Austin Ekeler Week 13 Outlook - Commanders at Giants

By Derek Brown (FantasyPros), Thu, Dec 1st 2022, 1:05pm EST

Ekeler is the king. The RB1 in fantasy averaging 18.9 touches and 95.6 total yards. After a one-week scare regarding his target volume, he bounced back with 15 targets last week to allay any fears once and for all about his role in the passing attack. Ekeler is 12th in opportunity share, first in weighted opportunities, and second in red zone touches. He's also 19th in evaded tackles, tenth in yards per route run, and 12th in breakaway runs. He's on a legendary pace with a 22.3% target share, 80 receptions (first), and 497 receiving yards (first). Since Week 7, the Raiders are 19th in rushing success rate, 16th in rushing yards per game, and 16th in explosive run rate allowed. Don't be surprised if he gets another 15 targets against this defense that's 32nd in DVOA against receiving backs. The Raiders have allowed the third-most receptions, the most receiving yards, and the third-highest yards per reception to running backs. Ekeler is the RB1 overall this week.