Chris Rodriguez Jr. Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 8 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 27
- Height / weight
- 5'11", 224 lb
- Experience
- 4th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 5.1
- Pos rank
- RB51
- Rostered
- 22%
Week 8 vs. Colts, Sun Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET 16th vs. RBs, neutral
Chris Rodriguez Jr. Fantasy Football
RB, Jacksonville Jaguars
Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s 2026 Season, Week by Week
6 games played: two mid-range starts and four busts. The next four matchups are a tough stretch ahead.
- Week 5, vs PHI,2.1, RB59,Win
- Week 6, vs HOU,5.5, RB38,Loss
- Week 7,Bye,No game
- Up next. Week 8, vs IND,16th vs RB,Neutral
- Week 9, at BAL,28th vs RB,Tough
- Week 10, at TEN,15th vs RB,Neutral
- Week 11, at NYG,18th vs RB,Neutral
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to RBs through Week 7. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Chris Rodriguez Jr.?
Rodriguez Jr. is a bench stash. He is RB51 at 5.1 PPR PPG. His best upcoming spot is the Titans in Week 10, while the Ravens in Week 9 is a tougher matchup.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Browns | W 34–10 | 2.3 | RB62 |
| 2 | @ Broncos | L 13–20 | 1.3 | RB70 |
| 3 | vs Patriots | W 35–6 | 9.7 | RB26 |
| 4 | @ Bengals | W 22–17 | 9.5 | RB31 |
| 5 | vs Eagles | W 19–17 | 2.1 | RB59 |
| 6 | vs Texans | L 31–34 | 5.5 | RB38 |
| Total | 4–2 | 30.4 | RB51 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | JAX | 6 | 168 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 30.4 | 5.1 | - |
| 2025 | WAS | 13 | 500 | 6 | 3 | 30 | 0 | 92.0 | 7.1 | RB51 |
| 2024 | WAS | 9 | 173 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 31.5 | 3.5 | RB82 |
| 2023 | WAS | 13 | 247 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 37.9 | 2.9 | RB78 |
| Career | 41 | 1,088 | 12 | 7 | 60 | 0 | 191.8 | 4.7 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The ceiling is the catch. He's a non-factor in the passing game (four targets, 0.3 yards per route run), which caps him as a two-down grinder rather than a bell cow. Next on the depth chart after him: Lequint Allen JR.. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 4. Injury history
- 2025footPlayed through
- 2025head1 game
- 2025hip1 game
- 2023head2 games
More on Chris Rodriguez Jr and the Jaguars
- Jaguars depth chartWho starts, who backs up, and who is next man upOpen
- Jaguars scheduleEvery remaining opponent and the fantasy matchupOpen
- RB rest-of-season rankingsWhere every RB ranks for the rest of 2026Open
- RB strength of scheduleWhich defenses RBs face the rest of the wayOpen
- RB projectionsWeekly and rest-of-season RB projectionsOpen
- Trade value chartWhat every player is worth in a redraft tradeOpen
- Jaguars usage reportSnap share, targets and touches by playerOpen
- Dynasty RB rankingsLong-term RB values for dynasty leaguesOpen
- Redraft rankings2026 redraft rankings across all positionsOpen
- Dynasty rankingsDynasty Command consensus valuesOpen
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RB52Justice HillRavens5.1 PPG
RB53Sean TuckerBuccaneers5.0 PPG
RB54Zonovan KnightCardinals4.9 PPG
Chris Rodriguez Jr. Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Chris Rodriguez Jr. in Week 8?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. is depth in most leagues for Week 8 against the Colts, as the RB51 in PPR points per game this season (5.1 a game). The Colts rank 16th in PPR points allowed to RBs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Rodriguez Jr..
How many fantasy points is Chris Rodriguez Jr. averaging in 2026?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. is averaging 5.1 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 30.4 points across 6 games. His last game produced 5.5 points.
Where does Chris Rodriguez Jr. rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. ranks RB51 in PPR points per game in 2026 and RB54 in total points, through 6 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Chris Rodriguez Jr. worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Chris Rodriguez Jr. is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 22% of leagues.
What is Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s fantasy football role?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. is RB2 on the Jaguars depth chart. He is averaging 6.5 carries and 0.3 targets a game, on 25% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s next three games are Week 8 vs. the Colts (16th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral), Week 9 at the Ravens (28th in PPR points allowed to RBs, tough) and Week 10 at the Titans (15th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Chris Rodriguez Jr. been in fantasy football this season?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of his 6 games this season and outside the top 36 in 4. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 3.8 points around his 5.1-point average.
