Chargers inconsistent run defense faces challenge vs. Browns
The Los Angeles Chargers overhauled their defense during the offseason after being one of the worst units last year against the runOCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Bottled up on eight carries Robinson rushed eight times for 29 yards and was not targeted in the passing game in a 29-21 loss to the Eagles.
Impact Robinson split carries with Travis Etienne Jr. (eight carries for 32 yards), and neither back finished with a catch. Robinson has been the unexpected workhorse for Jacksonville early on, and this was his first dud of the season. However, Sunday's even touch distribution between both backs in a rough offensive showing may spark pessimism about Robinson's season-long outlook. Etienne hasn't done much to threaten Robinson's starting job, so the latter should still be considered the lead back heading into a favorable matchup against Houston next Sunday.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • NFL.COM
Reaches century mark Sunday Robinson carried the ball 17 times for 100 yards and a touchdown and caught all three of his targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 38-10 win over the Chargers.
Impact The third-year running back likely would have posted even bigger numbers, but he ceded work to Travis Etienne late in a blowout win. A big chunk of Robinson's production came on a 50-yard TD scamper in the third quarter that broke the game open, marking the third straight game in which he's found the end zone. As long as he keeps impressing, he should remain atop the depth chart despite Etienne's first-round pedigree, and Robinson could see a heavy workload in Week 4 as the Jaguars try to keep Jalen Hurts and the explosive Eagles offense off the field.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • NFL.COM
Dominates touches Robinson carried the ball 23 times for 64 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-0 win over the Colts. He added two receptions for 14 yards.
Impact Robinson was reportedly set to be in a timeshare with Travis Etienne, yet he earned 25 touches to Etienne's 12. Unfortunately, Robinson wasn't particularly efficient with his opportunity, though he did rip off a 37-yard touchdown run midway through the second quarter. Through two games, Robinson has clearly operated as the top back in Jacksonville's backfield and has 147 total yards and three touchdowns to show for it.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Can't-Miss Play: James Robinson shoots out of cannon for 37-yard TD run Can't-Miss Play: Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson shoots out of cannon for a 37-yard touchdown run.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • NFL.COM
James Robinson, Jaguars run through sluggish Colts The Jacksonville Jaguars have gotten off to a fast start against the Colts
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Workload split awaits Robinson and Travis Etienne are expected to split the snaps and touches out of the backfield in Sunday's game against the Colts, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Game flow will likely dictate the extent to which both Robinson and Etienne are used, but the Jaguars seem content to have a roughly even timeshare in place for the second week in a row. Each back logged 31 offensive snaps in last week's loss to the Commanders, but Robinson (11 carries and one reception for 69 total yards and two touchdowns) handily outproduced Etienne (four carries and two receptions for 65 yards) from a fantasy perspective.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Jaguars-Commanders is an Eagles reunion for Wentz, Pederson
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Washington hosts Jaguars in first game known as Commanders
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3 Observations on James Robinson Making His Return vs. the Commanders The 1,000-yard rusher will be back in Week 1 after a Week 16 season-ending injury last season.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Jaguars running back James Robinson 'so close' to return for Week 1 James Robinson said he wouldn't rush back from his Achilles injury. However, it now appears the Jacksonville Jaguars running back is on pace...
AUGUST 25, 2022 • NFL.COM
Jaguars' James Robinson Keeps Goals on Week 1: 'I'm Just Itching To Get out There' The veteran running back’s goal has always been to return in Week 1, a goal that has yet to change.
AUGUST 23, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Jags waiting to see something incredible from their 'Hulk'
Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Laviska Shenault is scheduled to make his preseason debut against Pittsburgh Saturday nightAUGUST 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jaguars expect RB James Robinson to play Week 1 vs. Commanders James Robinson took part in team sessions during Jaguars practice this week, keeping him on target to return in Week 1 against Washington af...
AUGUST 18, 2022 • NFL.COM
Should be ready Week 1 Coach Doug Pederson said Thursday that he expects Robinson (Achilles) to be ready for Week 1 against Washington, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
Impact Pederson did also say the team wants to be cautious, which perhaps explains why Robinson hasn't yet progressed to full-speed 11-on-11s in practice. He'll be held out of Saturday's preseason game against Pittsburgh, but don't be surprised if the running back is back to full practice participation as soon as next week. It's hard to say what Robinson's Week 1 role will look like if he's deemed ready, as 2021 first-round pick Travis Etienne is poised to lead the Jacksonville backfield after missing his rookie year with a Lisfranc injury.
AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Works in 7-on-7 drills Robinson (Achilles) took some reps, including running routes, during 7-on-7 drills at Monday's practice, John Shipley of SI.com reports.
Impact Robinson sustained a partial tear of his left Achilles back on Dec. 26, but he made enough progress in his recovery that he avoided the PUP list entirely at the start of training camp. Since then, he's been ramping up his workload slowly but surely, getting occasional reps with the first-team offense, but he wasn't available for either of the Jaguars' first two preseason games. The third-year running back has two more chances to make an appearance during exhibition season (this Saturday against the Steelers and Saturday, Aug. 27 in Atlanta). Ultimately, though, the team likely will exercise the utmost caution until Robinson proves he's 100 percent. In the meantime, Travis Etienne should continue to operate as Jacksonville's top running back.
AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Friday Robinson (Achilles) won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Browns, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.
Impact Robinson is in the process of recovering from a torn left Achilles' tendon, so it's no surprise that he'll sit this one out as the team continues to manage his training-camp workload. At this stage it's unclear if he'll see any reps in either of Jacksonville's next two preseason contests, but once Robinson returns to 100 percent, he'll look to regain a key role in a Jaguars backfield that he led last season while Travis Etienne was sidelined with a foot injury.
AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
In line to sit Friday Robinson (Achilles) isn't expected to play in Friday's preseason game against the Browns, James Johnson of The USA Today reports.
Impact It's not a surprise that Robinson, who remains in the process of recovering from a torn left Achilles' tendon, will be held out of the contest, as the team continues to manage his training-camp workload. Though the Jaguars' unofficial depth chart lists Robinson as a first-stringer, Travis Etienne -- who is listed as the No. 2 option -- has, according to Johnson, "been arguably the most impressive player in camp." Of the two, Etienne, a 2021 first-round selection, is the upside play from a fantasy perspective, but if/when Robinson returns to 100 percent, he'll look to reclaim a key role in a Jacksonville backfield that he led last season while Etienne was sidelined with a foot injury.
AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Taking first-team reps Robinson (Achilles) is handling reps with the Jaguars' first-team offense at Monday's practice, John Shipley of SI.com reports.
Impact Robinson, who remains in the process of recovering from a left Achilles tear, is taking first-team reps for the first time all training camp, albeit without any defenders on the field. He still hasn't stepped in for full-team drills, but that could be coming within the next few weeks. Robinson didn't play in the Hall of Fame game last week and doesn't figure to play in Jacksonville's exhibition with Cleveland on Friday.
AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not slated to play Thursday Robinson (Achilles) won't play in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against the Raiders, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Robinson continues to work his way back from an Achilles' injury, so it's no surprise that he'll sit this one out. Fellow running back Travis Etienne also isn't slated to play Thursday, which leaves the likes of Snoop Conner, Mekhi Sargent, Ryquell Armstead and Nathan Cottrell as candidates to handle the team's backfield reps against Las Vegas.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
