Austin Ekeler was compelled from Thursday evening’s sport towards the Inexperienced Packers after struggling a non-contact damage that has been dominated an Achilles’ tendon damage. The Packers led 27-10 with below 4 minutes within the sport when Ekeler went down. He was helped to the sideline after which carted off to the locker room.
Ekeler and the Commanders have been stifled by the Packers protection all night. The veteran operating again had two receptions for 17 yards and eight dashing makes an attempt for 17 extra yards earlier than leaving the sport. If he had been to overlook any time, which appears possible at this level, we’d anticipate rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt and passing down again Jeremy McNichols to take over as the highest two operating backs on the workforce.
An Achilles’ damage ought to maintain Ekeler out for an prolonged time period. With Ekeler injured, we are going to possible see Croskey-Merritt’s fantasy worth rise, as Ekeler was the lead again, taking up 50% of the snaps. Croskey-Merritt ought to share work with McNichols, as he’s extra suited to passing down work. The shortage of receiving work would cap Croskey-Merritt’s fantasy upside, however regardless of this poor offensive sport for the Commanders, they’ll have higher days forward and JCM is poised to be a fantasy contributor shifting ahead.
