Brian Robinson injury update: Latest on Commanders RB for fantasy football Week 3

Brian Robinson is off to an excellent start to the 2023 NFL season, serving as the Washington Commanders' featured running back. He has also been a pleasant surprise in fantasy football as the overall RB5 entering Week 3, including an impresive RB1 finish last week against the Denver Broncos. He did so on the road against one of the best defenses in the NFL.

His strong start to the year has made him a must-start in fantasy lineups as long as he's healthy. This will be the concern for fantasy managers this week after the star running back popped up on the Commanders' initial injury report.

Brian Robinson injury update

Brian Robinson

When the Washington Commanders released their first official injury report on Wedenesday ahead of their Week 3 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, many were surprised to see Robinson's name on the list with an apparent hip injury.

While this is understandably a cause for concern among his fantasy football managers, they can find some relief in that fact that he was a full participant in their first practice session of the week.

Further giving confidence to his availability this week, Robinson logged a second consecutive full practice session on Thursday as well. This indicates that there is no real reason to think that he will be forced to miss their Week 3 game, unless he injures himself further in practice. The Commanders, as well as many fantasy football players, can confidently plan on having Robinson in their lineups at this current time.

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Before plugging Robinson back into fantasy football lineups, make sure to consult the Start/Sit Optimizer first.

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What happened to Brian Robinson?

Robinon injury

It's unclear exactly when Brian Robinson suffered his apparent hip injury as he came away from the Washington Commanders' Week 2 victory against the Denver Broncos with no reported issues.

It's entirely possible that his hip just felt a bir sore in the aftermathof the game and the Commanders are opting tosimply proceed with as much caution as possible. His two consecutive fullpractice sessionsfurther suggest that the injury is minor.

Robinson handled another full workload in Week 2 on his way tobeing the highest scoring fantasy football running back and breaking into the top five overall for the season.

He also recorded his second consecutive game with at least 20 touches after also doing so in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals. Unless the hip injury gets worse, he can be expected to cntinue being featured in the Commanders' offense.

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For managers looking to acquire Robinson in their leagues, make sure to reference the fantasy football trade analyzer first.

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When will Brian Robinson return?

Robinson update

There has been no legitimate indication that Brian Robinson's status for Week 3 is in any real jeopardy. He has been able to complete each of the Washington Commanders' first two games this year and has also fully practiced in each of their first two sessions in preparation for game three.

Fantasy football managers can confidently plan on him being active in Week 3, and ready tohandle his full workload, despite being listed on the first official injury report with a hip issue.

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Fantasy managers with Robinson on their rosters are likely eager toplug him back in this week after his incredible RB1 performance in Week 2. While it's still early in the 2023 NFL season, he currently ranksamong the top running backs in total fantasy points.

He has done so by accumulating 195 total yards and three touchdowns across his first two games. He will look to keepthings rolling in Week 3 against the Buffalo Bills.