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Positive injury news for Commanders ahead of Thursday Night Football

Commanders get a key starter back for Thursday night vs. Eagles.

The Washington Commanders will have running back Brian Robinson Jr. on the field for Thursday’s huge matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Commanders released their final injury report Wednesday, and Robinson received no injury designation for the game, meaning he’ll play.

Robinson has missed the last two games with a hamstring injury and was also limited by a knee injury that cost him the Week 6 game against Baltimore. Despite missing three games, Robinson has rushed for 461 yards and six touchdowns.

Robinson’s return means the Commanders will have their entire backfield in action vs. an excellent Philadelphia defense against the run. Washington’s rushing attack has been most effective when Robinson and Austin Ekeler were available. Robinson’s return allows offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury to be more creative with Ekeler.

In three career games against the Eagles, Robinson has rushed for 190 yards and three touchdowns.

In more concerning news, Washington’s top three offensive tackles are listed as questionable: Brandon Coleman (shoulder), Andrew Wylie (shoulder), and Cornelius Lucas (ankle).

Lucas has missed the past two games, while Wylie missed Sunday’s game against Pittsburgh. Head coach Dan Quinn spoke to the media before practice and seemed positive about Lucas and Wylie but did not mention Coleman.

 

 

Commanders’ injury news: Will RB Brian Robinson Jr. play vs. Eagles?

What is Brian Robinson Jr’s status?

The Washington Commanders will be without cornerback Marshon Lattimore for Thursday night’s NFC East showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles. However, Washington could be getting a top offensive starter back for Thursday.

Head coach Dan Quinn said the Commanders increased Robinson’s work in practice, which he handled well. Washington’s final injury report will be released later on Wednesday, with Robinson likely being listed as questionable again. Recently, the Commanders listed him as questionable and tested him on the field ahead of the game before ruling him out.

Robinson sounded positive about his chances of playing with reporters.

Quinn also discussed offensive tackles Andrew Wylie and Cornelius Lucas, saying both did a “good job” during Wednesday’s practice. Lucas missed the previous two games due to an ankle injury. Before the injury, he’d rotated with rookie Brandon Coleman at left, where both have played well. If Lucas plays, he’s likely back as Washington’s swing tackle.

Wylie was ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Steelers but appears on track to return against the Eagles. Trent Scott started in his place at right tackle.

We’ll continue to update you on Washington’s injury situation before Thursday night’s big game.

Brian Robinson Jr. is out for the Commanders

No Brian Robinson today vs. Giants.

When ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted late Saturday that Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. was expected to play Sunday against the Giants, things appeared to be trending in the right direction.

However, Robinson reportedly worked out in front of head coach Dan Quinn and running backs coach Anthony Lynn, and the Commanders didn’t feel he looked right.

Mike Garofolo of the NFL Network posted the following video of Robinson working out.

It’s a tough blow for the Commanders because Robinson has enjoyed some of his best games against New York. He had 133 rushing yards in Week 2 against the Giants.

In anticipation of Robinson potentially being sidelined, Washington elevated second-year running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. from the practice squad. The Commanders will have a backfield trio of Austin Ekeler, Jeremy McNichols and Rodriguez.

Commanders’ Week 9 inactives vs. Giants

The Commanders’ Week 9 inactive list is out. Bad news on Brian Robinson Jr.

The Washington Commanders released their inactive list before Sunday’s Week 9 showdown against the New York Giants. In some tough news, running back Brian Robinson Jr. is inactive and will not play against the Giants.

Robinson was listed as questionable on Friday’s final injury report with a hamstring injury. The third-year running back rushed for 133 yards against New York in September and has averaged 83 rushing yards per game in his career vs. the Giants.

Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas is out with an injury. The Commanders ruled him out Friday. His co-starter at left tackle, rookie Brandon Coleman, is active and will start. Coleman missed last week’s game with a concussion.

Here’s Washington’s list of Week 9 inactives:

  • OT Cornelius Lucas
  • QB Jeff Driskel
  • RB Brian Robinson Jr.
  • S Darrick Forrest
  • TE Colson Yankoff
  • LB Dominique Hampton

Washington elevated Chris Rodriguez Jr. from the practice squad in anticipation of Robinson missing the game. So, the Commanders will have a running back rotation of Austin Ekeler, Jeremy McNichols and Rodriguez.

