5 things to know about Washington Commanders before Chicago Bears game
1. Running back shuffling for Washington Commanders
If you have not heard the story of Brian Robinson yet, it is probably something that you should google. It is pretty amazing that he is playing in the NFL after being shot just a few weeks ago, but he made his NFL debut on Sunday.
Of course, after missing so much time the team did ease him back in. Still, it does create interesting questions as to how the snaps will be split.
For the most part, Antonio Gibson was controlling the backfield, but only in a 53-47 type of lead over JD McKissic.
Gibson was getting more carries, and McKissic more passing down work. With Robinson in the mix, It is closer to all of them seeing 30%. Sunday Gibson played 32%, Robinson played 29%, and McKissic played 41% of the snaps.
McKissic saw a bump because the team trailed the entire second half, he actually did not have a rushing attempt despite running 51% of the routes on offense.
Robinson saw 56% of the team’s carries, and 11% of the team’s routes. He also led the way in short down and distance running.
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So, what you should expect to see is Gibson on first and ten, and situations like that. McKissic will come in for obvious passing downs, two-minute work, and comeback situations. Then, Robinson will come in for third and short, or other obvious situations when power back is needed. This is going to be a clean three-way split.