Austin Ekeler or Michael Carter
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Austin Ekeler RB - LAC  Austin Ekeler RB - LAC | Michael Carter RB - NYJ  Michael Carter RB - NYJ |  | |
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| ECR | # 5 | # 41 | - |
| Best Rank | # 2 | # 30 | - |
| Worst Rank | # 9 | # 57 | - |
| Fantasy Points | |||
| Season Total | 273.8 | 118.4 | - |
| Avg Game | 17.1 | 8.5 | - |
| Avg Projection | 249.5 | 101.5 | - |
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| SOS Rank | 26 | 5 | - |
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Austin Ekeler RB - LAC Austin Ekeler RB - LAC | Michael Carter RB - NYJ Michael Carter RB - NYJ | |
| 2022 Schedule | ||
| Week 1 | vs. LV | vs. BAL |
| Week 2 | at KC | at CLE |
| Week 3 | vs. JAC | vs. CIN |
| Week 4 | at HOU | at PIT |
| Week 5 | at CLE | vs. MIA |
| Week 6 | vs. DEN | at GB |
| Week 7 | vs. SEA | at DEN |
| Week 8 | BYE WEEK | vs. NE |
| Week 9 | at ATL | vs. BUF |
| Week 10 | at SF | BYE WEEK |
| Week 11 | vs. KC | at NE |
| Week 12 | at ARI | vs. CHI |
| Week 13 | at LV | at MIN |
| Week 14 | vs. MIA | at BUF |
| Week 15 | vs. TEN | vs. DET |
| Week 16 | at IND | vs. JAC |
| Week 17 | vs. LAR | at SEA |
| Week 18 | at DEN | at MIA |
Austin Ekeler RB - LAC Austin Ekeler RB - LAC | Michael Carter RB - NYJ Michael Carter RB - NYJ | |
| Rushing | ||
| Rush Attempts | 219.1 | 127.2 |
| Rush Yards | 976.6 | 527.3 |
| Rush TDs | 9.4 | 3.0 |
| Receiving | ||
| Receptions | 74.5 | 30.8 |
| Rec Yards | 664.8 | 260.7 |
| Rec TDs | 5.3 | 1.0 |
| Points | ||
| Fantasy Points | 249.5 | 101.5 |
Austin Ekeler RB - LAC Austin Ekeler RB - LAC | Michael Carter RB - NYJ Michael Carter RB - NYJ | |
| 2021 Points | ||
| Week 1 | 11.7 | 2.0 |
| Week 2 | 13.5 | 8.8 |
| Week 3 | 16.7 | 2.9 |
| Week 4 | 26.5 | 9.4 |
| Week 5 | 27.9 | 11.8 |
| Week 6 | 5.5 | ‐ |
| Week 7 | ‐ | 8.4 |
| Week 8 | 18.4 | 23.2 |
| Week 9 | 8.2 | 8.6 |
| Week 10 | 11.9 | 14.2 |
| Week 11 | 35.5 | 6.5 |
| Week 12 | 15.9 | ‐ |
| Week 13 | 12.4 | ‐ |
| Week 14 | 14.4 | ‐ |
| Week 15 | 14.2 | 2.0 |
| Week 16 | ‐ | 12.4 |
| Week 17 | 17.2 | 6.3 |
| Week 18 | 23.9 | 1.9 |
| Total | 273.8 | 118.4 |
| Average | 17.1 | 8.5 |
Austin Ekeler RB - LAC Austin Ekeler RB - LAC | Michael Carter RB - NYJ Michael Carter RB - NYJ | |
| 2021 Targets | ||
| Week 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Week 2 | 9 | 3 |
| Week 3 | 6 | 3 |
| Week 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Week 5 | 5 | 3 |
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| Week 7 | ‐ | 9 |
| Week 8 | 10 | 14 |
| Week 9 | 3 | 2 |
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| Week 18 | 12 | 3 |
Austin Ekeler RB - LAC Austin Ekeler RB - LAC | Michael Carter RB - NYJ Michael Carter RB - NYJ | |
| Expert | ||
| Andrew Erickson FantasyPros | Austin Ekeler isn't used as a true three-down workhorse, but it's hard to tell based on the actual amount of touches he sees in the Los Angeles Chargers offense. At 5-foot-10 and 200 pounds, Ekeler finished 8th in the NFL in total touches (276) and 14th in touches per game (17.2). But the raw touches hardly showcase the fantasy value Ekeler possesses, because he often commands an extremely high-share of high-value targets ie. targets and red-zone opportunities. His 13.9% target share and 70 receptions ranked second behind only Najee Harris. Ekeler's 18 red-zone touchdowns and 63 red-zone touches ranked first and second respectively. With such a secure role as a receiver out of the backfield and as a featured red-zone weapon in a high-powered