ChrisRodriguez Jr.

News: 6 days agoRodriguez rushed six times for 13 yards in the Jaguars' 20-13 loss to the Broncos on Sunday.

Spin: For the second straight game to open the season, Rodriguez operated as the clear RB2 for the Jaguars behind Bhayshul Tuten, who rushed 13 times for 65 yards and a touchdown as the lead back. Tuten also out-targeted Rodriguez two to zero. Through two games, Rodriguez has a meager 36 yards on 12 carries, averaging a pitiful 3.0 yards per carry. He's not usable in fantasy ahead of a tough Week 3 date with New England.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Rodriguez, a 2023 sixth-round NFL draft pick, spent his first three seasons with Washington and has primarily played a depth role, but he did hit career-high marks in touches (115), yardage (530) and touchdowns (six) in 2025. Rodriguez has handled more than 10 touches in nine career games and averaged 13.1 touches, 65.9 yards and 11.7 fantasy points with a total of seven touchdowns in those outings. Though he's an effective rusher, Rodriguez is not an option in the passing game (seven career targets). The 26-year-old's contract included a healthy $6.2 million in guarantees, so he's likely to have a legitimate offensive role as a counterpart to second-year backs Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen Jr. Rodriguez might score the occasional touchdown, but his role won't allow consistent fantasy output. He's best stashed on benches.