Austin Ekeler Week 9 Preview vs. the Rams

Austin Ekeler will be up against the 14th-ranked rushing defense in the NFL when his Washington Commanders play the Los Angeles Rams in Week 9, on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

On 16 rushing attempts, Ekeler has picked up 67 yards on the ground (16.8 ypg). Also, Ekeler figures in the air attack with 30 receiving yards on four catches (7.5 ypg).

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Ekeler vs. the Rams

• Ekeler vs the Rams (since 2021): 1 GP / 47 RUSH YPG / 0 RUSH TD
• Two opposing rushers have picked up 100 or more rushing yards in a matchup against the Rams during the 2026 season.
• Los Angeles has allowed one or more rushing TDs to three opposing players this year.
• The Rams have given up two or more rushing TDs to just one opposing rusher this season.
• Ekeler will face the NFL's 14th-ranked run defense this week. The Rams give up 109.3 yards on the ground per game.
• So far this year, the Rams have given up four passing TDs to their opponents, averaging 0.5 per game. That ranks third in league play.

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Ekeler Rushing Insights

• Ekeler has fallen short of his rushing yards prop bet total in his one game played this season.
• The Commanders pass on 54.7% of their plays and run on 45.3%. They are 26th in NFL play in points scored.
• His team has attempted 191 rushes this season. He's handled 16 of those carries (8.4%).
• Ekeler has not found paydirt on the ground this year in four games.
• He has two red zone rushing carries (8.0% of his team's rushing attempts inside the red zone).

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Ekeler's Recent Performance