Christopher Rodriguez Jr. Week 17 Preview vs. the Cowboys

Washington Commanders running back Christopher Rodriguez Jr. will face a middle-of-the-pack run defense in Week 17 (Thursday at 1 p.m. ET), up against the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys are ranked 20th in terms of rushing yards allowed, at 122.3 per game.

Chris Rodriguez has accumulated 435 yards on 96 rushes (39.5 ypg). He's found the end zone five times. As a receiver, Christopher Rodriguez Jr. has tacked on two catches for 12 yards.

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Rodriguez vs. the Cowboys

• Rodriguez vs the Cowboys (since 2021): 2 GP / 6 RUSH YPG / 1 RUSH TD
• Three opposing rushers have put up 100 or more rushing yards in a matchup against the Cowboys during the 2025 season.
• Dallas has allowed 15 opposing rushers to record one or more TDs on the groun against them this year.
• The Cowboys have let five opposing players to record two or more rushing TDs against them this season.
• Rodriguez will face the NFL's 20th-ranked rush defense this week. The Cowboys concede 122.3 yards on the ground per contest.
• So far this year, the Cowboys have surrendered 21 passing TDs to opponents, averaging 1.4 per game. That ranks 31st among NFL teams.

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Rodriguez Rushing Insights

• Rodriguez has hit the rushing yards over in five of eight opportunities (62.5%).
• The Commanders pass on 49.8% of their plays and run on 50.2%. They are 24th in NFL play in points scored.
• His team has attempted 427 rushes this season. He's taken 96 of those carries (22.5%).
• Christopher Rodriguez Jr. has rushed for a score in five of his games this year but has yet to score more than once in a single contest.
• He has five total touchdowns this season (14.7% of his team's 34 offensive TDs).
• He has 27 red zone rushing carries (38.6% of his team's rushing attempts inside the red zone).

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Rodriguez's Recent Performance