Brian Robinson Jr.

The Commanders didn't address the running back room this offseason outside of drafting Jacory Croskey-Merritt in the seventh round of the NFL Draft. Robinson Jr. is the favorite to reprise his early-down role for Washington again in 2025. He was the RB28 in fantasy points per game last season. He enters a contract year, so for Washington and Robinson Jr.'s sake, I hope he can stay healthy this season. Last season, Robinson Jr. dealt with a hamstring issue and multiple knee ailments. In the ten games he played 40% or more of the snaps, he averaged 17.6 touches and 82.9 total yards. The injuries did impact his per-touch effectiveness as he ranked 35th in yards per touch, 31st in missed tackles forced, and 37th in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). In the ten games in the sample above, Robinson had the fourth-most carries inside the ten-yard line (69% of those carries for Washington). If he can stay on the field in 2025, touchdowns could carry him to an RB2 finish, but he's best viewed as an RB2/3.

Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Brian Robinson looks “really healthy” in minicamp.

Fantasy Impact

“He’s had a good offseason,” Quinn said. It is a contract year for Robinson as he figures to remain the lead back in the Commanders backfield.