Why Chris Rodriguez is playing more than Jacory Croskey-Merritt at Commanders RB

Billy Heyen

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The Washington Commanders have oscillated a decent amount in their running back room this season.

But lately, they've made their preference clear.

Chris Rodriguez Jr. Has become the lead back over Jacory Croskey-Merritt.

On Sunday in Madrid, C-Rod got the first few carries and snaps for the Commanders.

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Why is Chris Rodriguez playing more than Jacory Croskey-Merritt?

JCM wasn't effective enough in the middle of the season.

Rodriguez was named a captain before Week 10 and has now been the on-paper lead back for both Weeks 10 and 11.

Interestingly, JCM still outcarried Rodriguez 11-6 in Week 10, but that was also a big blowout.

It seems like the Commanders enjoy having Rodriguez out there. Dan Quinn has always spoken positively about him.

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