"With veteran starter Austin Ekeler suffering a potential career-ending Achilles tear in Week 2, JCM is now poised to take on an even larger workload going forward. He's been elevated to the Commanders' RB1 role and should get the bulk of touches over backups Jeremy McNichols and Chris Rodriguez. The best is still to come from Croskey-Merritt. He's already massively outperformed expectations for a player drafted in a spot where even making the final roster is far from guaranteed."
"The Commanders lost Ekeler to a torn Achilles tendon against the Green Bay Packers. They traded Robinson to the San Francisco 49ers for a sixth-round selection before the campaign began. Croskey-Merritt is the new No. 1 option, and there is supreme confidence in his capabilities. Croskey-Merritt won't be a solo act. Jeremy McNichols provides the veteran presence in Ekeler's absence."
Austin Ekeler suffered a torn Achilles in Week 2 and Brian Robinson Jr. was traded, leaving Jacory Croskey-Merritt as the Commanders' lead running back. Croskey-Merritt, a seventh-round rookie, has earned confidence after outperforming expectations and has been elevated to RB1. Playing time depends on improved pass protection, a focus for Kliff Kingsbury. Jeremy McNichols provides veteran support, Chris Rodriguez Jr. should see more involvement, and Chase Edmonds was signed to the practice squad as a potential dual-threat option. An analyst suggested Croskey-Merritt could enter Offensive Rookie of the Year contention if he capitalizes on expanded duties.
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