Austin Ekeler and the Commanders vs. the Buccaneers: Week 1 Stats, Matchup, Game Info
Published 9:58 pm Thursday, September 5, 2024
Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler has a tough matchup in their season opener (Sunday at 4:25 PM ET), facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers allowed the fifth-fewest rushing yards last year, 95.3 per game.
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Matchup Information
- Matchup: Washington Commanders vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Game Day: September 8, 2024
- Game Time: 4:25 PM
- TV: FOX
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Rushing Yards Prop: Over 27.5 (-114)
- Receiving Yards Prop: Over 18.5 (-114)
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Ekeler’s Current Injury Status
- Ekeler is not listed on the injury report this week.
Ekeler’s Season Stats (2023)
| Carries | Rush Yards | Rush TDs | Rush Yards/Carry | Targets | Receptions | Rec Yards | Rec TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 179 | 628 | 5 | 3.5 | 74 | 51 | 436 | 1 |
Ekeler’s Stat Rankings and Insights (2023)
- Ekeler was 16th in the NFL with 513 total yards after the catch last year.
- He averaged 3.5 yards per carry (42nd in NFL) while compiling 44.9 yards per game last season.
- Ekeler’s 8.5 yards per catch average was 113th in the NFL
- With 436 receiving yards on 74 targets last season, he was 112th in the league with 5.9 yards per target.
- Ekeler racked up 300 rushing yards after contact (thanks in part to nine broken tackles) last year, 36th in the league among qualified runners.
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Opposing Defense Rankings (2023)
- The Buccaneers were the NFL’s 29th-ranked defense against the pass last year, surrendering 248.9 passing yards per game.
- The Tampa Bay pass defense ranked 17th in the NFL last season (23 passing TDs conceded).
- The Buccaneers collected 13 interceptions a year ago, ranking them 17th in the league.
- By allowing 95.3 yards per game on the ground last year, Tampa Bay was the NFL’s fifth-ranked run defense.
- Ekeler and the Commanders will play the NFL’s eighth-ranked run defense from a year ago (11 rushing touchdowns allowed).
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