Chris Rodriguez has been a key player for the Washington football team and is set to make a significant impact in Week 16 after participating fully in practice throughout the week. As Washington’s primary early down back, Rodriguez has shown promising stats during his previous outings. In the four-week span between Weeks 11 and 14, he averaged 12.3 touches and 59.3 total yards per game, achieving two finishes within the top 36 running backs for those weeks, specifically RB29 and RB35.
His ability to excel in the early down role is evidenced by impressive metrics—Rodriguez ranks 33rd in explosive run rate and holds the top position in yards after contact per attempt among 58 qualifying running backs. As he prepares to face off against the Philadelphia defense, which has demonstrated vulnerabilities, allowing the third-highest explosive run rate and the eighth-most rushing yards per game since Week 11, Rodriguez’s potential for success is encouraging.
Given these insights, he emerges as a strong RB3/flex option for fantasy owners. Should he find the end zone against Philadelphia, there is a good chance he could elevate his performance to an RB2 finish for the week, making him a player to watch closely. As the team’s reliance on him grows, Rodriguez’s performance could significantly influence the outcome not just for the game, but for fantasy leagues as well.