What is Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s floor has been 1.3 PPR points (Week 2, RB70) and his ceiling 9.7 (Week 3, RB26). His median week has been 3.9 points. See Rodriguez Jr.'s full game log.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. 2026 Stats
Touchdowns account for 39% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
- Rush yards
- 168
- 39 Carries
- Yds / carry
- 4.3
- Rush TD
- 2
- Receiving
- 1 rec · 6 yds
- 2 Targets · 0 TD
Chris Rodriguez Jr. Rushing Stats
Committee back · Low volume · Average efficiency
Efficiency
- Yards after contact per carry - 13th of 76 RBs2.1813th of 76
- Explosive run rate - 60th of 76 RBs5.1%60th of 76
- Fantasy points per opportunity - 21st of 76 RBs0.7221st of 76
- Yards before contact per carry - 44th of 76 RBs2.1344th of 76
- Broken tackles - 23rd of 76 RBs423rd of 76
Usage
- Snap share - 62nd of 76 RBs25.0%62nd of 76
- Target share - 71st of 76 RBs1.1%71st of 76
- Red-zone opportunities - 35th of 76 RBs1035th of 76
- Targets per game - 73rd of 76 RBs0.373rd of 76
Ranks: 2026 through Week 7 among 76 qualified RBs.
Rushing profile
Rodriguez Jr. gains yards after contact and scores efficiently per touch, but draws few targets and plays a part-time share of snaps.
Fantasy impact
His floor is his volume: 6.5 carries and 0.3 targets a game this season. Efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
5.3
Career PPG
36 games, 4 seasons
63%
Availability
Share of team games played
17%
Top-24 weeks
Top-24 RB finishes
5.2
Weekly swing
Low week-to-week
What His Career Numbers Say
Rodriguez Jr. has averaged 5.3 fantasy points per game over 36 games and 4 seasons, without a top-12 finish.
So far in 2026 he is at 5.1 per game, down 2.0 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 6.8 carries plus targets a game against 8.9. His quarterback this season has been Trevor Lawrence.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Rodriguez Jr.'s rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 500Rush yards2025
- 6Total TD2025
- 92.0Fantasy pts2025 · RB51
- 1,148Career scrimmage yds2023–2026
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How many fantasy points does Chris Rodriguez Jr. have in 2026?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. has 30.4 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 7, 5.1 per game across 6 games. That total ranks RB54 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many rushing yards does Chris Rodriguez Jr. have this season?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. has 168 rushing yards in 2026 through Week 7, 28 a game at 4.3 yards per carry. His high was 55 yards, in Week 6 against the Texans.
How many touchdowns does Chris Rodriguez Jr. have this season?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. has 2 touchdowns in 2026 through Week 7: 2 rushing and 0 receiving.
How many rushing touchdowns does Chris Rodriguez Jr. have this season?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. has 2 rushing touchdowns in 2026 through Week 7, on 39 carries.
How many carries does Chris Rodriguez Jr. have this season?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. has 39 carries in 2026 through Week 7, 6.5 a game, for 168 yards. His high was 11 carries, in Week 6 against the Texans.
How many receptions does Chris Rodriguez Jr. have this season?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. has 1 reception for 6 yards in 2026 through Week 7, on 2 targets. His high was 1 catches, in Week 5 against the Eagles.
How many receiving yards does Chris Rodriguez Jr. have this season?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. has 6 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 7, 1.0 a game on 1 catch. His high was 6 yards, in Week 5 against the Eagles.
How many targets does Chris Rodriguez Jr. have this season?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. has drawn 2 targets in 2026 through Week 7, 0.3 a game, and caught 1 of them. His high was 1 targets, in Week 5 against the Eagles.
How many games has Chris Rodriguez Jr. played in 2026?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. has played 6 games in the 2026 season through Week 7.
What were Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s stats last season?
In 2025, Chris Rodriguez Jr. ran for 500 yards and 6 touchdowns and caught 3 passes for 30 yards in 13 games. That was 92.0 PPR points (7.1 per game), an RB51 finish.
What are Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s career NFL stats?
Across 4 seasons and 41 games, Chris Rodriguez Jr. has 1,088 rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns, plus 7 catches for 60 yards, for 191.8 PPR fantasy points (4.7 per game).
