Brian Robinson Jr. 2025 Fantasy Preview
Brian Robinson Jr. is entering 2025 with Washington’s backfield largely anchored around his early-down work. After a tough 2024 season hampered by injuries, Robinson still pushed for near-800 rushing yards, highlighting his durability and role as the team’s primary early-down option when healthy.
2024 snapshot
– Games played: 14
– Rushing: 187 carries for 799 yards (4.3 YPC)
– TDs: 8 rushing TDs
– Receiving: 20 receptions for 159 yards
– Receiving TDs: 0
– Injury note: Robison battled knee, hamstring, and ankle issues during the year, yet remained a steady part of the offense when available
Offseason context
– Washington’s backfield did not undergo a major overhaul after 2024; the seventh-round addition Jacory Croskey-Merritt (JCM) was brought in as a potential depth piece. JCM is a power back with limited 2024 NFL playing time due to eligibility issues, leaving Robinson as the most likely early-down option for now.
Outlook for 2025
– Role clarity: Robinson remains the lead early-down back in Washington. The backfield could see additional competition, but there’s no guarantee it truly threatens his primary workload in Week 1.
– Fantasy arc: He projects as a touchdowns-based RB3 with upside if workload increases or if Washington leans more on him in the red zone and on traditional early-down carries.
Projected 2025 stats
– Games: 17
– Rushing: 193 carries for 806 yards (4.2 YPC)
– TDs: 10 rushing TDs
– Receiving: 25 receptions for 163 yards
– Receiving TDs: 1
– Total TDs (TOTTD): 11
– PPR fantasy projection: around 188
– Other formats: roughly mid- to upper-150s in standard and half-PPR projections
Fantasy takeaways
– Floor and upside: Robinson offers a solid floor for standard leagues thanks to his TD production and role in Washington’s run game. The real upside comes if he earns more early-down and goal-line looks or if injuries in the backfield open more opportunities.
– Risk factors: A potential addition to the rotation or a committee could cap his ceiling. Any backfield depth chart shakeups in Washington could reduce their reliance on him, especially in heavy-usage weeks.
– Best-use guidance: In shallow to medium leagues, Robinson can be a late-round target with RB3/borderline RB2 upside if the offense remains efficient and he continues to dominate carries near the goal line. In best-ball and deeper leagues, he’s a reasonable anchor as a reliable TD source who can pay off with steady weekly production.
Summary
Robinson enters 2025 with a clear path to continued trust as Washington’s primary early-down back. His 2024 performance showed resilience through injuries and a high-volume role, and the 2025 projections place him in a favorable range for managers who value TD upside and a stable workload. If Washington keeps him as the focal point of the ground game and JCM doesn’t dramatically cut into his carries, Robinson could deliver solid value in the middle rounds of fantasy drafts. He’s a player to monitor closely in the early season to gauge workload and any evolving backfield dynamics.