offense, it's hard to imagine a healthy Ekeler not returning at least top-5 fantasy status in 2022. He wrapped a bow on the 2021 season as the RB3 in points per game and RB2 overall in half-point scoring. | RIP Michael Carter RB1 szn. The Jets drafted workhorse running back Breece Hall at the top of the 2nd round, but even considered trading up for him in Round 1 before selecting him 36th overall. The draft capital shows New York's commitment towards Hall being their clear-cut RB1 for 2022 and beyond, which makes Carter nothing more than a hand-cuff. It's a reminder to always sell high on Day 3 running backs that flash as rookies; they can be easily replaced and likely won't "survive" draft after draft without investment from their team. Carter's looking anywhere between five-to-eight touches per game with Hall entrenched as the bellcow, making the former UNC back near obsolete as anything other than a backup with some upside. From Weeks 7-9 with Tevin Coleman sidelined, Carter averaged 19 touches per game and a 66% snap share. He also finished 10th in yards after contact per attempt (3.4) and third in PFF's elusive rating. Carter's receiving ability also fueled four top-17 weekly finishes in 2021, three of which were inside the top-13 in games that featured quarterback checkdown king Mike White under center. |
| Mark Ringo Sleepers and Busts | Last year I was way off on Ekeler. I didn't think he would hold up. And once again I'm out on Ekeler- not because he's not a good RB, but rather because of his expensive price tag (RB 3) and the looming presence of rookie RB Isaiah Spiller. Spiller is bigger than Ekeler. It's clear the Chargers want to lighten Ekeler's volume. Spiller could easily vulture Ekeler at the goal line. A first-round price tag for a RB who might have his TDs vultured at the goal line is too rich for my blood. I'm out. | |
| Kevin Wheeler The Draft Zone | Last season was the strongest and healthiest of Ekeler's five-year career. He still fell short of a thousand rushing yards (911), but Ekeler's points come from the receiving game. His 70 receptions for 647 yards were far short of his 2019 numbers, but with Herbert at QB he's not going to see the dump-down passes he did with Rivers. The concern for Ekeler is that he losses some red-zone work with the addition of the rookie, Spiller, but it could have a positive effect of keeping him healthier in the long-run as well. | I've been high on Carter all summer because his ADP is so low and he performed well when called upon last season. The problem is Breece Hall is better at everything compared to Carter and the bulk of Carter's production also came when Zach Wilson was out. Carter benefits from a QB that will dump the ball down to his RB under pressure. Wilson is a tuck and run guy. |
| Wolf of Roto Street Roto Street Journal | 5/2: Line beefed up, but Spiller is also most legit RB he's ever had to share a backfield with. Still should be a monster in receiving & Red Zone | |
| Brandon Funston The Athletic | In PPR formats, has highest Fantasy Points per Touch mark among RBs over the past 3 seasons (min. 30 games) | |
| Justin Lampkin Clock Management Fantasy Football | This is the safest 1st round pick for me, Ekeler is a true duel threat, running and receiving the football. He is still young and an explosive offense that will score more often than not. | |
| Derek Lofland FantasyPros | Ekeler had a breakout elite RB1 year with 1,459 yards from scrimmage and 18 touchdowns in the fantasy season. He should be an elite RB1 playing with Justin Herbert in 2022. | |