How many touchdowns does Chris Rodriguez Jr. have in his career?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. has 12 touchdowns in his NFL career: 12 rushing and 0 receiving, over 41 games.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. Game Log 2026
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CLE13th | W 34-10 | 2.3 | 6 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB62 |
Week 1 · CLE · W 34-10 · 2.3 pts
How the 2.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | DEN10th | L 13-20 | 1.3 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB70 |
Week 2 · DEN · L 13-20 · 1.3 pts
How the 1.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | NE30th | W 35-6 | 9.7 | 8 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB26 |
Week 3 · NE · W 35-6 · 9.7 pts
How the 9.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | CIN31st | W 22-17 | 9.5 | 6 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB31 |
Week 4 · CIN · W 22-17 · 9.5 pts
How the 9.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | PHI17th | W 19-17 | 2.1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | RB59 |
Week 5 · PHI · W 19-17 · 2.1 pts
How the 2.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | HOU14th | L 31-34 | 5.5 | 11 | 55 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB38 |
Week 6 · HOU · L 31-34 · 5.5 pts
How the 5.5 points scored (PPR)
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| Avg | 6 games | 4-2 | 5.1 | 6.5 | 28.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 0.0 | RB48 |
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
2 RB2 · 4 busts
Also: Wk 2 (RB70)
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Houston
11 carries, 55 yds. 0/1 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 30% of the snaps and handled 11 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Held in check by Philadelphia
2 carries, 5 yds. 1/1 receiving, 6 yds.
He played 13% of the snaps and handled 2 carries. Just 2.5 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Efficient in a road upset
6 carries, 35 yds, 1 TD. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 25% of the snaps and handled 6 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a win vs. New England
8 carries, 37 yds, 1 TD. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 21% of the snaps and handled 8 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Denver
6 carries, 13 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 22% of the snaps and handled 6 carries. Just 2.2 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Cleveland
6 carries, 23 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 40% of the snaps and handled 6 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup - Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts
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View matchup - Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Giants
Chris Rodriguez Jr. Game Log 2024
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
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| 9 | NYG8th | W 27-22 | 5.2 | 11 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB43 |
Week 9 · NYG · W 27-22 · 5.2 pts
How the 5.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | PIT22nd | L 27-28 | 0.4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB66 |
Week 10 · PIT · L 27-28 · 0.4 pts
How the 0.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | Did not play (inactive) | ||||||||||
| 12 | Did not play (inactive) | ||||||||||
| 13 | TEN10th | W 42-19 | 15.4 | 13 | 94 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB16 |
Week 13 · TEN · W 42-19 · 15.4 pts
How the 15.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | Bye week | ||||||||||
| 15 | NO4th | W 20-19 | 0.2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB78 |
Week 15 · NO · W 20-19 · 0.2 pts
How the 0.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | PHI31st | W 36-33 | 0.5 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB77 |
Week 16 · PHI · W 36-33 · 0.5 pts
How the 0.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | ATL11th | W 30-24 | 9.8 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | RB23 |
Week 17 · ATL · W 30-24 · 9.8 pts
How the 9.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | DAL14th | W 23-19 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB83 |
Week 18 · DAL · W 23-19 · 0.0 pts
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| Avg | 7 games | 6-1 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 24.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 0.0 | RB55 |
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2024: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
2 RB1 · 5 busts
Also: Wk 16 (RB77), Wk 18 (RB83)
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by Dallas
0 carries, 0 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 2% of the snaps and handled 0 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week vs. Atlanta
5 carries, 16 yds, 1 TD. 1/1 receiving, 12 yds.
He played 22% of the snaps and handled 5 carries. Just 3.2 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Philadelphia
3 carries, 5 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 10% of the snaps and handled 3 carries. Just 1.7 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by New Orleans
1 carries, 2 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 4% of the snaps and handled 1 carries. Just 2.0 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week vs. Tennessee
13 carries, 94 yds, 1 TD. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 28% of the snaps and handled 13 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Pittsburgh
2 carries, 4 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 8% of the snaps and handled 2 carries. Just 2.0 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by the Giants
11 carries, 52 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 32% of the snaps and handled 11 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
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How did Chris Rodriguez Jr. do in his last game?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. scored 5.5 PPR points in Week 6 against the Texans, a 34–31 loss, an RB38 finish. He ran 11 times for 55 yards, and caught 0 of 1 target for 0 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Chris Rodriguez Jr. score in his last game?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. scored 5.5 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 6 against the Texans, an RB38 finish for the week. That was right at his season average of 5.1.
