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Austin Ekeler or Devin NealWho 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. Devin Neal is a New Orleans Saints running back who averaged 5.7 fantasy points per game across 9 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
RBNew Orleans Saints#57 RB
Devin Neal
PPG
5.7
Games
9
Rush Yds
206
Rush TDs
2
Rec
17
Rec Yds
104
Bye
Week 8

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Austin Ekeler vs Devin Neal: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatAustin EkelerDevin Neal
PPG (Half-PPR)9.05.7
Games Played149
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)12651
Rushing Yards425206
Rush Yds/Game30.422.9
Rushing TDs32
Receptions4517
Receiving Yards360104
Targets019
Total TDs52
Age-23
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Austin Ekeler or Devin Neal in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Austin Ekeler and Devin Neal 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 Devin Neal averaged 5.7.

Should I draft Austin Ekeler or Devin Neal in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Austin Ekeler averaged 9.0 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2025, and Devin Neal averaged 5.7 across 9. 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 Devin Neal average in 2025?▾

Austin Ekeler averaged 9.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Devin Neal averaged 5.7 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

When are Austin Ekeler and Devin Neal's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Austin Ekeler (WAS) has a bye in Week 14, and Devin Neal (NO) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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