Austin Ekeler, NFL running back for the Washington Commanders and founder of the Ekeler Foundation, shares insights into the fantasy football landscape for 2025. He discusses the behind-the-scenes dynamics of earning touches and whether he enjoys including kickers in fantasy leagues. The conversation dives into player evaluations, including the potential of Jaden Daniels as a top quarterback, and key running back strategies. Ekeler and the hosts also analyze draft contenders and sleepers, making predictions for the upcoming season.
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insights INSIGHT
Terry McLaurin's WR Value Reality
Terry McLaurin’s 2024 touchdown spike may be an outlier rather than a sustainable breakout.
His target share and efficiency metrics suggest he fits better as a WR3 or low-end WR2 at best.
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Debo Samuel's Upside in Washington
Debo Samuel's 2024 dip is linked to injuries and pneumonia, not decline.
Cliff Kingsbury's offense fits his strengths, making him a fantasy value at his current ADP.
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Zero RB Strategy with Commanders Backs
Use Brian Robinson and Austin Ekeler as zero RB targets in drafts.
Both have standalone value and could thrive with touchdown upside in Washington's offense.
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In this special Commanders edition of our 2025 NFL Team Previews, we're joined by none other than Commanders RB Austin Ekeler! Fantasy football experts Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland ask him everything from what we don't see behind the scenes when it comes to earning touches to whether or not Austin likes to play with Kickers in his fantasy league!
Also, Ian and Dwain are breaking down the entire Commanders offense for 2025 fantasy football and who we're buying, fading and everyone in between.
- Can Jayden Daniels finish as the QB1 overall?
- Is Deebo Samuel a steal at his current ADP in fantasy drafts?
- Could Ben Sinnott be a deep, deep sleeper in drafts?
We're breaking down all this and so much more in our 2025 Washington Commanders team preview!
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Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Terry McLaurin & Deebo Samuel
12:00 - Commanders RB Room
23:33 - Austin Ekeler Joins the Show!
36:25 - Jayden Daniels
43:11 - Ben Sinnott
46:18 - Win Total
Fantasy Life With Ian Hartitz 