The Washington Commanders' running back dynamic has taken a seismic shift. And an opportunity could be knocking for one player who's become something of an afterthought this season. Meanwhile, an additional opportunity opens up behind Croskey-Merritt and Jeremy McNichols on the depth chart. Third-year pro Chris Rodriguez Jr. has been a healthy scratch for the Commanders' first two games of 2025, but he figures to be involved in Washington's game plan moving forward. During the Commanders' preseason, Rodriguez rushed for 118 yards compared to Croskey-Merritt's 70, and he did it on one fewer carry.