ESPN Fantasy Football on Ashton Jeanty

Benched for Washington (63% snaps vs. 37%); likely to resume starter role Week 9.

The Raiders went in an unexpected direction at running back in Week 8, giving Mike Washington Jr. the start as well as 25 rushing attempts and 63% of offensive snaps to Jeanty's two and 37%. The reasons for Jeanty's in-game benching are unclear, but the source notes it seems likely that Jeanty will resume his starter's role in Week 9 against the San Francisco 49ers, being that Washington averaged only 3.3 yards per carry and was stuffed at the line six times, while Jeanty provided utility in the receiving game with three catches for 64 yards. The source advises to keep tabs on practice-week news, but Jeanty should be a high-end RB2 for Week 9.

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