Washington Commanders operating again Brian Robinson Jr. has had the most effective begin of his three-year NFL profession by means of the primary 5 weeks. Robinson rushed for 325 yards, averaged four.5 yards per try and scored 5 touchdowns.
Sadly, Robinson suffered a knee damage a number of weeks in the past and missed final week's loss in Baltimore. This week, Robinson returned to apply, however on a restricted foundation.
Will he play in Sunday's Week 7 recreation towards the Carolina Panthers?
The Chiefs listed Robinson as questionable on the ultimate damage report, and head coach Dan Quinn sounded constructive about his standing for Sunday.
“Yeah, Brian had a very good week, so it's all trending,” Quinn mentioned. “We'll take him to the sport tomorrow and see how he seems. However it was a troublesome mistake final week so it's good to see him trending in the precise locations and we'll see him bounce again and all that stuff tomorrow and within the recreation.”
Keep in mind, the Chiefs minimize Robinson on Saturday, the day earlier than their recreation in Baltimore. Nonetheless, he appeared extra optimistic about Robinson's probabilities this week.
What did Robinson's Washington lack?
“I feel it helps form a few of our identification, truthfully,” Quinn mentioned. “And generally the nearer it’s to those quick drives and to the purpose line, that's actually the place you generally really feel Brian's power and toughness come alive. Generally his two-yard run is nearly as good as his 22-yard run. And these are among the issues he affords with us.”
Carolina has one of many worst run defenses within the NFL, so whereas it might make sense to present Robinson one other week to get wholesome, he'll play if he's 100 % — and he ought to.
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