Brian Robinson Fantasy

Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. (knee) has officially been ruled out for the Week 18 regular season finale against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. The Commanders will be without both Robinson and Antonio Gibson (foot, knee), who was placed on Injured Reserve on Thursday. Robinson had a very impressive first NFL season, considering he was shot in the knee in training camp and didn't make his debut until Week 5. He'll finish with 205 carries for 797 yards (3.9 yards per carry) and two touchdowns, adding nine catches on 12 targets for 60 yards and another score in 12 games. Robinson eventually became Washington's lead back and should enter 2023 as their primary ball-carrier on early downs. With Robinson and Gibson out against Dallas, expect Jonathan Williams to see most of the backfield work, with Jaret Patterson backing him up.

Jan. 6th • 12:50 PM

Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. (knee) is missing from practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. The Commanders also put Antonio Gibson (foot, knee) on Injured Reserve on Thursday, so the team would be left with Jonathan Williams and Jaret Patterson in their backfield in Week 18 against the Dallas Cowboys if Robinson isn't healthy enough to play. Washington is already eliminated from postseason contention, so even if Robinson practices on Friday and is cleared to play Sunday, there's a very real possibility that he's limited this weekend in the final game of the 2022 season. Check back on Friday for the 23-year-old's official status heading into the weekend.

Jan. 5th • 12:35 PM

Washington Commanders running backs Brian Robinson Jr. (undisclosed) and Antonio Gibson (ankle, knee) were not seen at practice on Wednesday. It's unknown what Robinson is dealing with, but Gibson missed the Week 17 loss to the Cleveland Browns with ankle and knee ailments. Robinson played 52 percent of the offensive snaps last Sunday and had 24 carries for 87 yards, so he might just be getting a day of rest leading up to the season finale this weekend against the Dallas Cowboys. Still, this is a situation worth watching, as Jonathan Williams could be Washington's lead back to close out the year if the Commanders decide to rest both Robinson and Gibson after getting eliminated from postseason contention in Week 17.

Jan. 4th • 12:35 PM