Blog · Week 9 · November 4, 2026
Should you pick up Chris Rodriguez Jr. in Week 9?
He is not worth adding for Week 9 due to a questionable hand injury status and very low projections. His offensive workload remains inconsistent and his upcoming matchup presents a massive roadblock.
Current status and 2026 performance
Chris Rodriguez Jr. has played 7 games in the 2026 season, accumulating 43.2 PPR points for an average of 6.2 per contest. His recent outings show fluctuation: in Week 4 against Cincinnati he posted 9.5 PPR points with 6 rushes for 35 yards and 1 score, followed by 2.1 points against Philadelphia with 2 carries and 1 catch. In Week 6 versus Houston he delivered 5.5 points on 11 carries, and in Week 8 against Indianapolis he recorded his best recent output with 12.8 points, driven by 6 rushes for 41 yards, 1 rushing touchdown, and 1 reception for 17 yards.
Injury update and Week 9 projections
The 27-year-old running back with 3 years of experience is listed as questionable with a hand injury, carrying an estimated return date of November 5, 2026. Our proprietary model for Week 9 projects a modest 5.7 PPR points, 5.5 in Half PPR, and 5.3 in standard scoring, slotting him as the RB69 of the week. These metrics highlight that his touch volume is unreliable and physical concerns severely cap his fantasy upside for the upcoming slate.
Week 9 matchup and waiver wire activity
The squad travels to face Baltimore in a game carrying the MATCHUP DIFÍCIL designation. That opposing defense allows 18.5 fantasy points per game to running pots and ranks number 27 out of 32, where number 1 is the most generous and number 32 is the toughest. Despite these hurdles, transaction trends show he has been added in 461,358 leagues with zero drops over the last twenty-four hours, though analytics advise against rushing to grab him.
Fantasy advice
WAIT · The best approach is to pass on adding him and keep him completely out of your starting lineups. Across PPR, Half PPR, and standard formats, his projections sit near 5 points while the matchup against Baltimore creates a fierce ceiling blocker. Between the questionable hand designation and minimal weekly production, he is not a viable flex option or waiver priority right now.
Projection from the FX Model, Fantasy Expertos' own system.
FAQ
What is Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s injury status for Week 9?
He is currently listed as questionable with a hand injury.
How many fantasy points is he projected to score against Baltimore?
The model projects 5.7 PPR points, 5.5 Half PPR, and 5.3 standard points.
How difficult is the Week 9 matchup for Chris Rodriguez Jr.?
It is rated as MATCHUP DIFÍCIL against a defense allowing 18.5 points per game to opposing running backs.