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Ezekiel Elliott 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.

Ezekiel Elliott is a Dallas Cowboys running back who averaged 7.2 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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RBDallas Cowboys
Ezekiel Elliott
PPG
7.2
Games
14
Rush Yds
452
Rush TDs
3
Rec
18
Rec Yds
128
Bye
Week 7
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

Ezekiel Elliott vs Will Shipley: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatEzekiel ElliottWill Shipley
PPG (Half-PPR)7.23.5
Games Played145
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)10118
Rushing Yards45257
Rush Yds/Game32.311.4
Rushing TDs31
Receptions185
Receiving Yards12831
Targets08
Total TDs31
Age-24
Experience-2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Ezekiel Elliott or Will Shipley in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Ezekiel Elliott 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, Ezekiel Elliott averaged 7.2 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Will Shipley averaged 3.5.

Should I draft Ezekiel Elliott or Will Shipley in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Ezekiel Elliott averaged 7.2 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 Ezekiel Elliott and Will Shipley average in 2026?▾

Ezekiel Elliott averaged 7.2 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 3.7 points per game.

When are Ezekiel Elliott and Will Shipley's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ezekiel Elliott (DAL) has a bye in Week 7, and Will Shipley (PHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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