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NegativeBustAug 3, 2026
Jeanty earned just 1.6 yards per attempt before contact in his rookie 2025 season, the third-worst in the NFL behind only Quinshon Judkins (1.4) and Chris Rodriguez Jr. (1.5), per Pro Football Reference. Playing behind one of the worst offensive lines in the NFL severely limited his ability to get up to speed, contributing to his disappointing rookie campaign on a three-win Raiders team despite being the No. 6 overall pick.PositiveProjectionAug 3, 2026
Jeanty's 3.7 yards per carry in 2025 should improve significantly in 2026 after the Raiders upgraded their offensive line by signing center Tyler Linderbaum to a record contract, adding guard Spencer Burford, and getting left tackle Kolton Miller back from injury. The source expects a big improvement on the explosive play front, noting Jeanty had just three runs of 20-plus yards and two over 40 yards last season despite shining in that area in college, and projects he'd likely smash past those numbers early in the season under Klint Kubiak's scheme.PositiveRoleAug 1, 2026
Ashton Jeanty is one of the Raiders' starry offensive names alongside quarterback Fernando Mendoza and tight end Brock Bowers, anchoring the team's backfield.PositiveUsageNo date
Gobbled up 147 scrimmage yards in Week 1, including 102 rushing yards, 45 receiving yards (team high), and two TD catches. Jeanty generated 73 rushing yards after contact against the Dolphins, the third-most in his career, and his three explosive runs of 10-plus yards tied for the second-most in a game in his career. Notably impressive given he suffered an ankle injury three weeks prior.PositiveUsageNo date
Jeanty combined with Mike Washington Jr. for 143 rushing yards on just under 4.8 yards per carry in Week 1 against Miami, recording his third career 100-yard rushing game. Under Kubiak's scheme, the running back duo was relied upon to pace the attack after Brock Bowers' absence, with right guard Jackson Powers-Johnson noting it was 'awesome' to open holes for Jeanty.PositiveMatchupNo date
Ashton Jeanty is "super excited" to face the Miami Dolphins in Week 1, expressing enthusiasm about playing his first game with the Raiders under new coach Klint Kubiak. With star tight end Brock Bowers slated to miss time, Jeanty's availability and readiness would be a significant boon for a Raiders squad looking to get off on a positive first step.PositiveInjuryNo date
Ashton Jeanty expects to play in the Raiders' Week 1 season opener against Miami after suffering an ankle injury during practice on Aug. 23. He returned to full practice participation Wednesday and Thursday, reporting he's feeling "really good" and had "a sigh of relief" when he popped up after the initial injury, knowing "it wasn't anything too bad." His official status comes Friday, but full participation both days makes it a surprise if he's anything but full-go; the former first-rounder avoided extended time away.NegativeUsageNo date
Jeanty was tackled for a loss 45 times last season, the most in the league, highlighting the Raiders' offensive line struggles that new coaching and scheme changes aim to address.PositiveInjuryNo date
Ashton Jeanty (ankle) is expected to be available for the Raiders in Week 1 against Miami, with the source noting 'should be good to go Sunday,' positioning the running back to contribute to the offense.NegativeInjuryNo date
RB Ashton Jeanty is "still on the mend" from an ankle injury sustained during practice on Aug. 23; head coach Klint Kubiak said the team has another week to assess his status before Week 1 but is "counting on him." The Raiders open the regular season against the Dolphins on Sept. 13.NegativeInjuryNo date
Second-year RB dealing with ankle injury heading into Week 1 against Dolphins on Sept. 13; Kubiak said Jeanty is 'still on the mend' and 'still working to get him back' with another week to assess availability, but the club is 'counting on him'; the club entered the season planning to lean on the former No. 6 overall pick, but his availability for Week 1 remains uncertain.PositiveValueNo date
The source highlights Ashton Jeanty as the PPR RB11 in 2025 despite playing for the league's worst offense, demonstrating that high-volume anchors on iffy offenses can deliver elite fantasy production.NegativeInjuryNo date
Second-year starter Ashton Jeanty suffered an injury in practice Sunday and was unable to put pressure on his right leg as he was helped off the field. The Raiders have been quiet about his prognosis, creating significant uncertainty at the running back position.PositiveInjuryNo date
The Raiders RB avoided a more devastating injury after being helped off the practice field on Sunday, suffering only a sprained ankle. While the timetable for return remains unclear, avoiding a serious issue is a relief for Las Vegas.NegativeInjuryNo date
The Raiders RB suffered an apparent right leg injury at practice on Sunday; he did not put weight on his right leg as he was helped off the field by trainers after diving for a pass and landing awkwardly. The source reports the Raiders had no immediate statement regarding Jeanty's status.NegativeRoleNo date
Ashton Jeanty is leading the way in the Raiders backfield, with rookie Mike Washington Jr. expected to get some run alongside him as the team looks to add explosive plays to the offense.NegativeBustNo date
Jeanty, the No. 6 overall pick from Boise State, produced 1,321 scrimmage yards and 10 touchdowns in Year 1 on the league's worst offense, but his rookie returns felt underwhelming given the immense hype surrounding him and comparisons to Hall of Famer LaDainian Tomlinson. Concerns over his pedestrian yards-per-carry average (3.7) and lack of marquee performances (just two 100-yard games) have detractors questioning whether he was worthy of the hype, setting him up for disappointment due to lofty expectations.PositiveProjectionNo date
Jeanty is a high-floor RB1 with a legitimate RB1 overall ceiling; his availability at 2.06 is tenuous given his ADP of 2.02. Hitting that ceiling requires significant improvement from Las Vegas' offense (finished dead last in points and yards in 2025 with league-high 24.9% stuffed rate). The signing of Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum and improved QB play from Kirk Cousins or Fernando Mendoza should help Jeanty's cause; with better team offensive efficiency, he has the talent to turn bell-cow volume into elite fantasy upside.PositiveRoleNo date
Ashton Jeanty is one of Las Vegas' starry names on offense as the Raiders' running back alongside quarterback Fernando Mendoza and tight end Brock Bowers.