Are people sleeping on Austin Ekeler?

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Are people sleeping on Austin Ekeler?

Postby fakespike13 » Mon Feb 26, 2018 2:58 am

He really passed the eye test in what I saw, and apparently I wasn’t far off (link below). I think his situation could end up possibly opening up a bit in year 2 with only an inefficient Gordon in front of him. An MG injury and he could be putting up RB1 weeks regularly in ppr. Hes got great athleticism. I’m excited to see if he develops.

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Re: Are people sleeping on Austin Ekeler?

Postby Cherokee » Mon Feb 26, 2018 5:21 am

He will be that guy thats worth more on your roster than you'll be able to get in trade. He did want Oliver did a few years ago so I think he is easily replaceable but can score some fantasy points if Gordon gets injured.
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Re: Are people sleeping on Austin Ekeler?

Postby Maximus891 » Mon Feb 26, 2018 5:28 am

He's a Sproles at best if MG goes down I don't see his role increasing by much.
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Re: Are people sleeping on Austin Ekeler?

Postby thomasscheeks » Mon Feb 26, 2018 6:38 am

Cherokee wrote: Mon Feb 26, 2018 5:21 am He will be that guy thats worth more on your roster than you'll be able to get in trade. He did want Oliver did a few years ago so I think he is easily replaceable but can score some fantasy points if Gordon gets injured.
Agreed. He's a nice bye week guy. Not gonna net you much in the trade market
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Re: Are people sleeping on Austin Ekeler?

Postby jpusmc0311 » Mon Feb 26, 2018 7:24 am

His value is limited to really deep leagues. You're in a 16 team league, so holding on to him will probably be your best bet.
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Re: Are people sleeping on Austin Ekeler?

Postby FKC » Mon Feb 26, 2018 11:39 am

I think he’s being undervalued and could increase production this season.
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Re: Are people sleeping on Austin Ekeler?

Postby WhatWouldDitkaDo » Mon Feb 26, 2018 12:16 pm

I think he's an inconsistent RB3 or flex play, and I doubt he'd become a 3-down back even if Gordon were to be injured. I'd look to sell for a late 2nd or early 3rd.
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Re: Are people sleeping on Austin Ekeler?

Postby Phaded » Mon Feb 26, 2018 3:14 pm

I see Danny Woodhead as his ceiling.
Which is not necessarily a bad thing.

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Re: Are people sleeping on Austin Ekeler?

Postby FantasyFreakGuru » Fri Mar 16, 2018 7:11 pm

Wondering if I should sell him for a 2.07 in a 12 team league. See sig 1
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Re: Are people sleeping on Austin Ekeler?

Postby Goddard » Fri Mar 16, 2018 8:21 pm

WhatWouldDitkaDo wrote: Mon Feb 26, 2018 12:16 pm I think he's an inconsistent RB3 or flex play, and I doubt he'd become a 3-down back even if Gordon were to be injured. I'd look to sell for a late 2nd or early 3rd.
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