Washington Commanders RBs Go ‘Next Man Up’ in Win vs. New York Giants

The Washington Commanders had Brian Robinson Jr. not against the New York Giants, but they were still able to get one 27-22 win in week 9.

Robinson tried to get ready during warmups before the game started, but his hamstring wasn’t healthy enough to go for the Commanders.

Therefore, the depth of the commander at the position was tested, but Jayden Daniels believed the group went a step further.

“You can see earlier this year that (running back Austin) Ekeler was out and (running back) J-Mac (Jeremy McNichols) came in and did his thing,” Daniels said after the game. “B-Rob (Brian Robinson) is out and J-Mac (Jeremy McNichols), Ek (Austin) Ekeler) and Chris Rodriguez came in and did their thing. That’s just the next man up mentality. It doesn’t matter when “Our coaching staff does a great job of instilling confidence in the players, whether you’re the starter or the practice player. You never know when your number will be called.”

Robinson hopes to return in Week 10 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but if he doesn’t, the rest of the Commanders will be ready in the backroom.

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