Brian Robinson

Brian Robinson

25-Year-Old Running BackRB
Washington Commanders
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Robinson has yet to show explosiveness in the NFL while fumbling six times on 428 touches, but he remains the favorite for power-rushing work in a new-look Washington offense under coordinator Kliff Kingsbury. The bad news is that the Commanders signed Austin Ekeler, who could hold a monopoly on the passing-down snaps even after Robinson's 43 targets last season yielded a 36-368-4 receiving line. If Ekeler has a much larger role than what former backfield mate Antonio GIbson took on last year, Robinson's fantasy production will largely depend on Washington remaining competitive in any given game. There's also the potential for 2023 sixth-round pick Chris Rodriguez to steal some carries -- something that happened late last season before Rodriguez hurt his ankle -- especially if Robinson keeps fumbling (four in 2023) or simply isn't as highly regarded by the new coaching staff. Rodriguez might even be the more explosive runner of the two, so Robinson needs to minimize mistakes and perhaps do a better job using his 228-pound frame to pick up extra yards after contact. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a four-year, $5.04 million contract with the Commanders in May of 2022.
Garners 72 total yards, TD in loss
RBWashington Commanders
November 14, 2024
Robinson rushed 16 times for 63 yards and a touchdown and brought in his only target for nine yards in the Commanders' 26-18 loss to the Eagles on Thursday night.
ANALYSIS
Robinson opened the scoring on a one-yard touchdown run late in the first quarter, his seventh rushing TD of the season. Six of those trips to the end zone have come in the last six contests, and Robinson has managed at least Thursday's rushing yardage total in four of the last five games. Robinson does continue to be the clear lead back when healthy -- Austin Ekeler and Jeremy McNichols combined for only five rush attempts against Philadelphia -- and that pattern should continue in a highly favorable Week 12 home matchup against the Cowboys on Sunday, Nov. 24.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Brian Robinson's 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Broken Tackle %
    The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
  • Positive Run %
    The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
  • % Yds After Contact
    The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
  • Avg Yds After Contact
    The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
  • Rushing TD %
    Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
  • Touches Per Game
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
  • % Snaps w/Touch
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Broken Tackle %
13.7%
 
Positive Run %
82.1%
 
% Yds After Contact
73.5%
 
Avg Yds After Contact
3.3
 
Rushing TD %
6.0%
 
Touches Per Game
15.9
 
% Snaps w/Touch
46.7%
 
Air Yards Per Game
-2.6
 
Air Yards Per Snap
-0.08
 
% Team Air Yards
-0.9%
 
% Team Targets
4.2%
 
Avg Depth of Target
-1.6 Yds
 
Catch Rate
76.9%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
11.9
 
% Targeted On Route
13.4%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.91
 
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31145%
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27240%
6726%
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Sunday, Nov 24th at 1:00PM
Overall QB Rating Against
85.7
 
Cornerbacks
79.9
 
Safeties
97.7
 
Linebackers
87.3
 
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Brian Robinson's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 1"
 
Weight
228 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.53 sec
 
Vertical Jump
30.0 in
 
Broad Jump
119 in
 
Hand Length
9.75 in
 
Arm Length
31.88 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
In 2022 Washington entertained the theory that their years of poor offensive results were due to failures by Antonio Gibson, and they committed to that theory by feeding Robinson carries for 12 games. The results didn't get any better for the offense, and coordinator Scott Turner has since been fired, so it's not clear how committed to Robinson the Commanders might be at this point. Robinson holds on to the ball and always keeps an anchor as a runner, but he struggles to dodge defenders or create yardage after contact and won't run away from anyone. New OC Eric Bieniemy holds the keys to the Washington offense, so Robinson's fantasy value going forward largely depends on whether Bieniemy prefers Robinson over Gibson and rookie sixth-round pick Chris Rodriguez. Robinson was gifted rushing volume against a weak schedule in 2022 and still got nowhere near the production demonstrated by Gibson as a rookie, while Rodriguez was a more explosive runner in the SEC at Kentucky (6.2 YPC, 33 touchdowns) than Robinson was at Alabama (5.0 YPC, 29 touchdowns).
Alabama has churned out a number of productive NFL running backs in recent years, but Robinson could have a hard time living up to the standard set by Josh Jacobs and Damien Harris, much less Najee Harris and Derrick Henry. The third-round rookie is big and strong enough to handle a large workload, but his upright running style invites contact and he doesn't have the speed or elusiveness to avoid many tacklers. With the Commanders, the 6-foot-1, 228-pounder initially was expected to take some short-yardage work away from returnee Antonio Gibson and possibly push for a key early-down role, but his NFL regular season debut is on hold after he was placed on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury List on Sept. 1, as Robinson is recovering from wounds suffered during a robbery attempt. As a result, rookie back will miss at least the first four games of the season, with a timetable for his return yet to be determined.
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Ready to return in Week 11
RBWashington Commanders
November 13, 2024
Robinson (hamstring) doesn't have a designation for Thursday's game at Philadelphia, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
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Stays limited in walkthrough
RBWashington Commanders
Hamstring
November 12, 2024
Robinson (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant in Tuesday's walkthrough practice.
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Estimated as limited Monday
RBWashington Commanders
Hamstring
November 11, 2024
Robinson (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimate.
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Ruled out for Week 10
RBWashington Commanders
Hamstring
November 8, 2024
Robinson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
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Not seen at practice
RBWashington Commanders
Hamstring
November 8, 2024
Robinson (hamstring) isn't participating in the media-access portion of practice Friday and may be a game-time decision for a matchup with the Steelers on Sunday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
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Ruled out for Sunday's contest
RBWashington Commanders
November 8, 2024
Robinson has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers due to his hamstring injury, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Robinson already missed the Week 9 matchup with the Giants due to injury. He was able to put in limited practices both Wednesday and Thursday before sitting out Friday's session altogether. Robinson's absence will once again leave Austin Ekeler as the primary beneficiary after the veteran turned 14 touches into 83 yards and a rushing touchdown versus New York in his backfield mate's stead.
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