How many rushing yards did Chris Rodriguez Jr. have in his last game?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. ran for 55 yards on 11 carries in Week 6 against the Texans.
How many touchdowns did Chris Rodriguez Jr. score in his last game?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. did not score a touchdown in Week 6 against the Texans; his 5.5 points came from yardage and catches.
How many carries did Chris Rodriguez Jr. have in his last game?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. had 11 carries for 55 yards in Week 6 against the Texans, playing 30% of the offensive snaps.
How many receptions did Chris Rodriguez Jr. have in his last game?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. caught 0 of 1 target for 0 yards in Week 6 against the Texans.
What were Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s stats in Week 5?
In Week 5 against the Eagles, a 19–17 win, Chris Rodriguez Jr. ran 2 times for 5 yards, and caught 1 of 1 target for 6 yards. That was 2.1 PPR points, an RB59 finish.
What was Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s best game this season?
Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s best 2026 game was Week 3 against the Patriots: 9.7 PPR points, an RB26 finish. He ran 8 times for 37 yards and 1 touchdown.
What was Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s worst game this season?
Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 2 at the Broncos: 1.3 PPR points, an RB70 finish. He ran 6 times for 13 yards.
How many games has Chris Rodriguez Jr. scored a touchdown in this season?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. has scored a touchdown in 2 of his 6 games this season, most recently in Week 4.
Can I see Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Rodriguez Jr.'s weekly results from any season from 2023 through 2025.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. Rest-of-Season Outlook
Through 6 games he's RB51 at 5.1 PPR points per game, against 7.1 over 13 games last season (RB51). He's running behind last season's pace.
Through Week 7 he ranks 35th of 56 in rushing volume (6.5 carries per game), 54th of 56 in receiving role (0.3 targets per game) and 10th of 54 in efficiency (2.18 yards after contact per carry). His points come from his efficiency. Receiving role is the soft spot. Trevor Lawrence is his quarterback.
He's RB2 on the depth chart, so his value depends on the players ahead of him.
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Rodriguez built a real case in 2025: 500 rushing yards on 112 carries (4.46 per attempt), six touchdowns, and a goal-line specialty role with 14 carries inside the five and 34 red-zone opportunities across just 12 games. The contact balance is the selling point. He forced 13 broken tackles, churned 2.97 yards after contact per attempt, and popped an explosive run rate of 11.6 percent with a 48-yard long. At a 31.2 percent snap share, his slightly positive EPA per play (0.025) and clean ledger (zero fumbles) marked him as a trustworthy finisher.
The ceiling is the catch. He's a non-factor in the passing game (four targets, 0.3 yards per route run), which caps him as a two-down grinder rather than a bell cow. A new home in Jacksonville resets the depth chart, so his fantasy value hinges on whether he wins the early-down and goal-line snaps that fueled his touchdown equity. Bench stash with standalone touchdown upside.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2026 rank through Week 7 among the 56 running backs who have played at least six games. Each bar is one running back, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Rushing volume
Receiving role
Efficiency
- Yards after contact per carry
- 2.18
- Broken tackles
- 4
- Explosive-run rate
- 5.1%
- Red-zone opportunities
- 10
- Snap share
- 25.0%
- Targets
- 2
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- The scheduleNone of his next four opponents is a top-10 matchup for RBs.Wk 8 IND, 16thWk 9 BAL, 28thWk 10 TEN, 15thWk 11 NYG, 18th
- Strong efficiency2.18 yards after contact per carry, 10th of 54 RBs in 2026.
Risk
- RoleHe's RB2 on the depth chart.
- Limited receiving role0.3 targets per game, 54th of 56 RBs in 2026.
- A tough matchupThe Ravens in Week 9 (28th) is among the stingiest defenses against RBs.
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What is Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. projects as an efficient depth RB for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His efficiency (2.18 yards after contact per carry, 10th of 54 RBs in 2026) supports that. His receiving role (0.3 targets per game, 54th of 56 RBs in 2026) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. is the RB51 in PPR points per game through Week 7. That puts him in depth RB territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s projected role going forward?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. is RB2 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
Will Chris Rodriguez Jr. get more touches?
Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s touches are holding steady: 7.5 a game over his last two games against 6.8 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s fantasy football upside?
Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s upside: his ceiling this season is 9.7 PPR points (Week 3, RB26) and his efficiency (2.18 yards after contact per carry, 10th of 54 RBs in 2026) gives him a weekly floor to build on.
