Yahoo Sports NFL on Ashton Jeanty
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In Week 1, it looked like the Las Vegas Raiders were going to have a much improved running game this season. Second-year running back Ashton Jeanty had just his third career 100-yard game, toting the rock 23 times for 102 yards (4.4 ypc). However, after the last two weeks, that's looking more like a fluke and says more about the Miami Dolphins than how much the Raiders have improved.
STACKED’s take
Jeanty's Week 1 100-yard game was Miami matchup fluke; efficiency has cratered since.
Ashton Jeanty's Week 1 performance (23 carries, 102 yards, 4.4 ypc) appears to have been a fluke driven by Miami's weak defense rather than genuine Raiders rushing improvement. Over the last two weeks, Jeanty has struggled significantly: Week 2 against Los Angeles combined with Mike Washington Jr. for 24 rushes and 54 yards (2.3 ypc) as the offensive line struggled; Week 3 in New Orleans saw Jeanty manage just 56 rushing yards on 19 carries (2.9 ypc). Additionally, Jeanty has faced stacked boxes (eight or more defenders) at a higher rate than Washington every week: 34.8% (MIA), 47.6% (LAC), 31.6% (NO), suggesting opponents prioritize stopping him and that his early success was matchup-dependent.
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