Ashton Jeanty benched by Raiders after criticizing Jets' defense

Ashton Jeanty was benched for the Las Vegas Raiders' game against the New York Jets on November 1, 2026, following a week of controversial comments about the Jets' run defense. Jeanty, who earlier expressed confidence in the Raiders' performance, was criticized by Rex Ryan for his remarks and his performance, averaging 3.1 yards per attempt this season. In his absence, Mike Washington Jr. started at running back for the Raiders, having performed better statistically this season. Jeanty had limited action in the first half, recording just one carry where he was quickly tackled. This game marks a significant downturn for Jeanty, who was the No. 6 pick in the 2025 draft and had previously started every game of his brief career.

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