Robert Henry Jr. is back in Washington after the Commanders claimed him off waivers from Seattle. Interestingly, more than one NFL team submitted a claim for Henry’s services.
Lacking size and college pass catching, Henry is a low ceiling fantasy option long-term, but Rachaad White and Austin Ekeler are his only immediate touch competition in Washington. However, Henry does offer an 80th-percentile Burst Score and 92nd-percentile College Yards Per Carry—explosiveness and college efficiency worth stashing in deep dynasty leagues.
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Jacory Croskey-Merritt has been ruled out of Monday night’s game against San Francisco after aggravating a lingering groin injury and missing every practice this week.
Washington’s Week 7 bye provides additional recovery time, while Rachaad White and Austin Ekeler are positioned to share the backfield after both finished the week without a game designation despite shoulder and chest issues, respectively. Washington did not add another running backs to the active roster on Saturday.
White is the preferred FLEX option with 29 carries for 118 yards and 10 receptions through four appearances, giving him a foundation for increased rushing and receiving work. Treat Ekeler as a deep PPR league alternative and retain Croskey-Merritt on the bench through next week’s bye.
Austin Ekeler, a longtime friend to the fantasy football community is feared to have suffered a torn Achilles in the Commanders Monday Night Football loss to the Green Bay Packers. The injury comes at a time where the team is looking to make a leap to the Super Bowl.
While Ekeler was on the downside of his career, he was a serviceable factor in the receiving game for the Commanders backfield. After trading away Brian Robinson the split so far has been between Ekeler and rising rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt. The duo along with quarterback Jayden Daniels only managed 51 total rushing yards while all 3 had 17 rushing yards respectively against the Packers formidable defense in Week 2.
Expect speedster Chris Rodgriguez to be active Week 3 as he has been a healthy scratch the first 2 games of the season. Merritt (Bill), will likely get the bulk of carries and opportunity share moving forward. His 14.2 fantasy points got him the Pepsi Rookie of the Week award in Week 1. Rumors of a trade abound for a more talented and well known back, but that shouldn’t deter fantasy gamers from keeping Merritt on their redraft rosters to see how things play out in the Commanders backfield.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
Brian Robinson Jr. is being shopped by the Washington Commanders as the regular season approaches. The Commanders did add rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt in the seventh round of the NFL Draft in April.
Robinson Jr. led Washington running backs with 799 yards last season, while quarterback Jayden Daniels led the team with 891. Austin Ekeler is past his prime but still an effective option in the backfield after averaging 4.8 yards per carry in 2024, Croskey-Merritt had to sit out almost all last season due to a jersey number incident but rushed for 1,190 yards and 17 touchdowns in 2023.
Robinson Jr. becomes a mystery box now depending on where he lands, expect his ADP to fall due to uncertainty. Ekeler becomes more valuable and will likely see the most snaps early in the season. Croskey-Merritt had already become a fantasy darling and this will only reinforce the thought process that Washington wants him to be the lead back.
Author: David Leonard (@RealDelcoDave)
Jacory Croskey-Merritt is reportedly getting his opportunity with Jayden Daniels and the first team offense at Commanders training camp. The 7th-round pick enters a backfield that has some question marks behind Brian Robinson. If JCM can make the most of these valuable reps, he brings elements to his game that the Commanders’ depth chart doesn’t possess. Dan Quinn has spoken highly of the rookie earlier this offseason.
An explosive runner who has decent hands and vision can provide a change of pace for a Commanders team that needs another option to help Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin and Brian Robinson. The price fantasy managers currently pay for JCM in all formats could soon be paying dividends if the rookie carves out a role early on in camp.
Author: Dane Madoche(@FF_DaMaddog)
The Washington Commanders are a desirable team in fantasy football. Any additions at skill positions will be met with an increase in draft stock from fantasy gamers. Recently, the Virginia Tech rookie running back had a private workout with Commanders running backs coach, Anthony Lynn.
Tuten has seen his stock rise significantly on Underdog and FastDraft as well as rookie mock drafts after his combine performance. He ran a 100th percentile 4.32 40-yard dash. His 118.3 speed scored (98th percentile) and 133.9 burst score (97th percentile) have generated mass interest across the NFL.
Should the Commanders add Bhayshul Tuten via the draft, he would be a hot commodity that would push towards round 1 status in rookie drafts due to the euphoria of being a lead back tied to quarterback Jayden Daniels. Brian Robinson and Austin Ekeler may want to watch Netflix during the draft in order to avoid the added stress of new competition.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
