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Commanders RB Brian Robinson expected to start vs. Bears

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated Oct 13, 2022 3:53 PM ET

The next step in Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson's stunning return to the gridiron will take place in Week 6.

The rookie is expected to get the start against the Chicago Bears on "Thursday Night Football."

#Commanders RB Brian Robinson will start and be the team’s lead back tonight against the #Bears, sources tell me and @RapSheet.

Robinson made his NFL debut Sunday, logging 18 snaps. He’ll see more action against Chicago after proving he’s back from two gunshot wounds in August. pic.twitter.com/DTn0XJdHvy
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) October 13, 2022

Robinson was medically cleared at the start of last week, just five weeks after being shot twice during an attempted robbery. Two days later, the Alabama product was designated to return to practice and on Sunday, he made his professional debut against the Tennessee Titans.

As part of a three-man committee in the backfield alongside Antonio Gibson and J.D. McKissic, Robinson led the trio in rushing attempts (nine) and rushing yards (22).

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Victor Barbosa is a passionate follower of MLB, the NBA and NFL, with a deep interest in Boston-area teams. He graduated from Springfield College -- The Birthplace of Basketball -- in 2013 with a degree in Communications-Sports Journalism. Previous bylines include FanSided, Heavy and Syracuse

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