Is Jacory Croskey-Merritt playing today? Why Commanders RB is off to slow start in Week 16

Mike Moraitis

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The Washington Commanders made a change at running back in recent weeks, going from Jacory Croskey-Merritt as their starter to Chris Rodriguez.

Croskey-Merritt started in the backfield for the Commanders in the Week 15, but that was because Rodriguez was ruled out due to injury.

In Week 16 against the Philadelphia Eagles, it looks like things are back to normal in Washington's backfield.

Is Jacory Croskey-Merritt playing today?

Yes, Croskey-Merritt is active and healthy, he just didn't see the field on the opening drive.

As we expected, Rodriguez got the start and it looks like he'll resume lead-back duties now that he's healthy.

That's likely going to lead to a quiet night for JCM.

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