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Austin Ekeler or Will ShipleyWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Will Shipley is listed out (foot) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Austin Ekeler is a Washington Commanders running back who averaged 9.0 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2026. Will Shipley is a Philadelphia Eagles running back who averaged 3.5 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. 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
RBPhiladelphia Eagles#56 RB
Will Shipley
PPG
3.5
Games
5
Rush Yds
57
Rush TDs
1
Rec
5
Rec Yds
31
Bye
Week 10

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Austin Ekeler vs Will Shipley: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatAustin EkelerWill Shipley
PPG (Half-PPR)9.03.5
Games Played145
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)12618
Rushing Yards42557
Rush Yds/Game30.411.4
Rushing TDs31
Receptions455
Receiving Yards36031
Targets08
Total TDs51
Age-24
Experience-2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Austin Ekeler or Will Shipley in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Austin Ekeler and Will Shipley 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 2026 and Will Shipley averaged 3.5.

Should I draft Austin Ekeler or Will Shipley in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Austin Ekeler averaged 9.0 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2026, and Will Shipley averaged 3.5 across 5. 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 Will Shipley average in 2026?▾

Austin Ekeler averaged 9.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2026. Will Shipley averaged 3.5 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 5.5 points per game.

When are Austin Ekeler and Will Shipley's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Austin Ekeler (WAS) has a bye in Week 14, and Will Shipley (PHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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