MEADOWLANDS, NJ – Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. will not play against the New York Giants on Sunday because of a hamstring injury. It's the second time in four games that Robinson has been inactive.

The hamstring injury meant Robinson was limited in training all week, but there was optimism he would play on Sunday. However, after training earlier in the morning, the commanders (6-2) decided he wasn't ready.

Robinson missed a Week 6 loss at the Baltimore Ravens because of a right knee injury.

He leads Washington with 461 yards rushing and six touchdowns. He averages 4.6 yards per carry.

Washington left second-year senior Chris Rodriguez Jr. off the practice squad Saturday afternoon in case Robinson couldn't play. Rodriguez can handle more power runs, which Robinson often did.

The Commanders also include Austin Ekeler and Jeremy McNichols, both of whom have served more as third-down backs. Ekeler ran for 240 yards and caught 19 passes for 207 yards. McNichols rushed for 163 yards and three touchdowns.