Austin Ekeler fantasy outlook — Week 8
Austin Ekeler (RB, WSH) is our RB68 for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season, projected for 2.1 fantasy points vs PHI. Data as of October 28, 2026 at 8:38 AM ET.
Data on this page is as of October 28, 2026 at 8:38 AM ET and refreshes automatically every 30 minutes.
Read the full Austin Ekeler Week 8 article — his role and usage, the Week 8 matchup breakdown, and our start-or-sit call. Or see him in context in our Week 8 RB Start 'Em, Sit 'Em article.
- Projection
- 2.1 pts
- RB rank
- #68
- Rostered
- 2%
- Started
- 0%
What our analysts say
Sally's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Austin Ekeler (WSH RB), our RB68 this week for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season vs PHI, projecting 2.1 projected points with a mild Pepper Meter rating. Sally's honest about it: 8.9 points under the starter line isn't the ceiling she chases. PHI is the opponent, and that's the part of this I'm least worried about. He grades 81% below the average weekly RB number, which is a floor problem more than a ceiling one. Mild on the Pepper Meter is generous, honestly.
Tina's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Austin Ekeler (WSH RB), our RB68 this week for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season vs PHI, projecting 2.1 projected points with a mild Pepper Meter rating. Tina calls it a floor problem: 8.9 points under the starter line is a lot of risk for a lineup spot. At home against PHI, I expect the game to stay competitive enough that his usage holds. The projection sits about 81% under what a startable RB returns, so I honestly can't pretend the price tag matches the output. Tina keeps him at Mild until the usage says otherwise.