BRIAN ROBINSON JR. NEWS

Brian Robinson Jr. making regular trips to the end zone for Commanders The former Alabama running back has helped Washington get off to a 5-2 start in the 2024 NFL season.

OCTOBER 27 • AL.COM

Produces early in blowout win Robinson rushed the ball 12 times for 71 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 40-7 win over the Panthers. He was not targeted.

Impact Robinson returned after a one-game absence and delivered early with eight carries for 53 yards and a touchdown before halftime. He found the end zone on an eight-yard scamper early in the second quarter and was efficient overall. The final stat line will suggest that Jeremy McNichols worked in an even split with Robinson, but the latter only saw three carries in the final two quarters due to the blowout nature of the contest. Robinson should shoulder a more significant workload in an NFC showdown against the Bears in Week 8.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Produces early in blowout win Robinson rushed the ball 12 times for 71 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 40-7 win over the Panthers. He was not targeted.

Impact Robinson returned after a one-game absence and delivered early on with eight carries for 53 yards and a touchdown before halftime. He found the end zone on an eight-yard scamper early in the second quarter and was efficient overall. The final stat line will suggest that Jeremy McNichols worked in an even split with Robinson, but the latter only saw three carries in the final two quarters due to the blowout nature of the contest. Robinson should shoulder a more significant workload in an NFC showdown against the Bears in Week 8.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to roll in Week 7 Robinson (knee) is active for Sunday's Week 7 matchup against the Panthers.

Impact Robinson missed the Week 6 loss to the Ravens with his knee injury, but after managing a limited practice in each day of Week 7 prep, he's back on the field as expected. As such, Robinson should be back in his customary lead-back role in what has been one of the most inviting matchups for running backs thus far this season, as the Panthers are surrendering 153.5 rushing yards per game.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Sunday Robinson (knee) is expected to play Sunday against the Panthers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact After not practicing at all last week and missing Week 6 against the Ravens, Robinson got in a round of limited practices this week and seemed to be trending in this direction. Robinson should step right back into his role atop the Commanders' backfield, handling the bulk of the early-down work. Austin Ekeler will mix in and see the majority of the passing-down snaps. Jeremy McNichols should head back to his RB3 role.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders Plan For Brian Robinson Jr. Return vs. Panthers Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr.

OCTOBER 19 • KANSASCITY.COM

Questionable after limited practice Robinson (knee) remained limited at practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Carolina, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Robinson was a limited participant Wednesday through Friday, after sitting out all of last week and missing a 30-23 loss at Baltimore. He'll now try to play through his knee injury for a second time in three weeks, and while the matchup against a one-win, injury-riddled Panthers team is undoubtedly excellent, there is some added injury risk of Robinson ends up playing -- as we saw Week 5 when he scored two first-half TDs against the Browns but then didn't play in the second half and finished with just 18 total yards. Even with that risk, most fantasy manages will want Robinson in their lineups if he's listed as active ahead of the 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Trending in right direction Coach Dan Quinn said Friday that Robinson (knee) is "trending in the right direction" for Sunday's game against Carolina, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Robinson is on track for a 'questionable' designation, with Quinn saying no decision has been made on the running back's status for Sunday. Robinson returned to practice Wednesday as a limited participant and remained limited for Thursday's session. He missed the Week 6 loss at Baltimore, after playing through his knee injury in a Week 5 win over Cleveland.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Robinson Jr. Return 'Big Lift' For Commanders Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury has outlined what benefit having running back Brian Robinson Jr.

OCTOBER 18 • THESTATE.COM

Another limited session Robinson (knee) was limited at Thursday's practice.

Impact Robinson now has back-to-back capped sessions under his belt this week, giving him one more chance to get back to full participation Friday before the Commanders potentially tag him with a designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers. During Robinson's absence this past Sunday versus the Browns, Austin Ekeler handled most of the backfield reps on his way to 13 touches for 68 yards from scrimmage.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Robinson Jr. is aiming to return from his knee injury when the Commanders host the Panthers

Brian Robinson Jr. is aiming to return for the Washington Commanders on Sunday when they host the Carolina Panthers

OCTOBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Limited in return to practice Robinson (knee) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday.

