In a thrilling 21-18 victory over the New York Giants, Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels displayed remarkable poise and leadership, securing his first NFL win. Despite being sacked five times, Daniels completed 23 of 29 passes for 226 yards and rushed for 44 yards. His performance was complemented by a record-setting day from kicker Austin Seibert, who made seven field goals, including the game-winner. The Commanders improved to 1-1, showcasing resilience and teamwork under new head coach Dan Quinn.

In this episode of the fantasy football podcast, the hosts introduce a new segment called 'Take Swap,' where they share and discuss each other's fantasy player takes. They also provide valuable tips on how to manage tilt during drafts, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and having backup plans. Additionally, the podcast covers injury updates and their implications for fantasy players, alongside evaluations of various players' potential for the upcoming season.

In his preseason debut, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels showcased his potential by completing two of three passes for 45 yards and scoring a touchdown in a 20-17 loss to the New York Jets. His standout moment came with a 42-yard completion to Dyami Brown after checking to a go-ball play, demonstrating his awareness and decision-making skills. Daniels also impressed with a three-yard touchdown run, leaving teammates and coaches optimistic about his future.

Washington Commanders' offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury has expressed high praise for newly signed running back Austin Ekeler, stating that he looks as good as ever. Ekeler's performance has been a point of interest, especially after a less than stellar previous season. The Commanders have also made significant changes to their backfield, signing Ekeler and retaining Brian Robinson Jr. while letting Antonio Gibson go to New England.

Austin Ekeler rushed 13 times for 46 yards and caught his only target for four yards in Sunday's 16-9 loss to the Broncos. Despite a tough game, Ekeler reached 1,000 yards from scrimmage this season.

Keenan Allen and Josh Palmer of the Los Angeles Chargers will not be playing in the upcoming game against the Denver Broncos. This leaves the Chargers with Quentin Johnston, Jalen Guyton, Alex Erickson, and Derius Davis as their wide receivers. None of them are recommended as fantasy starters for Week 17. However, RB Austin Ekeler and TE Gerald Everett could see an increase in targets with Allen and Palmer out.

Austin Ekeler saw his role reduced in the previous week, but his role was quickly restored by interim head coach Giff Smith. Ekeler had a solid performance in the game against the Bills, rushing 15 times for 63 yards and catching three of four targets for 21 yards. This has been a down year for Ekeler due to injuries, but his improved play and high touch count make him a good fantasy play for the next game against Denver.

Austin Ekeler, running back for the Los Angeles Chargers, is entering free agency after this season and is determined to prove himself in the final three games. Ekeler has been one of the top running backs in the NFL since joining the Chargers in 2017, with the most touchdowns and receptions among running backs in recent years. However, he has struggled this season, averaging 3.6 yards per carry and dealing with ankle injuries. Ekeler sees the remaining games as an opportunity to show that he can still play at a high level and earn a top-end contract in the offseason.

After the Los Angeles Chargers' embarrassing 63-21 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, head coach Brandon Staley expressed confidence in himself and his players, stating that he deserves to continue as coach. Staley acknowledged that blowout losses happen in the NFL and that he will speak with Chargers ownership as usual after the game. The Chargers' defense, which Staley calls plays for, has been a weak point this season, ranking 29th in opponents' points per game and 28th in yards per game.

Austin Ekeler saw a major reduction in his role in the Chargers' loss to the Raiders. He rushed five times for nine yards and caught four of six targets for 29 yards. Ekeler's usage downturn came a game later than expected, with Isaiah Spiller and Joshua Kelley getting more carries. Despite finishing second in receptions and targets, Ekeler's lack of effectiveness with his limited carries could mean he'll be more of a complementary option in Week 16 against the Bills.

The Chargers have ruled out wide receiver Keenan Allen for Week 15 due to a heel injury. This will be Allen's first missed game since last season. In his absence, the Chargers will rely on Josh Palmer, Quentin Johnston, and Jaylen Guyton at wide receiver. The fill-in quarterback, Easton Stick, and the entire offense face a tough challenge on a short week for a divisional road game. It is advised to avoid starting anyone other than Austin Ekeler in the Chargers' offense.

