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Davis Mattek fantasy football takes on Chris Rodriguez
Every source-backed video insight STACKED has extracted from Davis Mattek about Chris Rodriguez.
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All Davis Mattek insights about Chris Rodriguez
PositiveUsageSep 10, 2026
Davis Mattek advocates for starting Chris Rodriguez in a zero-RB build because he offers the widest range of positive outcomes, potentially serving as the lead rusher for the team. Mattek believes projections are hedging too much on him and that he is priced appropriately for DFS, noting he is Liam Coen's preferred back.NegativeInjuryJun 7, 2026
Has a foot injury according to Jaguars beat writers and has not shown up to OTAs, raising real concerns about his availability and role for the upcoming season.PositiveValueMay 31, 2026
Davis Mattek indicates strong interest in Rodriguez at running back, suggesting he would 'bang down the door' to draft him. Rodriguez has only 5.8% ownership, indicating potential value at his draft position, though Mattek prefers Dobbins or CeeDee Lamb at the same pick.NegativeProjectionMay 23, 2026
Rodriguez fits the roster build because some weeks 8.4 points is acceptable, and he led the league in yards after contact per attempt tied with Devon Achane; has nine catches in his last eight games, providing receiving upside in Jacksonville's high-scoring offense. However, despite landing in a prime goal-line role with his college coach and showing burst (54-yard run last year), he is viewed as unlikely to be successful in that role; compared unfavorably to Kareem Hunt as a much worse, less successful version. At current ADP, Rodriguez represents a fair cost given the overall running back market, even if success is not expected.PositiveValueMay 8, 2026
Davis Mattek selects Chris Rodriguez as his running back pick, explicitly choosing him over Jordan Mason based on ADP strategy. Mattek's reasoning: playing the ADP game maximizes chances of getting multiple running backs from the same backfield (Rashaad White, Aaron Jones, John Brooks) to return later. Mattek notes he has 6.4% exposure to Rodriguez, suggesting he was buying when Rodriguez was cheaper. The strategy aims to stack running backs from the same team to set the floor on a zero RB team. Rodriguez is selected as part of Mattek's zero RB room alongside Rico Dowdle, Jordan Mason, Aaron Jones, and Keaton Mitchell.PositiveBustNo date
Davis Mattek expresses strong skepticism about Chris Rodriguez's draft value, asking rhetorically 'Who is still taking Chris Rodriguez? I'd like to I'd like to meet the guy still taking Chris Rodriguez,' indicating the source views him as overvalued or a poor draft target. Additionally, Mattek estimates approximately 30% probability that Chris Rodriguez out-carries Jaylen Toutin without an injury occurring, noting that one of the two running backs currently has a broken foot.NegativeInjuryNo date
Rodriguez stated plan is to return for week one, which Davis Mattek interprets as a bearish sign indicating he will not practice much during the offseason; limited preparation raises concerns about his readiness and draft value. Additionally, Rodriguez does not appear close to returning for the Jacksonville Jaguars, described as the biggest news from the day, suggesting extended absence.PositiveInjuryNo date
Chris Rodriguez is probably not on the PUP list, clarifying his draft availability status and suggesting he is healthy for training camp.NegativeDepth ChartNo date
Cleared for individual work only but not participating in team drills; losing depth chart battle to Beau Tutin at Jacksonville. Ricky Pawol views each day Tutin participates in team drills while Rodriguez is sidelined as another point in Tutin's favor for the backup running back role.NegativeInjuryNo date
Davis Mattek reports hearing from an anonymous Discord source that Chris Rodriguez has a Jones fracture, though Mattek expresses skepticism about the rumor's veracity. Mattek notes this was the first time this injury report appeared on his channel. If true, it would likely prompt the Broncos to bring in a replacement running back.