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Austin Ekeler or Christian McCaffreyWho 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. Christian McCaffrey is a San Francisco 49ers running back who averaged 21.5 fantasy points per game across 17 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
14
Rush Yds
425
Rush TDs
3
Rec
45
Rec Yds
360
Bye
Week 14
RBSan Francisco 49ers#1 RB
Christian McCaffrey
PPG
21.5
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,202
Rush TDs
10
Rec
102
Rec Yds
924
Bye
Week 8

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Austin Ekeler vs Christian McCaffrey: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatAustin EkelerChristian McCaffrey
PPG (Half-PPR)9.021.5
Games Played1417
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)126366
Rushing Yards4251,202
Rush Yds/Game30.470.7
Rushing TDs310
Receptions45102
Receiving Yards360924
Targets0129
Total TDs517
Age-30
Experience-8 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 8

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Should I start Austin Ekeler or Christian McCaffrey in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Austin Ekeler and Christian McCaffrey 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 Christian McCaffrey averaged 21.5.

Should I draft Austin Ekeler or Christian McCaffrey in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Austin Ekeler averaged 9.0 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2025, and Christian McCaffrey averaged 21.5 across 17. 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 Christian McCaffrey average in 2025?▾

Austin Ekeler averaged 9.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Christian McCaffrey averaged 21.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 12.5 points per game.

When are Austin Ekeler and Christian McCaffrey's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Austin Ekeler (WAS) has a bye in Week 14, and Christian McCaffrey (SF) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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