Washington Commanders RB RolesLast Update: 9/15/2025
RB Overview
Role Security: High
9/15/25: Jacory Croskey-Merritt plays 31% snap share with 1 target per game and 7 rushes per game, taking 29% of the team’s red-zone carries. Meanwhile, Jeremy McNichols records 10% playing time with 2 targets per game and 2 rushes per game.
Austin Ekeler suffered a season-ending injury- RB Chris Rodriguez was a healthy scratch in Weeks 1 and 2. Jeremy McNichols will likely become the primary passing-down RB, while Rodriguez should take on a short-yardage role in Week 3.
Austin Ekeler suffered a season-ending injury- RB Chris Rodriguez was a healthy scratch in Weeks 1 and 2. Jeremy McNichols will likely become the primary passing-down RB, while Rodriguez should take on a short-yardage role in Week 3.
WR Overview
9/15/25: Terry McLaurin is on the field for 93% of snaps with 6.5 targets per game, capturing 20% of the red-zone looks. In addition, Deebo Samuel logs 89% snap share with 9 targets per game, also earning 20% of the red-zone share. Finally, Noah Brown plays 77% of snaps with 3.5 targets per game, matching 20% of the red-zone work.
TE Overview
9/15/25: Zach Ertz posts a 74% snap share with 6.5 targets per game, commanding 40% of the team’s red-zone targets.