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Kubiak and his staff say they like backup Mike Washington Jr.; Kubiak has repeatedly stated he needs to get the rookie 'more opportunities.' Like Jeanty, Washington has looked potent when given space, evident in his 36-yard touchdown run against the New Orleans Saints. But he received just five snaps against the Patriots in a pass-heavy game, and has played just 17 snaps (out of 59 total) on passing plays all season.

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Backups Washington and Laube lack Jeanty's aggregate skill set to replace his dual-threat role.

The source notes that backup Mike Washington Jr. has looked potent when given space (36-yard TD run against New Orleans) but received just five snaps against New England in a pass-heavy game and has played only 17 snaps out of 59 total on passing plays all season. Dylan Laube is lauded for his passing-down ability but lacks the explosiveness of Jeanty and Washington. Kubiak has stated Washington needs 'more opportunities' and improvement in protection and pass-catching abilities before he can replace Jeanty's dual-threat production.

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