Commanders RB Breakout Watch | NFL News

The Washington Commanders are hunting for offensive firepower, and second-year back Jacory Croskey-Merritt is emerging as their hidden gem—racking up 873 scrimmage yards and 8 TDs despite a shaky 2025 season. With Jayden Daniels healthy and a new zone-blocking scheme on the horizon, Croskey-Merritt could be the spark they need. But don’t sleep on rookie Kaytron Allen—the sixth-round pick, nicknamed “Fatman,” is a powerful, durable threat with breakout potential. Together, they could form a dynamic one-two punch that turns the Commanders’ ground game into a weapon.

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