Austin Ekeler Wild Card Preview vs. the Buccaneers

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler has a tough matchup in the NFC Wild Card Round (Sunday at 8:00 PM ET), facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers gave up the fourth-fewest rushing yards in the regular season, 97.8 per game.

In the ground game, Ekeler has carried the rock 77 times for 367 yards (30.6 ypg). He has scored four rushing TDs. In addition, Ekeler has 35 receptions for 366 yards (30.5 ypg).

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Ekeler vs. the Buccaneers

• Ekeler vs the Buccaneers (since 2021): 2 GP / 11 RUSH YPG / RUSH TD
• The Buccaneers have given up 100 or more yards to two opposing rushers during the 2024 season.
• 12 opposing rushers have scored at least one touchdown on the ground against Tampa Bay this year.
• The Buccaneers have let one opposing player to record two or more rushing TDs against them this season.
• The 97.8 rushing yards the Buccaneers yield per outing makes them the fourth-ranked run defense in the NFL this season.
• The Buccaneers' defense is ranked 10th in the league with 13 rushing TDs allowed so far this season.

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Ekeler Rushing Insights

• Ekeler has hit the rushing yards over in four of 11 opportunities (36.4%).
• The Commanders pass on 50.0% of their plays and run on 50.0%. They are fifth in NFL play in points scored.
• He has handled 14.6% of his team's 526 rushing attempts this season (77).
• Ekeler has rushed for at least one touchdown three times this season, including one game with multiple rushing TDs.
• He has four total touchdowns this season (7.4% of his team's 54 offensive TDs).
• He has 20 carries in the red zone (16.3% of his team's 123 red zone rushes).

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Ekeler's Recent Performance