansas City Chiefs. |
| Sep 8, 2021 | NFL | Thigh Hamstring Sprain/Pull Unspecified Grade 1 | Ekeler missed practice due to a hamstring injury ahead of the season opener at Washington. |
| Oct 28, 2021 | NFL | Inguinal Hip Sprain | Ekeler had a hip issue heading to Week 8 game. |
| Dec 5, 2021 | NFL | Pedal Ankle Bruise | Ekeler dealt with "bumps and bruises" following Week 13's win over the Bengals. He was good for the next game. |
| Dec 12, 2021 | NFL | Pedal Ankle Sprain/Pull Unspecified Grade 1 | Ekeler picked up an ankle sprain in the Week 14 game against the Giants. |
| Sep 10, 2023 | NFL | Pedal Ankle (high) Sprain Grade 3 | Ekeler suffered an ankle injury in Week 1 vs. the Dolphins. He returned in Week 6 vs. the Cowboys. |
Austin Ekeler's Preseason Player AnalysisA high-ankle sprain ruined Ekeler’s two-year run as a no-doubt RB1.
Those days are over. Given the presence of Brian Robinson Jr., Washington just doesn’t supply the same opportunity Ekeler enjoyed in L.A.
If he stays healthy, though, the former Charger should pay off a FLEX-range ADP.
Austin Ekeler Sustains Concussion
Commanders RB Austin Ekeler sustained a concussion in Monday night's win over the Bengals. It's his third documented concussion. Ekeler now only has six days to get cleared before Week 4's meeting with the Cardinals. Consider him unlikely to play in that one. Ekeler's absence would likely mean an expanded role, particularly in the passing game, for RB Brian Robinson.
Keenan Allen & Josh Palmer out for Week 17
Chargers WRs Keenan Allen (heel) and Josh Palmer (concussion) are out for Sunday’s game vs. the Broncos. That leaves Los Angeles with WRs Quentin Johnston, Jalen Guyton, Alex Erickson, and Derius Davis. None is a recommended Week 17 fantasy starter. RB Austin Ekeler and TE Gerald Everett could see more targets with Allen and Palmer out.
Justin Herbert to miss rest of season after surgery for fractured right index finger
Chargers QB Justin Herbert will miss the rest of the season after fracturing the index finger in his right (throwing) hand, according to multiple reports. That leaves fifth-year QB Easton Stick to pilot the offense over the final four games. Stick has been with the Chargers since they drafted him in Round 5 back in 2019, but he had attempted just one regular season pass before Sunday. Stick went a forgettable 13 of 24 passing for 179 yards after taking over against the Broncos, throwing no TDs or INTs but fumbling twice (losing one). His 2023 preseason also proved unimpressive, including a 60.3% completion rate, 5.2 yards per pass attempt, 1 TD, 2 INTs, and a 9.0% sack rate. The QB situation obviously downgrades everyone on the Chargers' offense. WR Keenan Allen should remain usable. Stick targeted Allen on 37.5% of his attempts against Denver. He threw another 20.8% toward RB Austin Ekeler, the only other Chargers offensive piece you should still consider using. WRs Quentin Johnston and Joshua Palmer and TE Gerald Everett look droppable for other options. Herbert should have plenty of time to recover ahead of the 2024 season.
Justin Herbert has fractured right index finger
Chargers QB Justin Herbert fractured his right index finger in Sunday's loss to the Broncos, HC Brandon Staley said afterward. "Given where we are in the season, a fracture could mean his season is over," NFL Network's Ian Rapoport tweeted. We should get more details on Herbert's status on Monday, but the 5-8 Chargers have no reason to rush Herbert back. QB Easton Stick will take over for however long Herbert is out. The 2019 fifth-round pick had one regular-season pass attempt before going 13-of-24 for 179 yards in relief of Herbert today. Stick is obviously a significant downgrade for this Chargers offense.
Austin Ekeler will play Week 6
Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) put in a full week of practice and isn't listed on the final Week 6 injury report. He'll be back for Monday night's game vs. the Cowboys. Ekeler is five weeks removed from his high-ankle sprain, so he should be relatively close to 100%.
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