Tibia fracture
New Orleans Saints HC Sean Payton announced Monday that RB Khiry Robinson had surgery on a tibia fracture Sunday night. Robinson was carted from the field during the second quarter of Sunday’s 52-49 win over the New York Giants.
Robinson’s injury leaves the Saints with starter Mark Ingram, C.J. Spiller and rookie Marcus Murphy in the backfield. Payton didn’t give an indication as to how the Saints plan to adjust the running back rotation sans Robinson, who averaged 18.1 snaps per game prior to Sunday. (NFL.com)
Nerdy Football Analysis: Ingram has only topped 20 carries once this season, but that could change now since he is the only established between-the-tackles runner the Saints have left on the roster. New Orleans has been reluctant to boost Spiller’s snaps this season – reportedly because he isn’t as immersed into the playbook as the team would like – but Robinson’s departure might force Payton’s hand. Undrafted rookie free agent Marcus Murphy could be in the line for touches going forward.
