Klint Kubiak decides between Mike Washington Jr. and Ashton Jeanty for carries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 11:35 PM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026
As the Las Vegas Raiders prepare to face the San Francisco 49ers on November 6, head coach Klint Kubiak faces a decision on the backfield. During last week's game against the New York Jets, Kubiak assigned rookie Mike Washington Jr. a significant workload with 25 carries, while Ashton Jeanty received only two carries and three catches. Kubiak indicated the distribution could change from week to week based on performance. The running back situation will be a focus against a tough 49ers defense, known for limiting rushing yards.
- •Klint Kubiak assigned Washington 25 carries in last week's game.
- •Jeanty had just two carries and three catches against the Jets.
- •The 49ers allow only 89 rushing yards per game, ranking fifth in the NFL.
- •The Raiders' game against the 49ers kicks off at 1:25 p.m. PST.
- 11:35 PMYahoo Sports — Las Vegas Raiders-San Francisco 49ers FEED Topic: Who gets more touches between Mike Washington Jr., Ashton Jeanty?
"Does Klint Kubiak stick with the same backfield plan as last week?
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