In a Thursday night NFL game with already a few injuries, one in the fourth quarter might be the most significant.

Commanders running back Austin Ekeler went down with a right Achilles injury before being carted off in a 27-18 loss to the Packers.

Prayers for Austin Ekeler definitely a torn Achilles pic.twitter.com/Mvti7CMfxc — Con (@HateradeCon) September 12, 2025

Austin Ekeler just tore his achilles man, this might be it for him 💔 pic.twitter.com/F2uf6V9brW — SM Highlights (@SMHighlights1) September 12, 2025

Austin Ekeler went down with an Achilles injury in the Commanders’ 27-18 loss to the Packers on Sept. 11, 2025.

Austin Ekeler went down with an Achilles injury.

As Washington attempted to get back into the game, Ekeler delivered a chip block before running his route on a

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