Kelley rushed for 57 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries and caught a three-yard pass in Sunday's preseason win over Cincinnati.
After averaging less than a yard per rush through two preseason games, some questioned Kelley's hold on Washington's top spot, particularly with rookie Samaje Perine's 74-yard outing against Green Bay. Kelley assuaged concerns on Sunday, while Perine was only able to muster five total yards. The second-year back's starter status should be set for the opening of the season, with the caveat that Perine still looms in the background and Chris Thompson will get plenty of looks on passing downs.