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Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. is one of the NFL’s most underrated players. The former Alabama star has played well during his three-year career despite running behind one of the worst offensive lines in the league.
Robinson is the RB11 over the first month, averaging 14.9 half-point PPR fantasy points per game, scoring 10.2 or more in every contest. The veteran has a rushing touchdown in all but one game this year.
Unfortunately, he showed up on the team’s Wednesday injury report. Will Robinson play in Week 5, or should fantasy players check the waiver wire for a replacement running back?
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Is Brian Robinson Jr. Hurt Or Healthy?
The former Alabama star played 63% of the snaps in the Commanders’ 42-14 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 4. Robinson showed no signs of being injured, causing fantasy players to panic when he popped up on the injury report today. The third-year pro missed practice because of a knee injury.
Brian Robinson Jr. (knee) doesn't practice Wednesday.
— Underdog NFL (@Underdog__NFL) October 2, 2024
Fantasy players shouldn’t rush to the waiver wire. Robinson had an increased workload last week, with Austin Ekeler missing the game because of a concussion. The former Alabama star is likely a little sore from the game and should be fine to play Sunday against the Cleveland Browns.
Brian Robinson Jr. Week 5 Fantasy Football Outlook
Robinson has been outstanding this season. He has averaged more fantasy points per game (14.9) than several early-round running backs, including De'Von Achane (14.3), Breece Hall (14), Bijan Robinson (12.4), Travis Etienne Jr. (10.3), and Josh Jacobs (9.9).
Furthermore, the third-year pro ranks top-10 in the NFL in rushing yards, yards after contact, breakaway run rate, and elusive rating. He is having a career year as the focal point of Washington’s rushing attack.
Most underrated RB in the NFL right now:
Brian Robinson Jr.
- 10th in rushing yards
- 3rd in yards after contact
- 2nd in yards after contact per attempt
- 4th in breakaway run percentage
- Tied 4th with most runs over 15+ yards
- 5th in elusive ratingHaving a breakout year. pic.twitter.com/lFihaFZzph
— Joel Moran (@joelvmoran) October 1, 2024
Meanwhile, the Browns gave up a season-high 110 rushing yards to the Las Vegas Raiders backfield in Week 4. Furthermore, they surrendered at least one rushing touchdown to running backs in their first three games this season.
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