What could hurt Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s fantasy value?
Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s risks: his receiving role (0.3 targets per game, 54th of 56 RBs in 2026) limits his scoring and the Ravens in Week 9 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 0 come against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 2 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. Injury Update & History
Is Chris Rodriguez Jr. injured?
Practice participation
Week 8 reports: Wed, Thu, FriRodriguez Jr. hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
Four logged injuries in four seasons. Most of his lost time came from a concussion in 2023; nothing else has cost him more than 1 game.
Durability
85/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Concussion · 2023
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Concussion | 1 | 2 |
| Head | 1 | 1 |
| Hip / groin | 1 | 1 |
| Foot / toe | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 4 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- No body part injured twice
- Questionable in 2025, 2 games missed
- 4 games in 4 seasons, 2 of them in 2023
- 4 injuries spread across 4 body parts
Chris Rodriguez Jr. Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Rodriguez Jr. a game this season.
- 2025
Questionable Played through
Questionable
- 2025
Illness 1 game
Rodriguez was a late addition to the injury report and ruled out with an illness just hours before the Commanders' Christmas Day game against the Cowboys.
- 2025
Groin 1 game
After not practicing to start the week and being limited in later sessions, Rodriguez was ruled out for the Week 15 game against the Giants due to a groin injury.
- 2023
Concussion 2 games
On December 28, 2023, Rodriguez was placed on injured reserve due to concussion symptoms, ending his rookie season.
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Is Chris Rodriguez Jr. injured?
No. As of October 28, 2026, Chris Rodriguez Jr. is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Chris Rodriguez Jr. playing this week?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. has no injury designation for Week 8 against the Colts on Sunday, November 1, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has Chris Rodriguez Jr. missed any games this season?
No. Chris Rodriguez Jr. has played in every Jaguars game in 2026, 6 games so far.
What is Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s injury history?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. has 4 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 4 games in all: 2 for a concussion in 2023, 1 for an illness in 2025 and 1 for a groin injury in 2025. No body part has been injured twice.
What was Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s most recent injury?
Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s most recent logged injury was a questionable injury in Week 18 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Chris Rodriguez Jr. have any recurring injuries?
No. Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s four logged injuries were to four different body parts, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
What was Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s worst injury?
Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s longest absence came from a concussion in 2023, which cost him 2 games of the 4 he has missed in his career.
Latest Chris Rodriguez Jr. News & Updates
Latest update
Rodriguez Jr. struggles vs. Houston
5.5 FPTS
L 31–34 vs HOUFantasy impact: Floor game11 CAR · 55 YDS
The Texans kept Rodriguez Jr. out of the end zone and under his average.
Season Timeline
Week 5Oct 11W 19–17 vs PHI
Fantasy impact: Negative. Rodriguez Jr. struggles vs. Philadelphia
2.1 FPTS · 2 CAR · 5 YDS
The Eagles held Rodriguez Jr. to 2.5 yards per carry.
Finish: RB59FloorView Game RecapWeek 4Oct 4W 22–17 @ CIN
Fantasy impact: Positive. Rodriguez Jr. solid in win at Cincinnati
9.5 FPTS · 6 CAR · 35 YDS · 1 TD
Touchdowns did the work: they made up 63% of his 9.5 points.
Finish: RB31SolidView Game RecapWeek 3Sep 27W 35–6 vs NE
Fantasy impact: Positive. Rodriguez Jr. solid in win vs. New England
9.7 FPTS · 8 CAR · 37 YDS · 1 TD
Volume drove it: 8 touches produced a RB26 finish.
Finish: RB26SolidView Game RecapWeek 2Sep 20L 13–20 @ DEN
Fantasy impact: Negative. Rodriguez Jr. struggles at Denver
1.3 FPTS · 6 CAR · 13 YDS
The Broncos held Rodriguez Jr. to 2.2 yards per carry.
Finish: RB70FloorView Game RecapWeek 1Sep 13W 34–10 vs CLE
Fantasy impact: Negative. Rodriguez Jr. struggles vs. Cleveland
2.3 FPTS · 6 CAR · 23 YDS
The Browns kept Rodriguez Jr. out of the end zone and under his average.
Finish: RB62FloorView Game Recap
No updates of this type yet this season.
Around the Jaguars
Jaguars Teammates News
Updates on Rodriguez Jr.'s backfield partners and quarterback.