Will Brian Robinson Jr. play today? Injury update for Commanders RB

Will Brian Robinson Jr. play today? The latest on the Commanders RB.

Will Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. play in today’s game against the New York Giants?

Washington’s leading rusher was listed as questionable on Friday’s final injury report with a hamstring injury. Robinson has battled a knee injury for much of the season, which forced him to miss the Week 6 game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Robinson has carried the football 101 times in seven games this season for 461 yards (4.6 YPC) and six touchdowns. In Week 2, Robinson rushed for 133 yards on 17 attempts against the Giants and has averaged 83 yards per game in five career games vs. New York.

Brian Robinson Jr. injury update

ESPN’s Adam Schefter often drops injury information late on Saturday night, ahead of Sunday’s action, and he believes Robinson is playing on Sunday.

Commanders RB depth chart

  • RB1: Brian Robinson Jr.
  • RB2: Austin Ekeler
  • RB3: Jeremy McNichols
  • RB4: Chris Rodriguez Jr.

The Commanders elevated Rodriguez from the practice squad on Saturday, giving them four running backs against the Giants.

Fantasy football: Commanders RB Brian Robinson Jr. one of Week 9’s best plays

Brian Robinson could be in store for a big game in Week 9.

When setting up your fantasy lineups for Week 9, whether you play full-season fantasy or weekly fantasy, Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. should be on your radar.

Players like Saquon Barkley and Christian McCaffrey (when healthy) receive all the headlines, other quality backs fall off the radar in fantasy. Robinson is one such example.

Robinson is battling a knee injury, but it shouldn’t keep him out of Sunday’s game. After all, Robinson loves playing New York. Robinson averages 83 rushing yards per contest in five career games against the Giants and 5.5 yards per attempt. Also, the Commanders have one of the NFL’s top three rushing offenses, while the Giants have a bottom-five run defense.

NFL.com’s fantasy preview for Week 9 believes Robinson is one of 10 players who will outperform his projected numbers:

One of the easier benchmarks for a player’s projected performance against an opponent is his previous performance against that same team. Robinson had 17 carries for 133 yards against the Giants in Week 2. He totaled 14.6 fantasy points without even finding the end zone. With that in mind, it’s hard to imagine why he’d be projected for just 11.8 points in the rematch.

Moreover, Robinson’s particular strength — rushing inside the tackles — is one of New York’s biggest weaknesses. According to Next Gen Stats, his +67 rush yards over expected on such runs is the fifth-most in the NFL, while Big Blue’s +163 inside rush yards allowed is the most of any defense. It’s a match made in heaven, making Robinson a surefire RB2 (at worst).

The Commanders successfully ran against the Giants in Week 2, and don’t expect that to change on Sunday. If you own Robinson, he’s a must-start on Sunday. If you play Daily Fantasy, add him now.

Fantasy Football: Potential bargains, must-plays from Giants-Commanders game

Here’s a look at some potential bargains for daily fantasy from the New York Giants-Washington Commanders Week 9 game on Sunday afternoon.

The New York Giants (2-6) host the Washington Commanders (6-2) at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey this Sunday afternoon.

Fantasy enthusiasts and bettors will be looking for every and all possible plays in a game where points might be difficult to come by.

In the first meeting in Week 2, the Commanders won, 21-18, but did not score a touchdown. All of their points were provided by kicker Austin Seibert, who booted seven field goals in the game.

Here are our top three plays in Sunday’s matchup:

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Commanders RB Brian Robinson Jr.

Washington shredded the Giants in the first meeting to the tune of 215 rushing yards. 133 of those came from Brian Robinson on just 17 carries. The Giants have allowed 426 yards on the ground over the last two games, so they’ve gotten looser against the run in recent weeks.

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Commanders WR Terry McLaurin 

The Giants stifled Terry McLaurin in Week 2, limiting him to just 22 yards on six receptions with one of them going for 12 yards. But the Giants have been vulnerable at all levels in-between the 20s this year and McLaurin has hit his stride since the last meeting. Since Week 3, only Cincinnati’s Ja’Marr Chase has more FPS than McLaurin among NFL wide receivers.

