2025 Season Performance
Rodriguez has appeared in 11 games for the Commanders this season, primarily as a change-of-pace back. His game log highlights consistency: 11 carries for 39 yards in Week 3, 12 for 65 yards and a TD in Week 8, and 15 for 79 yards with a reception in Week 10's overtime thriller.
Key highlights include a career-high usage in recent weeks, with touchdowns via runs of 7, 12, 9, and 11 yards. He also added a 72-yard rushing TD and a 16-yard score in notable plays, per ESPN logs. Averaging 4.5 yards per carry, he remains a fantasy sleeper when healthy.
The Commanders' backfield rotation has benefited from his power-running style at 5'11", 224 lbs. However, with the team struggling at 3-9, coaches may limit his snaps if the groin persists.
Groin Injury and Game Status
As of December 14, 2025, Rodriguez is dealing with a groin issue that forced him to sit out practice. CBS Sports and Commanders Wire reports list him as DNP, with no confirmation on full participation yet. This comes ahead of the critical Week 15 clash with the 2-11 Giants.
Fantasy advisors from Sporting News urge caution: monitor final injury reports, as his absence could elevate other backs. Rodriguez's history includes a 2023 concussion IR stint, but he rebounded strongly in 2024 with 94-yard and multi-TD games.
Career Path and Future Outlook
From Kentucky, where he ranked second in school history for rushing TDs, Rodriguez joined Washington as a rookie. His 2023 stats: 51 carries, 247 yards, 2 TDs in 13 games. Waived and re-signed multiple times in 2024, he earned a tender in March 2025.
Looking ahead, a healthy Rodriguez could push for a larger role in 2026. His blend of vision and toughness makes him a developmental gem, especially if the Commanders address their 3-9 record in the offseason.