Chris Rodriguez Jr. totals six touches in Week 1 against Browns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 9:52 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

In Week 1 of the NFL season, Chris Rodriguez Jr. served as the primary backup tailback for the Jacksonville Jaguars against the Cleveland Browns. He recorded six carries for 23 yards without any targets in the passing game. Rodriguez appeared to share some carries with Bhayshul Tuten, who ultimately played a larger role with 16 total touches. Unless there are changes in Tuten's status, Rodriguez's opportunities may remain limited moving forward.
- •Rodriguez rushed six times for 23 yards in Week 1.
- •He was not targeted in the passing game.
- •Tuten had a larger workload with 16 touches.
- •Rodriguez played primarily as a backup tailback.
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