Jacory Croskey-Merritt

Croskey-Merritt is in line for an increased workload Sunday at the Giants with Chris Rodriguez (groin) inactive for the contest.

Commanders RB Chris Rodriguez (groin) is inactive for today s game vs. the Giants. That leaves Jacory Croskey-Merritt as Washington s likely lead ball carrier, although RB Jeremy McNichols could also pick up extra rushing work. Consider Croskey-Merritt an upside RB3 vs. the Giants 31st-ranked RB defense.

Rodriguez missed practice Wednesday before getting in two limited sessions on Thursday and Friday. He's a game-time decision, according to Schefter. Rodriguez will test his groin pre-game to see if he can play. If active, he's somewhat of a risky play in a great matchup against the Giants. Even when Rodriguez is 100 percent, he splits backfield touches with Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Jeremy McNichols. It wouldn't be a surprise to see his touches scaled back given his condition. If Rodriguez is ruled out, Croskey-Merritt is a plug-and-play option in a fantastic matchup against the incredibly weak Giants run defense.

Commanders RB Chris Rodriguez (groin) will test his injury in warmups before deciding whether he can play vs. the Giants today, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Rodriguez got in just two limited practices this week and is listed as questionable. We'll get Washington's inactives around 11:30 am ET, but Rodriguez will carry elevated risk in fantasy lineups if he does suit up. If not, RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt would be the favorite to lead the team in carries, with RB Jeremy McNichols also potentially picking up more work.

Commanders RB Chris Rodriguez (groin) is listed as questionable for this weekend s game vs. the Giants. He got in limited practices on Thursday and Friday after being sidelined on Wednesday. We re tentatively expecting Rodriguez to play in this one but will look for further updates on his status. His absence would leave Jacory Croskey-Merritt as Washington s likely lead back -- and a viable fantasy play against the Giants' 31st-ranked RB defense.