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RBJAX40 insightsLatest Sep 15, 2026
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PositiveNewsSep 14, 2026Hayden Winks
Hayden Winkson X

Jaguars used Bhayshul Tuten in close out mode in 4th quarter. I would've guessed Chris Rodriguez would pitch in there. It was C-Rod on the field for a goal line PA TD, which doesn't show up on this chart. I think JAX will pass a lot ... and to their WRs. <

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NegativeRoleSep 13, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football
Rodriguez Jr. received only 6 carries, 0 receptions, 23 total yards, and 2.3 fantasy points in Week 1 despite being brought in to potentially split work with Bhayshul Tuten. While he split snaps 16-16 with Tuten in the first half, the blowout game script limited his opportunities. The source characterizes him as a TD-dependent flex who feels pretty risky given Jacksonville's brutal upcoming schedule and the deep receiver room that may limit passing work availability.
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PositiveNewsSep 13, 2026Hayden Winks
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Jaguars RB update with game out of hand: Bhayshul Tuten started. Both Tuten and Chris Rodriguez played nearly each drive. C-Rod was out there on PA goal line TD, but both had short-yardage opportunities. A sprinkle of Ameer Abdullah to complicate things. Tough split for now.

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PositiveUsageSep 13, 2026Jacob Gibbs
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Some first-half snap rates from split backfields in the early window of Week 1: 47% - Travis Etienne 29% - Kendre Miller 56% - D'Andre Swift 42% - Kyle Monangai 59% - Tony Pollard 41% - Tyjae Spears 63% - Bucky Irving 50% - Kenny Gainwell 55% - Rico Dowdle 42% - Jaylen Warren 44% - Chris Rodriguez Jr. 42% - Bhayshul Tuten 60% - David Montgomery 40% - Woody Marks

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NegativeRoleSep 12, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Rodriguez reunited with Liam Coen in Jacksonville after they worked together at Kentucky in 2021, when Rodriguez ran for 1,379 yards with 6.1 yards per carry and 12 touchdowns. Following his brief run as Washington's starter in Weeks 10-18 (six starts, 12.7 touches, 57.7 total yards, RB31 in fantasy points per game), Rodriguez will be an early down and short yardage option for the Jags with limited passing game involvement (four targets, 30 receiving yards last season). He was strong as a rusher (12th in missed tackle rate, 2nd in yards after contact per attempt) but remains touchdown-dependent.
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PositiveValueSep 11, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football
The source is higher on Chris Rodriguez Jr. compared to market consensus and projects him at 38.5 total yards versus the betting market's 40.5 projection. The Jaguars signed him to a two-year, $10 million contract to be a real part of the rotation. With pass protector LeQuint Allen Jr. banged up, Rodriguez is in line for even more snaps in Week 1, as Bhayshul Tuten isn't reliable in pass protection. Rodriguez has familiarity with HC Liam Coen from their time at Kentucky, where he totaled 440 yards in a season. He profiles as the close-out and goal-line back given his size and short-yardage efficiency, offering tackle-breaking ability as a bowling ball type. Jacksonville is projected for 24.5 points (ninth) as 8.5-point home favorites, creating positive game script. The Browns don't have Myles Garrett this week. The source rates Rodriguez as a FLEX start.
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PositiveRoleSep 11, 2026Dawgs By Nature
Rodriguez Jr. was added to address Jacksonville's biggest weakness heading into Week 1: the running game, which Liam Coen called the underlying 'stink' of their 8-0 run to cap 2025. The addition should help the Jaguars stay ahead of the sticks more often, though they will miss the explosiveness provided by Travis Etienne. Gus Logue is taking rushing props on Rodriguez Jr. with the expectation Jacksonville will have a multi-score lead in the second half.
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PositiveValueSep 11, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football
Rodriguez is the preferred play in Jacksonville's backfield against Cleveland, where the Jaguars are heavily favored. He outperformed Tuten in deeper metrics including rush yards before/after contact per carry and explosive run rate in 2025, and was listed as co-starter on the official depth chart. Rodriguez is favored in short yardage, goal-line, and two-minute situations, positioning him as a major touchdown vulture threat to Tuten throughout the season.
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