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Updated October 12, 2026 from live stats

Austin Ekeler or Chris Rodriguez Jr.Who should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Austin Ekeler is a Washington Commanders running back who averaged 9.0 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2025. Chris Rodriguez Jr. is a Washington Commanders running back who averaged 7.5 fantasy points per game across 12 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBWashington Commanders

Austin Ekeler

PPG

9.0

Games

Rush Yds

425

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

360

Bye

Week 14

RBWashington Commanders#43 RB

Chris Rodriguez Jr.

PPG

7.5

Games

Rush Yds

500

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 7

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Austin Ekeler vs Chris Rodriguez Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Austin Ekeler	Chris Rodriguez Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.0	7.5
Games Played	14	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	126	90
Rushing Yards	425	500
Rush Yds/Game	30.4	41.7
Rushing TDs	3	6
Receptions	45	3
Receiving Yards	360	30
Targets	0	4
Total TDs	5	6
Age	-	27
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Austin Ekeler or Chris Rodriguez Jr. in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Austin Ekeler and Chris Rodriguez Jr. is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Austin Ekeler averaged 9.0 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Chris Rodriguez Jr. averaged 7.5.

Should I draft Austin Ekeler or Chris Rodriguez Jr. in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Austin Ekeler averaged 9.0 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2025, and Chris Rodriguez Jr. averaged 7.5 across 12. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Austin Ekeler and Chris Rodriguez Jr. average in 2025?▾

Austin Ekeler averaged 9.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Chris Rodriguez Jr. averaged 7.5 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Austin Ekeler and Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

Austin Ekeler (WAS) has a bye in Week 14, and Chris Rodriguez Jr. (WAS) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.