James
Robinson
RB · NO · Very poor
- PAL
- 7
- WAR
- 0.0
- YDS
- 425
2022№ 31 / 47
James Robinson
#26RB
New Orleans Saints
Biography
- Team
- New Orleans Saints
- Position
- Running Back
- Height
- 5' 9"
- Weight
- 219 lbs
- Born
- August 9, 1998 (28)
- Birthplace
- Rockford, IL
- College
- Illinois State
- Experience
- 4th Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- Green Bay Packers · 2023 (1 season)
- 2022 Totals · 2022 (1 season)
- New York Jets · 2022 (1 season)
- Jacksonville Jaguars · 2020 – 2022 (3 seasons)
NFL record
| Year | Team | GP | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | FD | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Green Bay Packers | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2022 Totals | 11 | 110 | 425 | 3.9 | 3 | 50 | 22 | 1 |
| 2022 | New York Jets | 4 | 29 | 85 | 2.9 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | Jacksonville Jaguars | 7 | 81 | 340 | 4.2 | 3 | 50 | 18 | 1 |
| 2021 | Jacksonville Jaguars | 14 | 164 | 767 | 4.7 | 8 | 58 | 41 | 2 |
| 2020 | Jacksonville Jaguars | 14 | 240 | 1,070 | 4.5 | 7 | 47 | 54 | 1 |
James Robinson: our analysis
2022 season: 11 GP, 110 CAR, 425 YDS, 3 TD, 11 REC, 51 REC YDS. WAR 0.0 (31st of 47) · PAL 7, very poor.
In 2022, James Robinson, 28, posts a PAL Rating of 7 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of 0.0 ranks 31st among 47 regulars, in the bottom half.
On the other hand, creation (7, among the weakest in the league) and rushing (14, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (in wins), no component is positive; the costliest: rushing (-0.1).
A marked decline: his PAL was 32 in 2021, against 7 now; his WAR, though, went from 0.0 to 0.0.
Advanced stats, 2022 Running backs
NFL stats →2022 season. The percentile ranks the player among regular running backs: 90th means better than 90% of them.
EPA per carry
−0.13
18th percentile
Rush yards over expected
−0.41 yd/att
10th percentile
Carries
110
16th percentile
Rushing yards
425
10th percentile
Yards per carry
3.9
18th percentile
Rushing TDs
3
26th percentile
Targets
14
9th percentile
Receiving yards
51
3th percentile
EPA per target
+0.11
65th percentile
Games
11
Regular season. Data: nflverse (play-by-play, snap counts), Next Gen Stats, Pro Football Reference. EPA: expected points added. CPOE: completion percentage over expected.
2023 projection
NFL trends →Projected WAR
0.0
80% of cases: -0.1 to 0.2
Games
12
WAR 2022
0.0
Games played
11
The pace of the last three seasons (WAR per game, 60/25/15), pulled toward the group average, over the games expected from his availability in the last two, adjusted for age.
Trend
→ Stable (-1)
- 20210.0 WAR · 0.000 per game
- 20220.0 WAR · 0.000 per game
The trend compares this season's WAR per game with last season's, weighted by games played.
Outlook, age included
+24 · 24 y.o. · usually still improving
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2022
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
57
Backup or prospect
- RUN
- Rushing
- 67
- ELU
- Elusiveness
- 62
- REC
- Receiving
- 72
- BAL
- Ball skills
- 78
- DUR
- Durability
- 61
- EX
- Experience
- 40
Why these ratings?Hide details
- RUN — Rushing : Expected points added and success rate per carry
- ELU — Elusiveness : Yards over expected, after contact or catch, broken tackles
- REC — Receiving : Expected points added and yards per target
- BAL — Ball skills : Ball carrier: fumbles avoided. Defender: interceptions and passes defended
- DUR — Durability : Games played out of his team's, over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the NFL
WAR and PAL Rating, 2022
How we rate →WAR: the EPA (expected points added) of every play, above replacement level, shared among those who made it, then converted to wins (35.3 points = one win). PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same group (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
Where WAR comes from (in wins)
45% of the EPA of his carries (the line gets the rest), above replacement.
25% of the EPA of passes thrown his way (the QB and line get the rest), above replacement.
| Season | Team | G | WAR | PAL | OV | Rush yds | TD | Rec yds | EPA/car |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | NYJ | 11 | 0.0 | 7 | 57 | 425 | 3 | 51 | −0.13 |
| 2021 | JAX | 14 | 0.0 | 32 | 68 | 767 | 8 | 222 | −0.07 |
James Robinson: frequently asked questions
What are James Robinson's stats in 2022?
James Robinson has 425 rushing yards, 3 rushing touchdowns and 11 catches in 11 games in 2022.
How old is James Robinson?
James Robinson is 28 years old: he was born on August 9, 1998.
How tall is James Robinson, and how much does he weigh?
James Robinson is 5'9" (175 cm) and weighs 218 lb (99 kg).
Where is James Robinson from?
United States: James Robinson was born in Rockford, IL, in the United States.
What team does James Robinson play for?
James Robinson plays for the New Orleans Saints in the NFL, at RB, wearing number 26.
How good is James Robinson?
James Robinson produced 0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022, 32nd of 47 players at his position in the NFL. His PAL rating is 7 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is James Robinson a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 32nd of 47 players at his position in the NFL in 2022. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is James Robinson getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 32 in 2021 to 7 in 2022 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What is James Robinson's projection for 2023?
Our projection has him at 0.0 WAR in 2023, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