Chargers QB Justin Herbert will miss the rest of the season after fracturing the index finger in his right hand. Fifth-year QB Easton Stick will take over as the starting quarterback.

Chargers RB Austin Ekeler had a strong performance in Week 14 with 100 total yards, 5 catches, and 1 TD. He remained heavily involved in the passing game and handled all 18 fourth-quarter snaps. Ekeler will likely play without Justin Herbert in Week 15.

Austin Ekeler had his usual workload in Sunday's game, carrying the ball 10 times for 51 yards and a touchdown, and catching five of his seven targets for 49 yards. Despite speculation that he would cede touches to Joshua Kelley and Isaiah Spiller, Ekeler remained the primary back. His fantasy value could be affected by Justin Herbert's injury, but he could still be a solid play with backup quarterback Easton Stick.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Chargers RBs Austin Ekeler, Joshua Kelley, and Isiah Spiller will all split carries against the Broncos. The distribution of carries will be based on the hot hand. Ekeler is expected to lead the team in carries and handle most of the passing-down work, making him a RB2 option. Kelley and Spiller are not recommended for fantasy lineups.

Austin Ekeler of the Los Angeles Chargers may see reduced carries on Sunday against the Broncos, as Joshua Kelley and Isaiah Spiller are also expected to be involved in the backfield.

Chargers head coach Brandon Staley suggested that running back Austin Ekeler may start losing carries due to competition. Ekeler has been inefficient since returning from injury, averaging just 3.0 yards per carry in his last eight games. Meanwhile, Joshua Kelley has averaged 4.6 yards per carry over the same span. While Ekeler should still dominate in passing-down work, Kelley could see an increase in carries against the Broncos.

Coach Brandon Staley hinted at potential changes in the Los Angeles Chargers' backfield, suggesting that there could be competition for carries. Staley acknowledged that Austin Ekeler is a good running back but emphasized the team's struggles in finding rhythm in the run game. Ekeler has struggled since returning from a high ankle sprain, having the fewest rushing yards and yards per carry among running backs with at least 100 carries since Week 5. He has also had issues with drops and fumbles. The Chargers' offensive line has also been a factor in Ekeler's struggles, with a low run block win rate and a lack of gaps for him to run through.

Austin Ekeler had a tough game against New England, gaining only 18 yards on 14 attempts and adding 2 catches for 9 yards. He has had three games with fewer than ten PPR points. Ekeler will face Denver next week, but his ankle injury may limit his performance.

There are concerns about Chargers RB Austin Ekeler's recent performance, as he has struggled in the past two weeks with a decrease in passing game production and a lack of touchdowns. However, he has an easy remaining schedule with favorable matchups, so it's advised to hold on to him.

Austin Ekeler rushed 10 times for 32 yards and caught five of six targets for 32 yards while losing a fumble in Sunday's 20-10 loss to Baltimore. Ekeler has now lost a fumble in consecutive games while tying his previous high in total fumbles (three) despite appearing in just eight games this year. The dual-threat back has also been held to under four yards per carry in every game other than last week's loss to Green Bay. Ekeler may still be dealing with lingering effects from the high-ankle sprain he suffered back in Week 1. Ekeler will look to get right against the Patriots next Sunday.

Austin Ekeler had a solid performance in Week 11, despite lower receiving numbers. His playing time and usage remained consistent, indicating no cause for concern.

Austin Ekeler rushed 10 times for 64 yards and lost a fumble in the Chargers' 23-20 loss to the Packers. He also caught two of three targets for six yards.

Chargers wide receiver Jalen Guyton will not be playing in today's game against the Packers due to a groin injury. With Guyton out, the Chargers will rely on Keenan Allen and Quentin Johnston as their top two wide receivers. Derius Davis and Simi Fehoko will be the backups, but they are not recommended fantasy options. The Chargers' offense is expected to be centered around Allen and running back Austin Ekeler.

Austin Ekeler had a solid performance in the Chargers' loss to the Lions, recording 19 carries for 67 yards and a touchdown, as well as four receptions for 48 yards.