Austin Ekeler Interview: Will The NFL Go Run Heavy Again, What Players Think Of Fantasy Football, Listener Questions, And More (Episode 875 with Adam Levitan)

Former Los Angeles Chargers and current Washington Commanders Running Back Austin Ekeler joins Adam Levitan and the ETR Football podcast to answer a lot of the hottest questions around the NFL and Fantasy Football, as well as promote his 2025 Charity Fantasy Football League, where you can enter for the chance to win huge prizes like signed game-worn cleats, a championship ring and much more. For more information on the Austin Ekeler Charity Fantasy Football League and the Austin Ekeler Foundation, hit this link: https://charitydraft.com/austin-ekeler-fantasy-football-charity-league/⁠ In this episode, we discuss: - How professional Running Backs respond to "Running Backs don't matter"? - How do players in the NFL see fantasy football? - Would Austin let his children play football? - Should you care about off-season depth charts? - What does he think of the NFL's swing back to favoring the running game? Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:52 - Explaining The Run/Pass Swing 4:32 - How NFL Players See Fantasy Football 7:18 - Austin’s Charity Fantasy Football League 9:40 - Responding to “Running Backs don’t matter” 14:33 - How Injuries Are Shaping Football’s Future 16:26 - Thoughts On The Guardian Cap 17:47 - How Much Off-Season Depth Charts Correlate To Game Time 20:06 - Establishing Guaranteed Contracts in The NFL 21:56 - Listener Questions Download the DraftKings Daily Fantasy app now to draft your $20 Best Ball lineup to play for a share of $15 million—and get a second ticket to play FREE for a share of $15 million. That’s two chances to win big without ever setting your lineup again. Draft One, Get One—only on DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. https://dkng.co/BestBallETR Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Help is available for problem gambling. Call ⁠(888) 789-7777⁠ or visit ⁠ccpg.org⁠ (CT). 18+ in most eligible states, but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. One per customer. Enter the Best Ball $15M headliner contest by 9/4/25 to get one bonus entry. $20 entry fee required. Reward expires in thirty days. See terms at draftkings.com/nfl-best-ball. Sponsored by DK. Want ETR on your team this season? Our 2025 NFL Best Ball Product has you covered with: Real-Time Rankings Research & Analysis Articles Draft Strategy Content Draft Livestreams Discord Community Q&As with ETR Team Subscribe now at https://establishtherun.com/subscribe/ DFS OPTIMIZER: Sign up for THE SOLVER for access to the software we think fantasy players need to win: https://thesolver.com/?ref=etr WE CAN HELP: Tired of attention-seeking hot takes? Get the highest-quality fantasy football analysis in your inbox, FREE : https://bit.ly/establishtherun SPORTSBOOK OFFERS: We’ve partnered with several major sportsbook outlets to help supply you with the best offers in the industry and ensure you’re maximizing your bankroll from the start: https://establishtherun.com/offers/ FOLLOW US: Check out our social media channels for FREE fantasy football & DFS videos, analysis, and more: https://linktr.ee/establishtherun