Brian

Robinson Jr.

Robinson did most of his damage on his first carry of the game when he broke free for a 40-yard touchdown to give the Commanders an early 7-0 lead. Nearly all of Robinson’s damage came in the first half, as he was held to just five carries for 18 yards in the second half. Robinson’s lack of involvement in the second half was likely due to game-script and the fact he was playing a week after suffering a nasty-looking injury. The Commanders now enter their Week 14 bye, but Robinson will be a great fantasy play when they return in Week 15 to face the Saints.

Robinson exited Week 12 with a seemingly significant ankle issue. He was listed as questionable to return and was back on the field in no time, only to sit out of the second half entirely. The fact that he was upgraded to a full practice on Friday and didn’t even receive a token questionable designation suggests it was somehow a minor injury. With Austin Ekeler out, Robinson remains a touchdown-based RB2 for Week 13.

It’s a somewhat surprising development after Robinson suffered what appear to be a significant ankle injury last week against the Cowboys. He did not pay at all in the second half against Dallas, and the Commanders on Monday signed RB Chris Rodriguez to the game day roster. Robinson told reporters that he “think[s] I’m in a great spot.” If Robinson practices on Thursday and Friday, he should be able to suit up against the Titans.

That may as well be a glaring siren that at least one of Austin Ekeler (concussion) and Brian Robinson Jr. (ankle) are going to be hard to trust this week. Jeremy McNichols is the only healthy back on the Commanders roster. It’s possible that Rodriguez gets as far up the pecking order as lead committee back this week if both Ekeler and Robinson sit. He’s a potentially worthwhile waiver claim in deeper leagues.

Robinson attempted to play through his injury but did not see a snap in the second half of Sunday’s loss. It’s just the latest in a string of injuries that have plagued Robinson all season, as he’ll now look to get right in time for Week 13’s game against the Titans. Austin Ekeler is still in concussion protocol, which means the Commanders could be very thin at running back if both he and Robinson can’t play on Sunday. Robinson’s status will be one to monitor throughout the week, but those in need of help should look to stash Jeremy McNichols where available.

It was an odd game for Robinson, who left with an apparent leg/ankle injury after the first play of the game only to return to start the Commanders’ second drive. Robinson had his leg/ankle rolled up by a defender on what appeared to be an ugly play. His return to the field came as a surprise, but the third-year back wasn’t heard from after the first-half. His absence was likely due to his injury, but we’ll wait for the team to confirm that in the coming days. If Robinson is unable to go in Week 13, the Commanders could be looking at Chris Rodriguez and/or Jeremy McNichols as their lead backs with Austin Ekeler in concussion protocol.

Robinson didn’t miss a drive after exiting with a leg injury on the Commanders’ first play of the game. The third-year back suffered what appeared to be a nasty leg/ankle injury after a defender rolled up on him. After a short trip to the bench and then the locker room, Robinson was back out on the ensuing drive and immediately took a carry for a seven-yard gain.

On his first carry of the game, Robinson had his leg/ankle rolled up on by the defender, where it appeared trapped for a brief moment. After being down for several minutes, Robinson was able to get up and leave under his own power before leaving for the locker room. It seems unlikely he would return in this one.

Robinson looked fine after missing the previous two weeks with a hamstring injury; particularly on an 18-yard touchdown run up the middle. There wasn’t much more in terms of big plays and he added just one catch for nine yards, but all things considered a (relatively) successful return for the 25-year-old tailback. Robinson will hope to find more rushing room in Week 12 against the Cowboys.

Robinson missed the past two weeks while nursing the hamstring issue. He was upgraded to a full practice on Wednesday before being cleared for action. Robinson had parlayed his two-down role on one of the league’s best offenses into a weekly RB2 ranking before suffering the hamstring issue. Now he gets a potential shootout with the Eagles. His fantasy output may be a bit more dependent on touchdowns than usual this week, but fantasy managers can fire him up as an RB2 once again.