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1. Chris Rodriguez Jr. makes a second start in a row
Rodriguez was the Commanders’ primary running back for the first two drives, totaling eight carries before other Commanders running backs ran the ball.
The Commanders started the season with Austin Ekeler as their starting running back and used him for two drives before turning primarily to Jacory Croskey-Merritt. After Ekeler’s season-ending injury, Rodriguez took over as starter for two weeks. Croskey-Merritt played well enough through the first four weeks to earn the starting job in Week 5, leading to a game of 14 carries, 111 yards and two touchdowns. However, he has been held to 3.6 yards per carry or less in each of the last five games.
This led to the team returning to Rodriguez for the first two stages last week. Instead of Croskey-Merritt taking over for the rest of the game, as he did in the first four weeks of the season, the two running backs split the snaps for the second and third quarters. Rodriguez suffered a shoulder injury, which forced him to miss the rest of the match. Fortunately, Rodriguez was a full participant in training this week.
Rodriguez started the first two drives, which took up most of the first half. Croskey-Merritt didn’t play his first snap until less than six minutes remained in the half. The Commanders also turned to Rodriguez to start the second half. The Commanders did a good job of avoiding long third downs, so getting running back Jeremy McNichols didn’t play as much as usual. This resulted in Rodriguez having season highs in playing time and touches.
Rodriguez should be a top priority in every league where he is available. The Commanders have their bye week next week, but Rodriguez has an excellent schedule during the fantasy playoffs. Washington faces its three-division rivals. The New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys are both among the top three teams in allowing fantasy points to running backs, while the Eagles have also been a favorable fit for running backs. Croskey-Merritt should no longer be in a fantasy starting lineup, but he is one of the top handcuffs for the rest of the season due to the Commanders’ late-season schedule.
2. Jordan Mason shines in a limited role
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