RB · Washington Commanders · #30
2.4 pts
3 car, -1 yds · 1 rec, 15 yds
PPR scoring.
Week
Week 5
Matchup
New York Giants
DFS salary
$4,400
Projection
4.0
2026 season (2 games): 28 rush yds · 2 rec · 26 rec yds
| 2026 · WSH | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 · WSH | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Commanders GM Adam Peters touched on Kaytron Allen, Austin Ekeler and Nick Cross during his weekly radio appearance, but offered no major updates on any of the three. No roster decisions or injury news were disclosed regarding their statuses going forward.
Source:Hogs HavenOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
The Commanders waived rookie sixth-round running back Kaytron Allen. The move came as Jeremy McNichols returned to practice from injured reserve and Austin Ekeler was added to the roster, leaving Washington with a deeper, more experienced backfield and no clear path for Allen to make the active roster this season.
Source:Hogs HavenOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Tee Higgins, Carnell Tate, Quinshon Judkins, Tank Dell, Marvin Harrison Jr., Jeremiyah Love, Makai Lemon, Kendre Miller, KC Concepcion, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Davante Adams and Austin Ekeler were all discussed in Week 5 fantasy start/sit coverage. The roundups weighed each player's matchup and recent role to help managers decide who to trust in lineups this week.
Source:RotoBallerOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
MarShawn Lloyd enters Week 5 fantasy conversations after a start to his NFL career slowed by injuries that cost him most of his first two seasons. With durability still a question mark, analysts are weighing whether the Packers running back is worth rostering or better left on the waiver wire this week.
Source:RotoBallerOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
A Hogs Haven roundup examined whether Austin Ekeler's play made Croskey-Merritt's recent performance look weaker by comparison. The piece was part of a broader look at Commanders and NFC East storylines, without detailing specific stats or snap counts for either back.
Source:Hogs HavenOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
RotoBaller offers fantasy football Week 5 start/sit advice covering players including Christian Watson, Davante Adams, Austin Ekeler and Kendre Miller.
Commanders GM Adam Peters discussed Kaytron Allen, Austin Ekeler and Nick Cross in his weekly radio interview on 106.7 The Fan, though he held off on major news this time.
Washington waived rookie running back Kaytron Allen, a sixth-round pick, despite Jeremy McNichols' return to practice on IR and Austin Ekeler's addition to the roster.
RotoBaller gives Week 5 start/sit advice for running backs and receivers including Marshawn Lloyd, Rico Dowdle, Keenan Allen and Austin Ekeler.
Austin Ekeler rushed for 7.9 yards per carry against Indianapolis, far outpacing Bill Croskey-Merritt's 1.7 yards per carry in the same game.
Hogs Haven's daily roundup looks at whether Austin Ekeler's performance exposed underwhelming play from Croskey-Merritt, along with other Commanders and NFC East news.
PFF's Week 4 fantasy recap highlights key usage shifts and injuries, including Austin Ekeler reclaiming a significant role in Washington's backfield.
RotoBaller provides Week 4 fantasy start/sit guidance for players like Cam Skattebo, George Pickens, Kyren Williams, Saquon Barkley and Austin Ekeler.