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Commanders' emerging playmaker ready to explode while the league looks away

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Most of the Washington Commanders tagged for breakout seasons this year have fizzled. But there is one player who has been lurking below the surface for a while now who could be on the verge of a genuine breakout.

He was not on anyone’s list before the season. In fact, one of his younger teammates was the one getting most of the hype.

Now, with six games remaining for Washington to salvage some positivity from the campaign, it seems like the pendulum has shifted.

Chris Rodriguez Jr. could be ready to take charge in the Commanders’ backfield

This was supposed to be the year of Jacory Croskey-Merritt.