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Giants RB Devin Singletary 

With Tyrone Tracy Jr. likely out with a concussion, the load shifts back to Singletary, who rushed for 95 yards on 16 carries with a touchdown in the first meeting. The Commanders have held teams to under 100 yards rushing in just one of their eight games this year. In DFS, Singletary will be low-owned but his price has remained relatively high.

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Commanders Week 7 inactive list vs. Panthers

Brian Robinson is in. Dorance Armstrong is out. Week 7 inactives.

The Washington Commanders (4-2) host the Carolina Panthers in Week 7 action from Northwest Stadium. The Commanders revealed their inactives for Sunday’s game, led by starting defensive end Dorance Armstrong.

  • DE Dorance Armstrong
  • QB Jeff Driskel
  • S Tyler Owens
  • G Chris Paul
  • LB Dominique Hampton

Armstrong suffered a rib injury during last week’s loss at Baltimore and was ruled out on Friday. Driskel will serve as Washington’s third quarterback. Owens continues to miss time with a shin injury.

As Adam Schefter reported on Saturday, starting running back Brian Robinson Jr. will play. Robinson has been dealing with a knee injury for three weeks and missed last week’s game. He leads the Commanders with 325 rushing yards and five touchdowns.

Carolina’s lengthy injury report for Friday listed six players out and three as doubtful. Wide receiver Diontae Johnson, one of those listed as questionable, will play.

Here are the Panthers’ inactives:

  • OLB Jadeveon Clowney
  • LB Josey Jewell
  • LB Jon Rhattigan
  • LB Claudin Cherelus
  • RT Taylor Moton
  • TE Tommy Tremble
  • DE A’Shawn Robinson

Report: Commanders RB Brian Robinson Jr. expected to play in Week 7 vs. Panthers

Good news for the Commanders.

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. was listed as questionable on Friday’s final injury report ahead of the Week 7 matchup against the Carolina Panthers.

Robinson missed last week’s game against the Baltimore Ravens with a knee injury. Head coach Dan Quinn sounded optimistic about Robinson’s chances to play when he spoke to the media Friday.

“Yeah, Brian had a good week, so everything’s trending up,” Quinn said. “We’ll take him through tomorrow and into the game and see what it looks like. But it was a hard miss last week, and so it’s good to see him trending in the right spots and we’ll see him make sure recoveries and all the stuff into tomorrow and into the game.”

Late Saturday night, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that Robinson was expected to play in Week 7.

That’s certainly good news for Washington. Robinson leads the Commanders with 325 rushing yards, averaging 4.5 yards per carry and five touchdowns.

Commanders’ injury news: What’s Brian Robinson’s status for Week 7?

Dan Quinn provided an update on Robinson’s status for Sunday.

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. was off to the best start of his three-year NFL career through the first five weeks. Robinson rushed for 325 yards, averaged 4.5 yards per attempt and scored five touchdowns.

Unfortunately, Robinson suffered a knee injury a few weeks ago and missed last week’s loss at Baltimore. This week, Robinson was back at practice, but on a limited basis.

Will he play in Sunday’s Week 7 game against the Carolina Panthers?

The Commanders listed Robinson as questionable on the final injury report and head coach Dan Quinn seemed positive about his status for Sunday.

“Yeah, Brian had a good week and so everything’s trending up,” Quinn said. “We’ll take him through tomorrow and into the game and see what it looks like. But it was a hard miss last week, and so it’s good to see him trending in the right spots and we’ll see him make sure recoveries and all the stuff into tomorrow and into the game.”

Remember, the Commanders ruled Robinson out on Saturday, one day before their game in Baltimore. However, he seemed more optimistic about Robinson’s chances this week.

What did Washington miss with Robinson?

“I think he helps shape part of our identity, honestly,” Quinn said. “And sometimes the closer on these short yardage and goal line runs, that’s really where sometimes you feel Brian’s energy and toughness come to life. Sometimes his two-yard run is as good as the 22-yard run. And those are some things that he provides with us.”

Carolina has one of the NFL’s worst run defenses, so while it would make sense on paper to give Robinson another week to get healthy, he will play if he’s 100% — and he should.