Impact This marks Robinson's first on-field work of any type since a Week 5 win against the Browns, as he didn't practice last Wednesday through Friday before being ruled out for this past Sunday's game at Baltimore. A knee injury has been bothering him since Week 5 prep, and the two sessions that remain this week likely will be the determining factors into whether he has a chance to return to action Sunday against the Panthers. Austin Ekeler produced 68 yards from scrimmage on 13 touches in place of Robinson in Week 6.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sports betting: Commanders provide two good bets to score, Brian Robinson Jr. and Terry McLaurin

Plenty of touchdowns were scored during Week 6 of the NFL season and plenty more are expected this week

OCTOBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returning to practice Wednesday Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday that Robinson (knee) will participate in practice, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact Robinson failed to practice in any capacity prior to being ruled out for Washington's loss to the Ravens in Week 6, so practicing in even a limited capacity Wednesday will represent a notable step in the right direction. The third-year pro will work to gain clearance in time for Sunday's matchup against the Panthers and rejoin Austin Ekeler atop the Commanders' backfield depth chart.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

How Will Commanders Replace Brian Robinson Jr. vs. Ravens? With leading rusher Brian Robinson Jr.

OCTOBER 12 • SACBEE.COM

Commanders RB Brian Robinson Jr. (knee) out vs. Ravens Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr.was ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens due to his right knee injur...

OCTOBER 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Commanders News: Brian Robinson Jr. Game Status Determined vs Ravens The Commanders have made a determination on the game status for running back Brian Robinson Jr.

OCTOBER 12 • THESTATE.COM

Commanders' Brian Robinson Jr.: Playing vs. Ravens? The Washington Commanders could be without their leading rusher, Brian Robinson Jr., as they prepare for a critical clash against the Baltim...

OCTOBER 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Downgraded to out Robinson (knee) was downgraded and is now out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Ravens, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Robinson failed to practice all week, so this isn't all that surprising even considering the running back's well-reported toughness. As a result, Austin Ekeler will take over as the team's starter and should see plenty of work as both a pass catcher and runner. Jeremy McNichols will also chip in, but it's worth noting the Ravens have allowed the fewest yards on the ground to opposing running backs this season.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Robinson (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Baltimore, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Robinson didn't practice at all this week, with coach Dan Quinn saying Friday that the running back will be a game-time decision. Robinson played through the same injury last week, but that was after returning to practice Friday, and he ended up missing the second half after scoring a pair of TDs before halftime in an eventual 34-13 win over Cleveland. His odds of playing appear lower this week, which would mean expanded workloads for Austin Ekeler and Jeremy McNichols if Robinson is deemed inactive before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Headed for game-time decision Coach Dan Quinn said Friday that Robinson will be a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup with the Ravens, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact The Commanders are giving Robinson a shot to play even though he didn't practice this week. He played through the same injury last week and scored a pair of first-half touchdowns, but he then aggravated his knee and was held out after halftime, leaving Austin Ekeler and Jeremy McNichols in charge of Washington's backfield in a 34-13 win over Cleveland. It'll likely be Ekeler getting the start and McNichols handling a significant role off the bench if Robinson is declared inactive before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff this Sunday in Baltimore.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Not seen at practice Robinson (knee) doesn't appear to be practicing Friday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact A third straight missed practice suggests he's unlikely to play Sunday at Baltimore. Robinson played through the same injury last week and scored a pair of first-half touchdowns, but he seemed to aggravate his knee along the way and was held out after halftime, leaving Austin Ekeler and Jeremy McNichols in charge of Washington's backfield in a 34-13 win over Cleveland.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Doesn't practice Thursday Robinson (knee) didn't practice Thursday.

Impact With back-to-back absences to begin Week 6 prep due to a lingering knee issue, Robinson has just one more chance to mix into drills before week's end. Having said that, he followed a similar practice regimen last week before returning as limited Friday, getting tagged as questionable and eventually being active this past Sunday against the Browns. Ultimately, Friday's injury report will reveal whether or not Robinson has a designation ahead of Sunday's contest at Baltimore. Meanwhile, fellow running back Austin Ekeler (heel) practiced in full Thursday, leaving him and Jeremy McNichols as the Commanders' current healthy options in the backfield.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

DNP on Wednesday Robinson (knee) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.

Impact Robinson appears to be following a similar practice regimen this week as he did last week, when he managed just one limited session Friday. A questionable designation eventually made way to active status for him this past Sunday against the Browns, but he earned a season-low 34 percent snap share while working in tandem with Austin Ekeler (49 percent) and Jeremy McNichols (22 percent) out of the Commanders backfield. Robinson took advantage of his seven carries on his way to 18 yards and two touchdowns, while Ekeler (eight touches for 97 yards from scrimmage) and McNichols (seven carries for 44 yards and one TD) also produced useful stat lines for fantasy purposes. Robinson may need to get back to full participation by week's end in order to regain a majority share of Washington's RB reps for Sunday's game at Baltimore.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE