The Washington Commanders (2-2) will visit the Los Angeles Chargers (3-1) in Week 5. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Chris Rodriguez Jr..
Is Chris Rodriguez Jr. Playing in Week 5?
Rodriguez is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Commanders’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Chris Rodriguez Jr. in Week 5?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. ripped off a 48-yard first-quarter run last week in Atlanta as the Falcons overreacted to the gravity caused by Marcus Mariota.
That made for a good highlight, but I found it telling that, despite the monster play, Washington still functioned as a committee.
Week 4 Commanders (snaps, touches, routes)
- Chris Rodriguez: 20 / 7 / 8
- Bill Croskey-Merritt: 17 / 9 / 5
- Jeremy McNichols: 16 / 3 / 12
This is truly one of those situations where, if you have more than one player occupying a role, for fantasy purposes, you have nobody of interest.
Jayden Daniels is expected back this week, and maybe we see one of these three fit better next to him than the others, but we’d just be guessing at this point to assign that role to anyone.
Rodriguez can be held onto in deeper formats if for no other reason than the Commanders don’t go on bye until Week 12, and he gives you a warm body that is connected to an above-average offense.
I’m not overly optimistic that we get much role development here, but a speculative stash is plenty acceptable.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Rodriguez’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 5
Rodriguez is projected to score 10.7 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Rodriguez to rush for 63 yards and 0.6 rushing touchdowns, while adding 0 receptions for 4 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 5 Weather Impact: Commanders at Chargers
The forecast for kickoff is 79 degrees Fahrenheit with 8 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
