Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (36) carries the ball against the Miami Dolphins in the second quarter during the 2025 NFL Madrid Game at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information.

The Commanders’ backfield has been all over the place this season.

Austin Ekeler suffered a torn Achilles tendon in Week 2 and it appeared rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt would take over as the team’s top running back.

But the seventh-rounder has struggled, opening the door for Chris Rodriguez Jr. to take the top job.

In two of the last three weeks, Rodriguez has led the Commanders in rushing yards and attempts, an

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