- Trevor Lawrence: Big downturn in Week 2 loss (opens in new tab)Trevor Lawrence, QB. 184 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Trevor Lawrence: Brilliant effort in Week 1 win (opens in new tab)Trevor Lawrence, QB. 184 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Bhayshul Tuten: Impressive as lead back in win (opens in new tab)Bhayshul Tuten, RB. 94 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Bhayshul Tuten: Ready to go for Week 1 (opens in new tab)Bhayshul Tuten, RB. 94 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Bhayshul Tuten: Misses practice with illness (opens in new tab)Bhayshul Tuten, RB. 94 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Trevor Lawrence: Could play in Friday's contest (opens in new tab)Trevor Lawrence, QB. 184 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
RBs like Chris Rodriguez Jr.
RB48Roschon JohnsonBears5.6 PPGRB49Kenny GainwellBuccaneers5.6 PPGRB50George HolaniSeahawks5.1 PPGRB51You are hereChris Rodriguez Jr.Jaguars5.1 PPGRB52Justice HillRavens5.1 PPGRB53Sean TuckerBuccaneers5.0 PPGRB54Zonovan KnightCardinals4.9 PPGChris Rodriguez Jr. News FAQ
What is the latest news on Chris Rodriguez Jr.?
The latest Rodriguez Jr. update, from October 18: Rodriguez Jr. struggles vs. Houston. Rodriguez Jr. ran 11 times for 55 yards in the 34–31 loss vs. Houston. He played 30% of the offensive snaps.
How does the latest Chris Rodriguez Jr. news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 5.5 fantasy points, a RB38 finish, right at his 5.1 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. Bio
Chris Rodriguez Jr. is a running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he wears No. 24. Born September 26, 1999, he attended Ola and played college football at Kentucky.
The Washington Commanders selected Rodriguez in round 6, pick 193, of the 2023 NFL Draft. Since then, Rodriguez joined the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2026.
In 36 regular-season games since 2023, he has run for 1,088 yards and 12 touchdowns and caught 7 passes.
Career Timeline
What happened at each stop
Jacksonville Jaguars Current team2026–present
He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 3 of 6 games.
Washington Commanders2023–2025
Selected in round 6, pick 193, of the 2023 NFL Draft. He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 21 of 35 games.
College: Kentucky
Trades and Team Changes
- JoinedJoined the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- DraftedSelected by the Washington Commanders in round 6, pick 193.
RBs like Chris Rodriguez Jr.
RB48Roschon JohnsonBears5.6 PPGRB49Kenny GainwellBuccaneers5.6 PPGRB50George HolaniSeahawks5.1 PPGRB51You are hereChris Rodriguez Jr.Jaguars5.1 PPGRB52Justice HillRavens5.1 PPGRB53Sean TuckerBuccaneers5.0 PPGRB54Zonovan KnightCardinals4.9 PPGAbout Chris Rodriguez Jr.: Bio FAQ
How old is Chris Rodriguez Jr.?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. is 27 years old. He was born on September 26, 1999. 2026 is his 4th NFL season.
How tall is Chris Rodriguez Jr.?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. is 5 feet 11 inches tall (5'11"), listed at 224 pounds, and plays running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
How much does Chris Rodriguez Jr. weigh?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. weighs 224 pounds, his listed weight on the Jacksonville Jaguars roster. He is listed at 5'11".
What number does Chris Rodriguez Jr. wear?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. wears number 24 for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He plays running back.
What position does Chris Rodriguez Jr. play?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. plays running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars, wearing number 24. 2026 is his 4th season in the NFL.
What team does Chris Rodriguez Jr. play for?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. plays for the Jacksonville Jaguars as a running back. He has been with the Jaguars since 2026.
Where did Chris Rodriguez Jr. go to college?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. played college football at Kentucky, after attending Ola (GA).
Where is Chris Rodriguez Jr. from?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. went to high school in Georgia, at Ola, before playing college football at Kentucky.
When is Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s birthday?
Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s birthday is September 26. He was born on September 26, 1999 and is 27 years old.
How long has Chris Rodriguez Jr. been in the NFL?
2026 is Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s 4th NFL season; he entered the league in 2023. View his career statistics.
What teams has Chris Rodriguez Jr. played for?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. has played for the Washington Commanders and Jacksonville Jaguars. View his career statistics.
What year did Chris Rodriguez Jr. enter the NFL?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. entered the NFL in 2023. 2026 is his 4th season.