Chris Rodriguez Jr.
RB - Washington Commanders
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Chris Rodriguez Jr. carried the ball 16 times for 65 yards and a touchdown while catching his lone target for an 18-yard gain in a 24-17 win over the Eagles in Week 18.
Fantasy Impact
Rodriguez finished his season on a high note after missing his team's Week 17 game against the Cowboys. The veteran running back wound up taking over as the Commanders' main running back during the season due to injuries, holding off upstart rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt in the process. Rodriguez will be a restricted free agent this offseason.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. (illness) is officially inactive for Week 17 for the Washington Commanders against the Dallas Cowboys.
Fantasy Impact
Rodriguez Jr. will sit out after being a late addition to the final injury report Thursday morning due to the illness. Jacory Croskey-Merritt should see the majority of backfield touches with Jeremy McNichols and Chase Edmonds also mixing in against the Cowboys Thursday.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. (illness) is questionable for the Commanders’ game against Dallas on Christmas Day.
Fantasy Impact
Rodriguez is a late addition to the injury report, and his status will need to be monitored. If he sits, Jacorey Croskey-Merritt will lead the backfield in touches and be an intriguing flex option for fantasy.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. ran 15 times for 63 yards and a touchdown in the Commanders' 29-18 loss to the Eagles on Saturday. He also caught his only target for six yards.
Fantasy Impact
It was a tough day in the office until the garbage time touchdown saved his fantasy day. He's been the Commanders' lead back for the last few weeks, and while he offers very limited upside, he provides a decent floor for a flex option thanks to his volume.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. (groin) will be good to go for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Fantasy Impact
Rodriguez was sidelined by a groin injury last week, but it's no longer a serious issue and he is set to play through it in this week's game against the Eagles. He is expected to be the team's top option in the backfield over the last few weeks of the season.
